Inspiration for the Home Office You'll Actually Want to Work In
Inspiration for the Home Office You'll Actually Want to Work In
STORY BY VIRGINIA BESHEARS, PHOTO BY SLAVA KEYZMAN
Having an office space that energizes you and makes you feel inspired can be such a game changer.
Whether you prefer a bold space that excites you or a more neutral space that makes you feel calm and focused, there is no better place to work than one that makes you happy.
Check out these fantastic ORC workspace projects for some great ideas for a workspace where you’ll actually want to spend your time.
This bedroom office area feels so open and airy with the white walls and all that natural light. The plants do more than just bring the space to life—according to a study by the University of Exeter, having plants in the workspace can improve concentration and decrease anxiety.
Also, doesn’t that chair look so comfy?
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If you love a cozy, darker, enveloping space, you can easily bring that into your home office with things like darker paint and dark wood tones. In this office, the black is balanced by the blush accents to keep the vibe cheerful.
A coat of paint in a color that makes you happy and a gallery wall with art that inspires you is a great way to create a space that you love to work in without breaking the bank.
This is the gorgeous craft room Ursula Carmona created for her mother. Going with lots of white in a space like an office or craft room can help minimize the visual clutter that often arises in spaces where lots of projects happen.
Courtney of Girl & Grey created this amazing office space by flipping an outdoor shed in the backyard. A project like this would be quite an endeavor, but the amount of peace and focus would be priceless.
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Storage is definitely one of the biggest problems to tackle when it comes to home office spaces. Callie and her husband made this incredible wall of built-in storage out of IKEA pieces!
VIA HOME ON HARBOR
The perfect home office doesn’t have to take up a whole room— a nook by the stairs can become a beautiful and functional workspace. Going vertical with storage and decor is a great way to utilize as much space as possible.
VIA PRETTY REAL BLOG
While some people prefer to work in a more neutral space, others find that a fun and playful workspace like this one makes them feel the most energized and productive.
VIA POLISHED HABITAT
This workspace is part of an office + guest room combo. It shares the space very efficiently— the desks are shallow and wide, so there’s plenty of room to work without spilling into the walkway.
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