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Don’t think you have the space for a home office? Think again. From where to put your desk to how to design the space itself, here are 15 insanely stylish small home office ideas to copy right now.
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15 Insanely Stylish Small Home Office Ideas to Copy
January 7, 2019
Don’t think you have the space for a home office? Think again. From where to put your desk to how to design the space itself, here are 15 insanely stylish small home office ideas to copy right now.
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Office in the Bedroom
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1/15Photo Credit: Matt Sukkar
Take a cue from <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/tour-a-canadian-expats-hip-and-compact-home-in-brooklyn-1896689/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Toronto filmmaker Orlee-Rose Strauss’ Brooklyn apartment</a> and put your home office in your bedroom. While it’s <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/offices/photos/how-to-get-good-feng-shui-in-your-home-office-1906548/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">not always recommended to work where you sleep</a>, as long as you’re able to separate the office area from the bedroom area (as Strauss has done here), why not use the space you got? Even though they’re seperate, we love how the two areas’ colours match.Offices15 Insanely Stylish Small Home Office Ideas to CopyOffice in the Bedroom
PHOTO 1 of 15READ LESS -Take a cue from <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/tour-a-canadian-expats-hip-and-compact-home-in-brooklyn-1896689/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Toronto filmmaker Orlee-Rose Strauss’ Brooklyn apartment</a> and put your home office in your bedroom. While it’s <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/offices/photos/how-to-get-good-feng-shui-in-your-home-office-1906548/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">not always recommended to work where you sleep</a>, as long as you’re able to separate the office area from the bedroom area (as Strauss has done here), why not use the space you got? Even though they’re seperate, we love how the two areas’ colours match.Photo Credit: Matt Sukkar
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Office in the Laundry Room
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2/15Photo Credit: Stacey BrandfordSource: www.staceybrandford.com
One under-utilized and overlooked area to put a home office is the laundry room, as <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/sarah-off-the-grid/photos/sarah-brings-a-small-space-to-life-with-an-earthy-palette-and-textural-touches-1906494/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">HGTV designer Sarah Richardson has done in her family home</a>. If your laundry room is looking a little drab, add a colourful rug, paint and plants to make it a space you’ll want to spend time in.Offices15 Insanely Stylish Small Home Office Ideas to CopyOffice in the Laundry Room
PHOTO 2 of 15READ LESS -One under-utilized and overlooked area to put a home office is the laundry room, as <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/sarah-off-the-grid/photos/sarah-brings-a-small-space-to-life-with-an-earthy-palette-and-textural-touches-1906494/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">HGTV designer Sarah Richardson has done in her family home</a>. If your laundry room is looking a little drab, add a colourful rug, paint and plants to make it a space you’ll want to spend time in.Photo Credit: Stacey BrandfordSource: www.staceybrandford.com
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Office in the Kitchen
3/15Office in the Kitchen
3/15Photo Credit: Tracey Ayton
The kitchen is always a good room to put a small home office in, as there’s usually plenty of counter and cupboard space already there for you to set up at. <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/float-home-design-british-columbia-1917222/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Russ and Shirley Peters, owners of a float home in Ladner, BC</a> did just that. Plus, you can multitask and cook while you’re working.Offices15 Insanely Stylish Small Home Office Ideas to CopyOffice in the Kitchen
PHOTO 3 of 15READ LESS -The kitchen is always a good room to put a small home office in, as there’s usually plenty of counter and cupboard space already there for you to set up at. <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/float-home-design-british-columbia-1917222/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Russ and Shirley Peters, owners of a float home in Ladner, BC</a> did just that. Plus, you can multitask and cook while you’re working.Photo Credit: Tracey Ayton
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Office in a Closet or Under the Stairs
4/15Office in a Closet or Under the Stairs
