Carve Out a Nook
The easiest way to steal space for an office is by taking over a spare closet. Think about it: A reach-in closet is roughly the same size and depth as a small desk. So, you can just push yours in there. Or even better, mount a slab-style shelf that’ll function like a desktop, add a chair or stool and call it a day. More wall-mount shelves for supplies can be included and remove the doors if you want easy access. Or use the door(s) to keep the space hidden—and as another surface for hanging maybe a file folder holder or something to that effect.

Display Vibrant Accessories
The ambience and accessories of your workspace and desk contribute to quite an extent to your productivity. Longer working hours and monotonous desk accessories can make your work hours look mundane and sullen. Just a few changes in your desk accessories can make your workplace fresh and you charged up. A vibrant desk accessory that can freshen up your workspace and give a boost to your work efficiency

Embrace Rich Blue
Spruce up an all-white bedroom by weaving a pop of color, like a rich navy, into your closet office setup. Pull the look together with a statement piece of art. Home offices come in all kinds of shapes and sizes, and this one relies on a built-in library wall to take care of all the storage needs. The gorgeous library wall in blue obviously is the defining trait of this home office, but the luxurious Egg Chair along with the small table is also an important part of the overall design. It adds a hint of Mid-century modern appeal to the room, while the contemporary chair in white completes the setting. This is one eclectic home office where there is no shortage of display space!

Add a Comfy Sofa
Working from the sofa might sound like an oxymoron, but it is actually possible to be a hard-working couch potato. Even though most couches are designed for relaxing in front of the TV, certain products can help turn your sofa into a space for productive writing, reading and conferencing. There are essentially three key upgrades to transform your couch into a productive space.

• Firstly, you’ll need a surface for your laptop
• Secondly, the couch might need some extra support for your back and behind
• Lastly, you might need some additional lighting.

Put Your Office by the Stairs
One shouldn't waste a single inch of it -- not even in awkward spaces like underneath the stairs. It's well suited to storage solutions where you can keep things accessible, yet tucked out of the way. A little nook under the stairs is just the right place for a desk, some storage shelves and file drawers. It can be utilized that little area to build a fully functional and attractive home office.

Set Up a Workspace in Your Kitchen
A very popular idea is seamless incorporating of a home office into the kitchen. You may order the same cabinets and a matching desk that will continue the look of the kitchen. It may be placed in the corner or even use the countertop for working – why not go for multifunctional furniture? Use the upper cabinet for document storage and a desk for working, or go for some built-in shelves over the desk to make the storage airy. Highlight the space a little bit with some artworks, add a pinboard and a comfy upholstered chair or stool.

Paint a Brick Wall
Even though exposed brick walls look great in certain rooms, many of us are worried about too much red that they bring. This essentially disturbs the color scheme of your home office and might turn an otherwise neutral and relaxed setting into something far more audacious. A simple solution here is to whitewash the brick wall to give it that rustic appeal and ensure that it easily blends in with the rest of the ‘white’ in the room. A whitewashed brick wall is unique in more ways than one, and its naturally ‘uneven’ finish makes it a cool architectural feature. Those seeking more refinement can turn to several coats of white paint instead.

Make a Desk Out of Two Dressers
Setting up your desks at opposite sides and ends of the room to give each of you as much of your own space as possible. (The desks pictured are two of the best home office desks for distinct but coordinating desks within one space.) Then, add some shelving to each zone for office supplies and personal objects.

Go for Chalkboard Paint
Chalkboard paint transforms a space into an instant drawing surface where kids can create works of art, where you can add reminders or mark of special events. A chalk board wall is perfect for a home office or study space. Use it to keep track of appointments or jot down notes and then simply wipe clean.

Mix Patterns
A home office is the perfect place to experiment with different patterns. Choose a few of your favorite prints for pieces like seating and window treatments, but stick to the same color family for a cohesive look. The easiest way to create a cohesiveness with pattern mixing is with color. If you’re unsure of combining florals, plaids, geometric patterns, you can keep them in the same color palette to have a unifying thread.
 

Try High Shelves
Rather than bookshelves, installing floating shelving is a very visually appealing, airy-looking way of making use of vertical space. When filling shelves, the rule of thumb is to group like with like, and contain irregular shaped items in baskets or boxes which give them a more uniform, tidy appeal.

