A home office is a beautiful thing: a space of your own, a place to organize yourself, and a hub for the getting-things-done mode that’s so essential to being a grownup.
It feels like a luxury, but all that you need to have an office of your own is a bit of extra space and some creativity. If you’re ready to finally have the workspace you’ve been dreaming of, then we’ve got you covered. These eleven home offices are simple, beautiful, and gorgeously inventive–and they’re just waiting to inspire your spare space to be the best that it can be.
1. Glam Go-Getter
Add an animal print rug and a sophisticated chandelier for a productive space that flaunts your style.
Photo courtesy of Miller Design Co.
2. Dark and Stormy
Paint walls a dark color for a space that encourages focus and concentration.
Photo courtesy of Witt Construction
3. Luxe Marble
Marble isn’t just for the kitchen and bath. Using the luxe material in a home office elevates the feel and brings light into the space.
Photo courtesy of Rottman Collier Architects
4. Classic Craftsman
Dark wood built-ins and a Persian carpet bring craftsman gravity to even a modern interior.
Photo courtesy of Frances Herrera Interior Design
5. Think Pink
This cheerful, vibrant color will elevate any mood, turning any day into your most productive yet.
Photo courtesy of Graciela Rutkowski Interiors
6. Bright Accents
Vibrant red accents and pale blue walls keep this room’s large library from overwhelming the space.
Photo courtesy of Moss Building & Design
7. Thoughtful Texture
Even a small room can be transformed by thoughtful, layered textures, such as this office’s grasscloth wallpaper and spindled wooden furniture.
Photo courtesy of Graciela Rutkowski Interiors
8. Light Library
This room–too small to be a bedroom, but too large to be a closet–gets a new life as an office with some simple built-in shelving and a wraparound desk.
Photo courtesy of Delson Or Sherman Architects
9. Pretty Pastels
Creative cabinets in pale pastels keep this office up-to-date and cheerful even on the gloomiest days.
Photo courtesy of Four Square Design Studio
10. Wide Open Space
An industrial pendant lamp and emerald green chairs give this white office a designer’s edge, while a laminate center island provides space for creativity.
Photo courtesy of Coburn Architects PC
11. Multi-Purposeful
Homes with limited space can arrange an open floor plan with workspace flexibility in mind, such as this utilitarian office space-cum-dining room.
Photo courtesy of Chadbourne + Doss Architects
Top Image Credit: Frances Herrera Interior Design
For a gallery of home workspace ideas that even the tiniest home could try, check out our post on 7 Inspiring Workspaces That Make the Most of a Small Space.
What do you think of these home offices? Are you thinking of transforming your spare room or nook?