4/15Photo Credit: iStockphoto.com / monkeybusinessimagesSource: www.istockphoto.com
The great thing about putting your office in a closet is that there’s likely a door you can close at the end of the day, so you can forget about work for a little while. And <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/offices/photos/13-things-every-home-office-absolutely-needs-1053154/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">with a few essentials</a>, you can transform your dingy Harry Potter nook under the stairs into an inspiring work space.Offices15 Insanely Stylish Small Home Office Ideas to CopyOffice in a Closet or Under the Stairs
PHOTO 4 of 15READ LESS -The great thing about putting your office in a closet is that there’s likely a door you can close at the end of the day, so you can forget about work for a little while. And <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/offices/photos/13-things-every-home-office-absolutely-needs-1053154/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">with a few essentials</a>, you can transform your dingy Harry Potter nook under the stairs into an inspiring work space.Photo Credit: iStockphoto.com / monkeybusinessimagesSource: www.istockphoto.com
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Office in a Nook
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5/15Photo Credit: Rachel SimpsonSource: www.rachelsimpson.ca
Still racking your brain as to where you can put your home office? How about in an unused nook in the living room or hallway? <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/a-colourful-eclectic-home-fit-for-torontos-premier-rockstar-wedding-planner-1909844/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Wedding planner Lynzie Kent put her home office</a> in the corner of her Toronto home’s third bedroom. We love the red chair and functional shelving above.Offices15 Insanely Stylish Small Home Office Ideas to CopyOffice in a Nook
PHOTO 5 of 15READ LESS -Still racking your brain as to where you can put your home office? How about in an unused nook in the living room or hallway? <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/a-colourful-eclectic-home-fit-for-torontos-premier-rockstar-wedding-planner-1909844/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Wedding planner Lynzie Kent put her home office</a> in the corner of her Toronto home’s third bedroom. We love the red chair and functional shelving above.Photo Credit: Rachel SimpsonSource: www.rachelsimpson.ca
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Hidden Office
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6/15Photo Credit: Heidi LauSource: www.heidilau.com
If none of these options work for you, there’s always the possibility to have a makeshift home office with a desk that folds up from the wall and a close by dining chair. That’s what <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/this-chill-condo-proves-youre-never-too-old-for-ikea-1896757/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">designer Natalie Chong did when she designed and furnished a two-bedroom condo for less than $10,000</a>.Offices15 Insanely Stylish Small Home Office Ideas to CopyHidden Office
PHOTO 6 of 15READ LESS -If none of these options work for you, there’s always the possibility to have a makeshift home office with a desk that folds up from the wall and a close by dining chair. That’s what <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/this-chill-condo-proves-youre-never-too-old-for-ikea-1896757/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">designer Natalie Chong did when she designed and furnished a two-bedroom condo for less than $10,000</a>.Photo Credit: Heidi LauSource: www.heidilau.com
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Moveable Office
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7/15Photo Credit: Lauren Kolyn
When all else fails, you can always have a portable office. Think: a desk on wheels that you can move in and out of a bedroom, laundry room, living room or kitchen. We love <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/colours-antiques-transformed-designers-roncesvalles-rental-1911683/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">designer Jenn Hannotte’s drafting table desk set up in the sunroom of her Roncesvalles house in Toronto</a>.Offices15 Insanely Stylish Small Home Office Ideas to CopyMoveable Office
PHOTO 7 of 15READ LESS -When all else fails, you can always have a portable office. Think: a desk on wheels that you can move in and out of a bedroom, laundry room, living room or kitchen. We love <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/colours-antiques-transformed-designers-roncesvalles-rental-1911683/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">designer Jenn Hannotte’s drafting table desk set up in the sunroom of her Roncesvalles house in Toronto</a>.Photo Credit: Lauren Kolyn
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Inspiring Artwork