Mount Your Desk
Your desk should ideally let you type on a keyboard with your arms and hands roughly parallel to the floor, your feet flat on the floor, and your legs fitting comfortably under the desk when sitting (you should be able to comfortably cross your legs under the surface)

Introduce Wood Accessories
The advantages of using natural materials in decorating your home a million times before. With the increasing reliance on technology and the artificial, homeowners and decorators are more and more inclined towards incorporating natural elements in the homes, in order to get closer to nature. One of the easiest ways to do so is with wood. Bringing nature straight into your home, the earthy hues and rustic finish of the wood adds texture, interest, and quality to the interiors like nothing else.

Hang a Shelf Directly Above
Smart shelving in the modern home office is an absolute must, irrespective of its size and the task that it is used for. Open, extensive shelves give the home office an organized, elegant and even sophisticated vibe without sacrificing on ‘visual space’. They also double as lovely displays when you do not really need to stack up tons of books, files or other accessories. Multi-tasking and space-saving, this is a look at the best home office shelving ideas that improve your work productivity.

Fill Bookshelves
Whether it be a study, library, or craft room, the modern office is a tranquil place for you to flex your creativity, conduct meetings, and carry out day-to-day business. Cram the shelves with your favorite books, put the table in the middle of your room, or splurge on the perfect desk lamp—a great office should reflect your personal taste and inspire your best work.

Transform an Unused Closet
Home offices are now more important than ever, so if your closet is big enough to fit a desk and a chair, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t turn it into a useful, out-of-sight home office. A closet can also become an office or homework space with wall-mounted shelves for supplies and a desk for a computer.

Decorate with Greenery
Greenery adds a touch of nature to the home workspace – in the form of potted plants placed on the shelves and side tables, as well as vertical gardens and plants as wall art. In this nature-inspired home office (cover photo), the indoor space meets the outdoor, thanks to large windows and garden doors and the indoor greenery. The garden view is relaxing, and natural light is an essential ingredient in improving mood and increasing work productivity.
Green color can also be added as a decorative detail on the work desk, wall, or floor. Combining green with white creates a refreshing indoor space. The combination of blue and green enhances communication and reduces stress.

Use Wire Organizers
Clear the clutter.
Between a monitor, printer, cell phone charger, work phone, keyboard and desk lamp, the cord clutter can add up. Eliminate this distraction by organizing and controlling your wiring for improved efficiency and productivity.

Add Metallic Accents
The home office is increasingly becoming in contemporary homes. From being an additional room, it is becoming a ‘must’ of sorts with homeowners willing to forego the idea of a dedicated guest room or dining room in favor of a spacious home office. Even classic homes are welcoming extensions that add a home office which opens up towards the backyard and provides additional family space. Of course, all this means you have an entirely new room to decorate.

Invest in a Ghost Chair
Transparent furniture is also a great selection when designing small rooms. Even if the transparent work desk is large, it will blend with the surroundings, and its size won’t overcrowd the small home office.

Opt for a Minimalistic Desk
A clean and clearly organised workspace is conductive to great concentration and an uninterrupted workflow. Less visual clutter leads to less mental clutter, and you will be able to find your needed files and equipment a whole lot faster too. Take a gander at these minimalist home office ideas that have harnessed simplicity to create productive workspaces completely free from distraction, some with simple Scandi styling and a bunch with home office storage designs to fit spaces of all different shapes and sizes.
 

Bring in a Pop of Color
When choosing your home office color, consider your working style, the amount of time you’ll be spending in your office, and even the type of work you’ll be doing. If you like bold colors but you know you’ll be spending several hours a day in your office, settling for a colorful accent wall or some vibrant pops of color is a great option. If your job or school requires plenty of focus, go for neutral or deep shades to encourage clarity and sharpness.
To help you pick the best colors for your home office, we put together this guide that lists everything you should consider when putting together your perfect space. We include well-known effects of some of the most popular office colors and unique color combinations. Whether you’d like to increase your productivity, generate creative ideas or reduce stress, this guide will walk you through your choices.

Create a Gallery Wall
Modern office decor has evolved from the stodgy, completely utilitarian look of yesteryear. With more executives enjoying and employing office styles that include either a photo wall or gallery wall, the feel and look of today’s boardrooms have changed and improved dramatically. The newer way of thinking is that the more comfortable and pleasant an office is, the more productive the occupant will be.

Go for an Unconventional Desk
Desks that offer lots of space for all of your work, study or hobby needs; Combining a minimalistic computer desks for some slightly more streamlined designs can be a good idea. This workspace inspiration is superbly weird, and some that are just plain wonderful.

Coordinate Rug and Curtains
Even if you opt for a muted paint, infuse color into your space with a patterned rug and coordinating drapery. Then dress up the room with decorative accents in the same hue.