7 No-Fail Design Formulas for a Better Home Office

2022-09-03 00:31:00 By : Mr. Potter Li

Give your workspace a promotion.

Whether you work from home full-time, live the hybrid life, or just need a place to pay the bills, you’ll be more likely to sit down and check things off the to-do list if you enjoy your office space. Seemingly small decisions like which desk and what organizational accessories you choose can have a big impact when it comes to creating an environment that’s comfortable and conducive to getting things done.

To help you make the most of your home office, we put together seven unique setups that fit a variety of styles. Let these furniture and decor combos inspire your own upgrade, or shop The Home Depot online to get everything you need to recreate these designs in your space.

Streamline your workstation with this electric standing desk that shifts with your mood. It’s adjustable with the push of a button so you can raise it to your posture-perfect height, or lower it to chair level after leg day. Keep tabletop accessories to a minimum with a simple desk lamp and an easy-to-care-for snake plant.

Go for a studious professor vibe with a walnut executive desk featuring plenty of storage and a matching bookcase to showcase your extensive collection of reads—plus a bar tray with a decanter of Scotch. To warm up the room even more, add an old-school banker’s desk lamp that emits a pleasing glow.

This straightforward combination of a no-fuss desk paired with a faux leather upholstered chair is what minimalist dreams are made of. Amp up the all-business feel by mounting an industrial-inspired wood and metal pipe bookshelf on the wall for necessary storage.

Lean into your groovy side with shapes and silhouettes inspired by mid-century modern designs, like an understated ash veneer writing desk and a flared cushioned chair. Finish off the setup with a piece of vintage-inspired asymmetrical wall art with wood tones that complement the furniture.

Pair this comfortable navy chair with a multicolor area rug for a vibrant office space that sparks creative thinking. Since you never know when you’ll need some inspiration, store magazines, books, and a notebook for jotting down ideas handy in the gold metal wall shelf.

Even if your “office” is really just a corner of the living room, this wall-mounted ladder desk with shelves for storage is perfect for maximizing your WFH space. Pair it with an upholstered swivel chair that can double as extra seating when you aren’t working—and hang a letter holder to keep bills, work documents, and newspapers organized and off the coffee table.

When it comes to curating a classic study, you can’t go wrong with a leather chair like this vintage-looking style. Stock the espresso-colored wood bookcase with plenty of titles, and add something fun to the space with the pulley-system-inspired floor lamp.

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