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8/15Photo Credit: Heidi LauSource: www.heidilau.com
Regardless of the size of your home office, you’ll want to be surrounded by artwork that inspires you, as you’ll have to look at it every day. Remember to select artwork that fits the space. We’re loving the office artwork selection in <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/inside-the-home-office-of-one-of-canadas-most-up-and-coming-designers-1899296/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">designer Jacquelyn Clark’s 19th-century Toronto home</a>.Offices15 Insanely Stylish Small Home Office Ideas to CopyInspiring Artwork
PHOTO 8 of 15READ LESS -Regardless of the size of your home office, you’ll want to be surrounded by artwork that inspires you, as you’ll have to look at it every day. Remember to select artwork that fits the space. We’re loving the office artwork selection in <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/inside-the-home-office-of-one-of-canadas-most-up-and-coming-designers-1899296/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">designer Jacquelyn Clark’s 19th-century Toronto home</a>.Photo Credit: Heidi LauSource: www.heidilau.com
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Inspiring Accents
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9/15Photo Credit: Anna With Love PhotographySource: www.annawithlovephotography.com
In addition to artwork, pick a few objects – like books, candles or souvenirs – that will add to the vibe of the space. Don’t pick too many. A couple accents on some shelves or your desk will do. <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/www.greatcanadianhomes.ca/photos/photographer-colourful-apartment-1899354/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Photographer Anna Argiropoulos</a>’ home office showcases photo books and a vintage camera.Offices15 Insanely Stylish Small Home Office Ideas to CopyInspiring Accents
PHOTO 9 of 15READ LESS -In addition to artwork, pick a few objects – like books, candles or souvenirs – that will add to the vibe of the space. Don’t pick too many. A couple accents on some shelves or your desk will do. <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/www.greatcanadianhomes.ca/photos/photographer-colourful-apartment-1899354/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Photographer Anna Argiropoulos</a>’ home office showcases photo books and a vintage camera.Photo Credit: Anna With Love PhotographySource: www.annawithlovephotography.com
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Inspiring Colours
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10/15Photo Credit: Apartment Envy
Decorate your office will colours that will inspire your best work. Maybe that’s bright and bold to get the creative juices flowing (<a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/divorce-decorating-womans-split-inspires-amazing-home-makeover-1052910/?preview=true" rel="noopener" target="_blank">like interior designer Kerra Michele’s office</a>) or maybe it’s standard white so you don’t get distracted. Remember: dark colours make a space seem smaller.Offices15 Insanely Stylish Small Home Office Ideas to CopyInspiring Colours
PHOTO 10 of 15READ LESS -Decorate your office will colours that will inspire your best work. Maybe that’s bright and bold to get the creative juices flowing (<a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/divorce-decorating-womans-split-inspires-amazing-home-makeover-1052910/?preview=true" rel="noopener" target="_blank">like interior designer Kerra Michele’s office</a>) or maybe it’s standard white so you don’t get distracted. Remember: dark colours make a space seem smaller.Photo Credit: Apartment Envy
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Room With a View
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11/15Photo Credit: Lauren Kolyn
One way to make your small home office appear bigger is to set up your desk in front of a window with a view. That’s what <a href="https://www.greatcanadianhomes.ca/photos/stunning-ranch-sault-ste-marie-forest-indoors-1910304/#1" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Brie Gallagher did when she designed this hallway home office on a secluded ranch in Sault Ste. Marie, ON</a>. It’ll keep the space feeling bright and open.Offices15 Insanely Stylish Small Home Office Ideas to CopyRoom With a View
PHOTO 11 of 15READ LESS -One way to make your small home office appear bigger is to set up your desk in front of a window with a view. That’s what <a href="https://www.greatcanadianhomes.ca/photos/stunning-ranch-sault-ste-marie-forest-indoors-1910304/#1" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Brie Gallagher did when she designed this hallway home office on a secluded ranch in Sault Ste. Marie, ON</a>. It’ll keep the space feeling bright and open.Photo Credit: Lauren Kolyn
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Bring the Outdoors Inside
