18 Fun Home Offices That'll Boost Your Creativity
Some days, it can be hard to find the motivation to get to work, but we bet you wouldn't mind rolling up your sleeves if your home office looked amazing. The best of them inspire productivity in addition to looking good. Think: ample sunlight, uncluttered surfaces, rejuvenating colors, and actually-comfortable furniture to work on. Whether you've got an entire room or just a tiny corner, we've got inspiration for you with these incredible home offices.
There's n0 shortage of vintage eye candy in the Jackson, Wyoming study of Christian Burch and John Frechette, the duo behind local decor and menswear shop Mountain Dandy. The roll-top desk was a hand-me-down from Burch's parents, while the pegboard walls were original to the '50s house.
For our 2019 Whole Home in Nashville, Dani Arps—a go-to office designer for New York startups—created an airy, clutter-free space that lacked one notable feature: a desk. "Most files are stored digitally, so bulky office furniture with tons of storage isn’t necessary," said Arps, who instead opted for a large, streamlined work table from Industry West.
Tasked with turning a tiny, white-walled bedroom in Bobby Berk's Los Angeles home into a proper home office, creative director Brady Tolbert headed to Craigslist to find the perfect mid-century credenza. It's not just all looks—the cabinet keeps messy papers out of sight.
Between the leaf-printed window treatments and treillage-fronted cabinetry, this office feels like a secret garden—in fact, it was a porch before designer Joe Lucas enclosed the space.
One way to ensure your office isn't a total snooze? Paint on a few coats of high-gloss paint in a bright shade. "The raspberry shade is exciting but not overwhelming—it’s the perfect hue for a creative space," says Katie Ridder of this study she designed for a Manhattan client.
Photographer Victoria Pearson combined a wooden top from Ikea and a wheeled CB2 base to create her own rolling desk, which allows for an easy change of scenery or workspace rearranging at a moment's notice.
Mark J. Williams filled the office of a client's Craftsman house in Los Angeles with period-style furnishings, like a Paul McCobb chair and rustic Alton House desk, for a look that's vintage without being theme-y.
Feeling stressed about work? Try painting your office blue—research shows that the color has a calming effect. In this Connecticut study, designer Brooke Crew used Farrow & Ball's Parma Gray (which, despite its name, is in fact blue).
If your work space is cool, you may be more inclined to actually use it. A vintage aluminum desk and stool create an industrial vibe in this Colorado cabin's study. Chicken-wire bookcases add a rustic touch to the room.
If you can stay organized, this organizational system is for you. Seeing everything means you'll never lose a file or supply. In this Boston brownstone, the kitchen pantry also houses the office, so the shelves serve double-duty.
To totally transport yourself somewhere way more exciting than your work, try an exotic pattern, like the black-and-white zebra motif in this Charleston home office. A rattan chandelier adds texture.
Pare way down and keep your aesthetic clean and calming. A simple Swedish desk was placed by a window with a view of the Baltic Sea in a Scandinavian home. It's mostly neutral, but the pops of blue keep the room feeling fresh and invigorating.
If your clutter feeds your creativity, you don't have to get rid of it, you just need to conceal it smartly. In a Birmingham, Alabama office, curtains soften the room and hide everyday office papers and books that are stacked up on the shelves.
Is this not the sexiest office you've ever seen? Black furniture combined with brass accents looks super sleek. Opt for a gray-black for the walls, so it doesn't feel too dark.
Minimalism is so hot right now. Keep your desk clutter-free, add in simple furniture (like these reclaimed wood chairs and desk), keep a neutral color palette, and watch how inspired you'll be to actually do your work. If you need to warm things up—so it doesn't look bland and sterile—add a plant or macramé wall hanging.
Calling all New Yorkers (and anyone who lives in a teeny, tiny apartment)—you probably don't have room for a formal office, so you need to get creative. Opt for small furniture, and try putting your desk up against a window in your bedroom. That way, it's out of sight from your living room, and you at least have a view to look at to separate it from your sleeping area.
Your formula for a modern office: white lacquer desk, a geometric rug, and sleek lighting. To make it a little more glam and feminine, add bold color and brass accents.
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