These home office decoration ideas will have you eager to turn your spare room into a chic, stylish spot to get away and do a bit of work (or play!).
Every home has a few spaces where design can be a challenge. In my experience, the home office is near the top of that list, because mine doubles as my guest bedroom. That's why I've found home office decor needs to be both pretty and functional, which can be a tough combination at times.
Plus, when it comes to decorating your home, you may not always think about your home office. We all have that one space where everything without a place ends up, and for so many people the office becomes a catchall.
How I Changed My Home Office Decor
If I'm completely honest, I used to struggle with my home office too. Juggling family, work and home meant my office got the back burner and was one of the last spaces in our home I got to decorate.
Eventually I got tired of working in a less-than-lovely space, staring at beige walls. I decided it was time for a change, and for me it all started with one piece of furniture: my amazing desk!
You can read the whole story and see inspiration images of my home office decor here, but once I had the most important piece of furniture, I arranged everything around it. It's a great starting point, and if you need more inspiration, I've got you covered!
The Best Home Office Decor Ideas
This is how much more updated the office space turned out. It's just a corner of the guest bedroom, but it works for me! (See more photos of my finished home office in this post.)
Since I spent a lot of time struggling with this room, I thought it would be a good time to showcase some of the inspiring ideas and images that helped me along the way, so you can give your space a makeover too!
When it comes to home office decor, the options are endless. Think about it: you can add all sorts of items to your space, like throw pillows, rugs, lamps, plants, photo frames and so much more to transform the look.
Whether your office is small or just a corner nook, you can take away a few ideas from this post. If you have to work, you might as well make your space amazing, right?
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Try Bohemium Home Office Decor
The bright colors, bohemian rug, plants and accessories really show off this style of decorating. Even though I don't have a boho style, I still found this pretty home tour so inspiring!
Don't be afraid of bold colors and patterns, like Dabito from Old Brand New used in this home office. It turned out splendidly, and I'm sure you'll get lots of compliments from friends and family.
My favorite part of the space has to be a tie between the clever shelving-desk hybrid and the fun gallery wall. Greenery keeps everything looking nice and fresh, too.
Think About Metals
Add a touch of glam to your home office with gold accents, just like this pretty space from Jen Woodhouse. The dark gray paint makes the gold stand out beautifully, while all those pink accents soften and round out the design. I just love how her space turned out!
Don't feel limited to gold, though. There are so many lovely metal accent options these days, from shiny chrome to rustic brass. Metals add an expected pop in any space, but especially in a home office, where people expect more function than form.
Recreate this look by bringing in some fun gold finishes for everyday office pieces such as:
- Gold binder clip and paperclip set
- Gold scissors
- Black and Gold paper punch
- Gold table lamp
Utilize and Decorate Wall Space
One of the best home office ideas is to make use of the wall space you have. This is true whether you've converted a closet into an office (AKA cloffice) or have an entire room to work with.
Shelving you can use for cute office decor while staying functional is a huge plus. Jen at I Heart Organizing created a cohesive home office by using colorful wallpaper as decor behind the shelves, then layering neutral boxes on the shelves to hold various odds and ends.
Keep Things Earthy
If lots of color isn't your thing, that's totally fine. For many people, decorating a home office is about creating a soothing, relaxing space, just like this one. What better way to do that than by focusing on earth tones?
The bookshelf does double duty as a place for both decor and cleverly hidden office supplies. Sabrina at Pink Little Notebook really knew what she was doing when she put together all this home office decor!
Keep Home Office Decor Minimal
If you're lucky enough to have an office with natural light, make sure you use it to its full potential. Brent at The Cow Spot kept the decor minimal so the massive, beautiful windows could stay the star of the show.
Billowy white sheer curtains soften the room while filtering light to help avoid eyestrain. Plus, when your decor is minimal, you can add fun accessories like the floral office chairs!
Add Some Fun Color
Oh, how I love the office ideas in this photo. Hang family photos and inspiring words in bright frames to give the office a personal touch while also giving you inspiration to get through the workday.
You want the room to feel warm and inviting, not cold and stark. This playful workspace is filled with touches that keep it fresh, like this fun aqua filing cabinet. Taylor at Glitter Guide took a simple approach to decorating her stylish home office, and it has a huge impact on the room.
In conclusion, it's SO nice to have a room that's quiet and lovely and somehow makes work feel almost like an escape, ya'll. (A door that locks is always a plus, too!) Don't be afraid to add your personal touches and make it a room you want to be in.