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12/15Photo Credit: Rachel SimpsonSource: www.rachelsimpson.ca
If your home office is lacking an inspiring view of nature, there are ways to bring elements of the outdoors inside. Plenty of plants and green and brown colours often do the trick. Or what about a fun curtain? Like this one in <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/inside-the-graphic-family-home-of-a-photographer-and-her-famous-french-bulldog-1897431/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">graphic designer Rachel Simpson’s Toronto home in Roncesvalles</a>.Offices15 Insanely Stylish Small Home Office Ideas to CopyBring the Outdoors Inside
PHOTO 12 of 15READ LESS -If your home office is lacking an inspiring view of nature, there are ways to bring elements of the outdoors inside. Plenty of plants and green and brown colours often do the trick. Or what about a fun curtain? Like this one in <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/inside-the-graphic-family-home-of-a-photographer-and-her-famous-french-bulldog-1897431/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">graphic designer Rachel Simpson’s Toronto home in Roncesvalles</a>.Photo Credit: Rachel SimpsonSource: www.rachelsimpson.ca
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Good Lighting
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13/15Photo Credit: Stacey BrandfordSource: www.staceybrandford.com
Even if you don’t have a spectacular view, putting your work space close to a window is a good idea, as proper lighting will make your tiny office seem bigger. Overhead lights are also a smart choice, especially if you ever work at night. <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/sarah-off-the-grid/photos/sarah-brings-a-small-space-to-life-with-an-earthy-palette-and-textural-touches-1906494/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Sarah Richardson has both in her hallway office space</a>.Offices15 Insanely Stylish Small Home Office Ideas to CopyGood Lighting
PHOTO 13 of 15READ LESS -Even if you don’t have a spectacular view, putting your work space close to a window is a good idea, as proper lighting will make your tiny office seem bigger. Overhead lights are also a smart choice, especially if you ever work at night. <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/sarah-off-the-grid/photos/sarah-brings-a-small-space-to-life-with-an-earthy-palette-and-textural-touches-1906494/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Sarah Richardson has both in her hallway office space</a>.Photo Credit: Stacey BrandfordSource: www.staceybrandford.com
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Keep it Organized
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14/15Photo Credit: Janis NicolaySource: janisnicolay.com
For a small home office, it’s important to keep only the essentials on your desk. A clean and organized desk will make the space seem larger and less cluttered. Your brain will likely feel less cluttered, too. We adore <a href="https://www.greatcanadianhomes.ca/photos/stylish-kid-friendly-home-1902616/#14" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Alex and Tanya Suelzle’s minimalist West Vancouver home office</a>.Offices15 Insanely Stylish Small Home Office Ideas to CopyKeep it Organized
PHOTO 14 of 15READ LESS -For a small home office, it’s important to keep only the essentials on your desk. A clean and organized desk will make the space seem larger and less cluttered. Your brain will likely feel less cluttered, too. We adore <a href="https://www.greatcanadianhomes.ca/photos/stylish-kid-friendly-home-1902616/#14" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Alex and Tanya Suelzle’s minimalist West Vancouver home office</a>.Photo Credit: Janis NicolaySource: janisnicolay.com
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Ample Storage
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15/15Photo Credit: Tracey Ayton
To help with organization and clutter in a small space, ample storage is the key. Pick a desk with drawers or install some shelving above your work space. Take some inspiration from the bright, eclectic and functional <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/vancouver-english-cottage-home-1916454/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Vancouver home office of architects Graham Smith and Tina Dhillon</a>.Offices15 Insanely Stylish Small Home Office Ideas to CopyAmple Storage
PHOTO 15 of 15READ LESS -To help with organization and clutter in a small space, ample storage is the key. Pick a desk with drawers or install some shelving above your work space. Take some inspiration from the bright, eclectic and functional <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/vancouver-english-cottage-home-1916454/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Vancouver home office of architects Graham Smith and Tina Dhillon</a>.Photo Credit: Tracey Ayton
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