Due to the coronavirus pandemic, people are now working from home in record numbers. As a result, home offices are more important now than ever before. It’s true that your home office should be conducive to productivity. However, just because … Continue reading
Anyone who has worked in an atmosphere that inspires them will know: workflow improves when the space you are in makes you feel good. That’s one of the best parts of having your own home office. You have complete control over making the space work for you in a way that is efficient and inspiring.
Even the smallest spaces can accomplish this. It’s all about clever planning, organizing, and a healthy dose of style. Any space can be made to work better for you and look good while doing it. These 5 posts will help you create the home office of your dreams and make whatever space you have work better for you.
10 Home Office Decorating Ideas
In today’s world, a home office is almost as common as a living room or any other staple in a home. Besides the functionality of it, it is also important for this space to be comfortable and inspiring to you. These 10 home office decorating ideas show some of the possibilities for a beautiful space that is also highly efficient.
Stylish Ideas for a Shared Home Office
Creating an efficient home office become more of a challenge when more than one person needs to share it at any given time, creating a need for multiple work spaces. This is a lot easier to accomplish than you may think. Any space can be worked into an efficient and productive atmosphere with some clever planning. Here are 10 shared home offices that prove it.
10 Tips for Decorating a Commercial Office Space
When decorating a commercial office space, you should aim to create a professional atmosphere that is not only efficient, but also reflects who you are as a company. It requires a lot more than just moving some desks and chairs into an empty white space. Here are 10 tips for decorating an inspiring commercial office space.
10 Inspiring Home Office/Guest Room Combinations
Even in a small spare bedroom, a home office/guest room combination is possible. Not only is it possible, but both functions can be totally efficient and stylish even when sharing one space. It’s all about taking advantage of the space in clever ways. Here are 10 examples of inspiring home office/guest room combinations that melded the two purposes brilliantly.
10 Feminine Home Office Ideas
Designing a home office is all about creating a space where its inhabitant will feel comfortable, organized, and inspired. Not all women are the same, therefore not all home offices are either. There are many elements that go into creating a stylish and efficient space. For inspiration and tips on creating a feminine home office, check out these 10 ideas.
What tips or ideas would you like to see to help you with your home office? Let me know in the comments!
Warm regards,
Megan
So often, I’ve had clients tell me they would love to have a home office and a guest room, but they assume they have to choose between the two because they only have one extra spare bedroom. I’m always happy when I get to tell them, you don’t have to choose.
Even in a small spare bedroom, a home office/guest room combination is possible. Not only is it possible, but both functions can be totally efficient and stylish even when sharing one space. It’s all about taking advantage of the space in clever ways.
Here are 10 examples of inspiring home office/guest room combinations that melded the two purposes brilliantly. They exemplify the many versatile ways to interpret this efficient combination and make it work with any style.
A stylish desk fits right into the corner of this bedroom while taking up little visual space.
A daybed is a great alternative for an office/guest bedroom space. When being used as an office, it’s like having a sofa there.
The guest bed looks charming and cozy nestled into a window seat and is out of the way during work hours.
This craft/work area offers plenty of space for getting things done, while a bed is tucked away under the sloped area of the ceiling. Curtains provide extra privacy.
A daybed serves as a nice seating area (accompanied by a small table and ottomans) that can be transformed into the perfect guest bed when needed.
This home office is super stylish with a built-in bed for day lounging or accomodating guests.
The bed and the desk work as one unit to really maximize this small space. Drawers under the bed provide extra storage.
A built-in desk provides ample space for working and storage, leaving more floor space for a day bed.
A built-in desk and built-in bed maximize the space in this narrow room. Upper cabinets and shelves provide plenty of space for storage and decor.
When the wall space is taken up for storage, turn to the ceiling to provide that beautiful accent to the space.
These rooms prove it is totally possible for these two functions to share a space that is neither cramped nor lacking in style.
Warm regards,
Megan
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In today’s world, a home office is almost as common as a living room or any other staple in a home. Even if you don’t work from home, a home office can be a convenient place to keep your computer and all of your important files. It’s nice to have this designated space for important or creative tasks that is organized and efficient. But besides the functionality of it, it is also important for this space to be comfortable and inspiring to you. Workflow improves when the space you are in makes you feel good. These 10 home office decorating ideas show some of the possibilities for a beautiful space that is also highly efficient.
A loft area can make a great shared home office space. The area rug defines the space, while an “L-shaped” set-up of two different desks offers plenty of surface and storage space.
If you have an amazing view from your home office, take advantage of it by facing your chair toward the window.
Open shelving with baskets, hanging baskets on the wall, and framed cork boards are all stylish and functional organizing options for a home office.
Chandeliers add a touch of glamour to this feminine office space. An armoire is a great choice for storage, offering plenty of space in a stylish way.
An ottoman can be a nice addition for putting up your feet while working, or offering extra seating to anyone else joining you in the office.
The smart arrangement of this room fits multiple work spaces into a relatively small space.
A built-in bookcase supplies not only beautiful architectural detail, but a prime space for books and storage. Placing the desk up against it is good space planning and convenient to access the storage.
This built-in bookcase wraps around the door to take advantage of every inch of space, not to mention creating a very chic look.
Hanging framed artwork directly on the bookcase gives this space a unique and artistic feel.
This office space takes up very little room, but manages to have lots of storage, desk space, and room for two chairs.
Which of these home office decorating ideas inspires you the most?
Warm regards,
Megan
Built-in desks have been growing in popularity ever since more people started working from home. They can be super functional for a family with kids that need a place to do homework or adults who don’t want or need a full-blown office. Sometimes, a small built-in is all you need. They are great space-savers and can fit into a variety of different spaces regardless of size or style and can even fit a variety of different needs. Need some extra storage? No problem. Just need a designated surface on which to check e-mail and do bills? Easy. Here are 10 ideas for a built-in desk that are all as stylish as they are functional.
The high ceilings are taken advantage of in this built-in desk area with plenty of shelving for storage and decor. The area in the middle was preserved for some beautiful art to keep the space from appearing too utilitarian.
This little built-in desk is perfect for taking notes at and organizing recipes. A stool is stylish and is easy to keep out of the way, while a mint green gives the entire section some unique style.
Detailed corbels turn this simple window desk into something very special. It’s an easy detail to add that makes a big impact on style.
To define this desk space, bead board gives it a nice cottage feel that makes it more of an asset to the room’s overall design aesthetic.
If it suits you, you can forgo using a closet for clothes and remove the doors to use it as a built-in desk area. Paint the walls inside to make it flow with the rest of the room.
Lights behind the shelving give this desk area a beautiful glow. Not only is it design-savvy, but it is also perfect for late-night work.
This small bank of cabinets is set off out of the way but still flows well with the rest of the kitchen. To optimize space, the seating area was cut in half to allow extra room for a drawer and cabinet.
This built-in would be perfect for a loft area or shared teen bedroom as a homework area, allowing enough space for two people to work at a time.
An “L” shape is a popular set-up for offices because of its great efficiency. Here, one wall is nothing but storage while a matching counter top extends across the window for an inspiring work space.
This desk fits right in with these built-in shelves, flowing well with the space and keeping it out of the way of foot traffic.
Built-in desks can be a great alternative to a home office to save space and still be functional and stylish.
Warm regards,
Megan