30 Home Office Design Ideas We Love

Cool colors, chic accessories and fun rugs — these decorating ideas will make working from your home office feel like anything but.

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Put Your Home Office to Work

Say goodbye to the traditional, formal home office space and hello to rooms that ooze personal style. “I always say ‘you do you’ when it comes to designing a home office,” says Mary Welch Fox Stasik, host of HGTV’s Breaking Bland. “I once threw a disco ball over a desk for inspiration — nothing needs to be off limits!” Ahead, top interior designers share some of their most inspiring and creative office spaces.

From: HGTV Magazine

Find a Window

Function meets fashion in this niche corner of a bedroom where a Lucite desk under a window provides the perfect well-lit workspace. Stylish accessories include a black and white striped chair, an hourglass-shaped desk lamp and an inspirational Buddha head.

Build Out a Nook

The built-in doubles as a wall, so designer Kira Obermeier created a tucked-away office space. Bonus: it gets tons of natural light, thanks to a floor-to-ceiling window.

Layer Pattern on Pattern

Designer Brenna Morgan turned this traditional home office up a notch. Palms on the matching wallpaper and curtains pop against white wall paneling, a gray desk and black leather wing chairs. A cowhide and beaded ceiling pendant add to the room’s bold feel.

see more: 20+ Monochromatic Living Rooms

Recreate a Closet

This small space went from a moderately-sized closet to a clever home office. Small-scale furniture, eye-popping paint and sleek lighting brightened the nook right up.

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Make White Warm

A white workspace doesn't have to feel cold. House of Jade Interiors created a stunning space with clean white walls, built-in bookshelves and a wooden desk. Burnt orange and gold accents complement the clean color palette.

see more: Neutral Paint Shade Ideas We Love: Beige, Taupe, Gray, Black, White and More

From: House of Jade Interiors

Hide In Style

Anthony Wilder was smart with this sleek design. When open, the rift cut veneer doors reveal office space that includes a desk, wood shelving and work essentials. When closed, they expose an entertainment station featuring glass shelves to hold bar tools and collected art.

Decorate In Twos

Double abstract art draws the eye and brings cool into this otherwise neutral dual work space by Gina Gutierrez. Two wooden desks, curtain-free windows and comfy linen chairs make it cozy.

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Add a Color Pop to Monochrome

A simple white desk brightens up this navy home office. To bring contrast to a color scheme, try hanging colorful wall art — this abstract piece is framed in an acrylic shadow box featuring swatches of indigo, magenta and red. An antique gold olive leaf ceiling pendant adds sparkle to the ceiling.

Use Your Favorite Patterns

A brown and white cowhide layered over a seagrass rug coordinates with the print on the chair, while the woven window shades add even more texture to the space.

see more: Western-Style Decorating Inspiration for Every Space

From: Amy Leferink

Turn Up the Tranquility

Cornflower blue walls and neutral furniture create calm in this peaceful office setting design by Allison Ruda. For an extra-serene spot, layer in gold accessories, which reflect light.

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Add an Accent Wall

Another office by Allison, this one featuring bold teal wall. To make an accent wall work, keep your accessories simple and clean. Here, Allison grounded the space with a printed rug. Brass touches make it all bright.

see more: 25 Stylish Bedroom Accent Wall Ideas

Blend Traditional and Modern

Take traditional: a plaid print on a loveseat. Then bring the modern: a chic crystal chandelier. Mixing two styles makes for an extra-cozy space. Bonus: Designer Dina Holland covered the coffered ceiling in this home office with wallpaper.

Mix In Metals

Here, Rebecca Johnson included accents of gold, bronze and silver — in the mirror, upholstered chair frame, rug and accessories. These bright moments give life to other neutrals in the room.

Go For a Gallery Wall

An inspirational gallery wall by Beth Diana Smith — featuring quotes, photos and art — brings the chic, while storage bins placed around the floor’s perimeter and a wooden side table provide stylish spaces to stash files and paperwork.

see more: 5 No-Fail Gallery Wall Looks to Try at Home

Build a Suave Space

A neutral color palette is key. Here, muddy blue-gray paint covers both the coffered ceiling and the built-ins for a seamless look. To make it moody, designer Reem Hassaballa layered in shades of taupe and caramel with a vintage armchair and diamond-patterned jute rug.

Add Midcentury Charm

Here's how: bold bookshelves and leather furnishings. Here, a marble-topped side table and a chandelier with matte black hourglass shades elevate Erin Coren's office design to oh-so- sleek levels. The two-sided mahogany desk provides storage for office essentials and books.

Spotlight the Ceiling

Paint or wallpaper plus lighting will do the trick. Here, retro-inspired floral wallpaper and a four-globe pendant bring life to the ceiling, while dusty pink-painted trim complements the rugs and desk chair.

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Don't Hang Your Art

No room for art on your office shelving? Here's a solution. Designers Kevin ten Brinke and Kalah Talancy opted to display art on the ground — a fun, layered alternative. A white grass cloth desk and a dusty rose-colored pouf add to the casual-cool ambiance.

Bring In Bohemian Touches

We'll call Heather Smith serene office design elegant Boho. She decorated with a braided beige rug, chocolate-colored drapes and a taupe velvet chair.

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Make Coastal Modern

Brick walls bring modern texture to this home office, while built-in bookshelves add character. A white and navy color scheme creates depth (and check out that Sputnik chandelier).

From: Claire Paquin

Reveal Rustic Charm

Mixed materials make for a charming space. Here, pine colored shiplap creates a cabin-like feel. To amplify the coziness, Killy Scheer added a marble and brass desk, a leather chair and a vintage blue barrister bookcase.

Try Dark and Light

Black walls set the tone for this moody, monchromatic office. For contrast, designer Kirsten Krason went with white cushioned metal chairs and a light-colored floor and ceiling.

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Hone In on Metallics

Small, sparkly touches go a long way. All Lauren Lerner needed in her light and airy office design? Brass shelving and shiny desk hardware. She balanced the space out with a cream boucle swivel chair and blue and white pillows.

Polish With Pattern

Don't be afraid to mix and match patterns. Lively and glam, this energetic office by Kristina Phillips boasts black and white cowhide, striped gray curtain panels, a blue ikat seat cushion and pink and orange block art.

Decorate Floor to Ceiling

Erika Bonnell's design features built-ins decorated with colorful books and clutter-cutting baskets. On the floor: a cozy neutral rug. On the ceiling: a six-globe brass light fixture. In-between: a round maple table, aqua colored ottomans and Lucite chairs.

Style Standout Seating

An eye-catching black and white rattan bistro chair takes center stage in this home office alcove. Behind the etched-glass cabinet doors: storage boxes, books, decorative plates and other knickknacks.

From: Mimi Meacham

Double Up Desk Space

Work stations abound in this sleek home office: Take a seat at the dovetailed oak desk or the black maple built-in. Designer Dean Turner makes the multi-faceted space modern with a Sputnik-style chandelier and abstract art.

see more: Midcentury Modern Style 101

Create a Comfy Set-Up

Plush chairs with modern updates gives this home office a comfortable vibe. Angle chairs for guests towards each other, and place a sleek end table between the chairs to make it even more inviting.

From: Dawson Design Group, Inc.

Embrace Earth Tones

Marie Cloud went for elegance with this home office design. A bright turquoise velvet chair and blue accessories pop against earth-toned board-and-batten walls and a hutch filled with books, photos and blue pottery.