15 of the best home office ideas to help you work in style
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- 22 Dec 2021
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As more and more of us begin to work remotely in our everyday lives, the need to have a proper study or office space in the home has become incredibly important. A designated study space will help you focus on the tasks at hand, and allow you to mentally separate your work zone from the rest of the house.
After all, it can be very hard to focus on responding to emails when in your peripheral vision you can see clutter and chores that still need to be done. While it can be a big ask to reserve an entire room in the house for work, creating a home office doesn't have to take up too much space. It all comes down to keeping it simple, unobtrusive, and most of all: effective.
From in-built study nooks to repurposed sunrooms, there are a number of clever ideas that will help make your home office practical, without having it stand out like a sore thumb in the house. Here are 15 of our favourite home offices and what makes them work.
BUILD IT IN
Custom joinery doesn't have to break the bank, and when it comes to creating a home office, it can be well worth it. Built-in shelves are simple solution that doesn't require too much space for storage of office books and knick-knacks, and they also function as simple display spaces. The ample width of the desk in this stunning Byron Bay home provides enough space for two people to share the home office at any given time.
GO WIDE, NOT DEEP
Sure, at work we often get both, but at home the trick is to keep things looking unobtrusive while also acting as a versatile space. Choosing a narrower desk surface that stretches wide streamlines the visual impact of the desk without sacrificing surface area.
SPARE NOOK
Make the most of the hidden nooks in your home and convert it into a home office space. In this coastal holiday home this study nook also functions as an extra space for storage and object display.
TAKE A SEAT
If your home office is an extension of a bedroom, living room, or even the kitchen, then chair choice is of paramount importance. None of us like seeing a clunky (but ergonomic!) office chair in the middle of a cosy living space, so look into getting a multifunctional chair that provides ample support, but can also work as an extra lounge chair for when guests come over. With a wide range of chairs available, you should also be able to find one that works with the rest of the space's style. Read More…
