65 Best Home Office Ideas for a Cool & Modern Setup

Yes, your office should be arranged to tackle your to-do list, but there’s room to have a little fun too. The best place to start is with art that speaks to your taste. “When designing home offices, they are often part of a living space, offering flexibility for work and play,” says Lathem Gordon of GordonDunning. “We wanted the client to be able to daydream a little while working, so we included a gallery wall of maps from places they had traveled.”

A tiny, narrow office doesn’t have to skimp on style. The easiest decorating choice you can make in this type of layout? Luxe-looking window treatments! “We dressed the windows with multiple layers of window treatments to allow the client to shade her eyes and monitor as the sun moves through this sunny space which has windows on three sides,” says designer Caroline Kopp.

If your idea of the perfect office is cozy and moody, then a dark paint color is for you. Take a cue from Hattie Collins of Hattie Spark Interiors, who let Farrow & Ball’s De Nimes dominate this office. “The blue really envelops you when you’re in the room, and the custom goldenrod velvet sofa really shines against the blue shade,”
Collins says. “It’s a space to retreat and get a little work done, or relax, and have a glass of wine at the end of the day.”

You might only think of displaying framed art on top of your bookshelves to add personality to your home office. However, installing a statement piece over your bookshelf is a go-to interior design trick that’s worth trying. Along with being full of visual appeal, it’s a simple way to free up space on shelves for things like books and office essentials.

Secure a hutch to the top of your desk, whether the shelves are used for storing supplies or displaying a chic collection of home decor. In this neutral space, designed by Hearth Homes Interiors, the warm wood desk complements the white walls and paneled ceiling.

With white walls and a dark gray open beam ceiling, this basement office has an industrial feel. Move your desk into the basement, and then add an area rug, coffee table and a set of armchairs to craft a small seating area.

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Find a moody shade and use it on walls, trim and the ceiling like interior designer Mary Beth Christopher of MBC Interior Design does here. Striking gold lighting fixtures serve as the perfect contrast.

With white cabinets and countertops on each wall, this spacious home office is brought to life with colorful accents — a vibrant floral wallpaper, bright pink area rugs and green desk chairs.

This sophisticated office space, designed by Sarah Stacey, has calming green walls and dark wood tones. The area rug’s playful pattern and intriguing color scheme warms up the room.

Here’s another example of an area rug being the defining feature of a home office, but this time with additional pops of color. From the pink office chair and orange drawers to the lively gallery wall, this home office doesn’t shy away from bright hues.

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You won’t have to walk to the kitchen to get your hands on a fresh cup of coffee if you set up a machine right in your home office. Put all of your essentials on a shelf, which can be easily concealed when the cabinet is closed.

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Pick up some chalkboard paint and turn your monthly schedule into a chic accent wall. You may want to use small strips of wood to form straight lines, plus wooden letters to mark each day of the week.

If you have a limited amount of square footage, a multipurpose layout might be for you. Simply combine your work area with your mudroom-pantry setup to make the most of your space.