Making a home office space work in the bedroom can be a challenging task. Maintaining a good work-life balance is trickier when the only place you have to work is your bedroom office.

Fortunately, it’s easy to transform this room into a dedicated workspace without sacrificing the comforts of your bedroom. Check out these most inspiring bedroom office ideas that will provide you with the ultimate combination of comfort, style, and functionality.

A Room Divider Creates a Sense of Separation

Adding a simple room divider helps you differentiate between your sleeping area and dedicated workspace. The slats on this divider create a sense of airiness and openness, offering visual separation without making the double-duty bedroom feel dark or cluttered.

The open slats also allow for plenty of natural light to filter in from the bedroom window and to the desk area. This gives the bedroom a light, bright look and feel while also providing light while you work to avoid eye strain.

Note that the divider in the photo is attached to a low-profile structural wall. You can easily purchase a standalone room divider to save money and space. This also provides you with more flexibility if you want to change the layout or plans for the room in the future.

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Choose a Cozy Corner for Your Desk and Office Supplies

If you have a small space, choose one wall or corner of the bedroom and use it for your bedroom office. A slim, standing desk gives you plenty of room to work without being too bulky, and you won’t need a separate office chair. This option is ideal for people who only work from home part-time or just a few hours a day.Look for an area of the bedroom near the window for maximum light. If you have any extra wall space, consider installing some wall shelves or a large wall cabinet to utilize additional vertical space for storage. Choose your office furniture carefully and look for a small, slim desk that won’t take up too much space in the bedroom.

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Use a Guest Bedroom as an Office Area

When it comes to smart bedroom office ideas, a guest room makes a wonderful home office space. This room can perform double duty, serving as a comfortable guest bedroom when you have overnight visitors, and your dedicated work space the rest of the time.

Utilizing a spare bedroom is a smart way to maximize the available space you have. Not only does it help you save space in the rest of your home, but it also gives you a sense of separation between work and home life.

Look for an office desk that’s easy to move or push against the wall. That way, you can free up floor space and provide plenty of room to stretch out when you do have guests stay over. Choose lightweight, durable furnishings that are easy to store away when they’re not being used.

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Mariette Svensson for sale via Stadshem

Use Nontraditional Furniture

You don’t need a bulky desk or a massive desk chair if you’re working in the bedroom. A functional home office desk simply needs a work surface where you can place your computer or do some writing. This rectangular farmhouse-style table is attractive and functional without taking up the entire room.

A small chair with a back provides you with ample support while you work, but it’s not as bulky as a more traditional desk chair with arms and a large footprint. Think outside the box and look at some nontraditional furnishings that will serve their purpose without making the room feel cluttered.

Styled by Bon Interior, and photographed by Alen Cordic for Bjurfors

Home Office Design Ideas: Use Built-Ins

Bedrooms with built-ins are extra functional without making the space feel overdone. You can also use a custom-built wardrobe with a built-in desk and storage cabinets for a highly functional workspace. This works particularly well if you have a small room, creating a dual-purpose space that’s also warm and inviting.

Multifunctional furniture gives you many more options, whether you’re planning to use your primary bedroom as an office forever or you’re going to make changes in the future. Built-ins that take up an entire wall with vertical storage give you endless possibilities for storing clothing and accessories as well as office supplies.

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Work Near a Window

Working in an office bedroom without a view isn’t exactly appealing. If possible, set up your home office area in front of a window. Not only will you get the benefits of natural light, but you’ll also have the chance to gaze outside every once in a while.

You probably don’t utilize the area in front of your bedroom window when the space is solely being used as a bedroom. However, putting a small desk and a comfy chair directly in front of the window will boost your mood and make working from home a much more pleasant task.

If you have a large window space available, you can even make a bedroom office with a double desk for two people out of it.

Styled by Åsa Copparstad, photographed by Frederic Boucari, for Historiska Hem

Try a Wall-Mounted Desk

Whether it’s a spare room or the primary bedroom, installing a wall-mounted or floating desk is a great way to free up space. These desks attach directly to the wall, giving you more room overall. Try a floating desk that you can fold up like a Murphy bed to free up even more floor space when you’re not hard at work in your bedroom office.

If the room feels a bit bland, consider adding a fun gallery wall above the desk. This will give your workspace a pop of personality and add warmth to a small office space. The addition of artwork also helps to create a cozy, calming bedroom.

Styled by Linnéa H. Manaberi, photographed by Fredrik j LKarlsson for Alvhem

Get the Most Out of a Large Bedroom

If you happen to have lots of extra space, it’s a perfect opportunity to make the most of your bedroom office. Bedrooms with a separate sitting area are an excellent choice if you need to design a custom work area. Use this dedicated space to bring in more office storage like a filing cabinet or a printer stand.

A pair of tall cabinets on each side of the desk also gives you extra storage space while still feeling sophisticated and bedroom-like. Notice that this room has a mirror mounted to the wall above the desk. Adding a mirror makes the room feel even larger and reflects the light to make it brighter.

Styled by Mia Laaksonen, photographed by Henrik Linden for Alvhem

Create a Calming Bedroom Office with Neutral Colors

Work can be stressful, so you want to ensure that your space feels calming and serene. This also applies to a bedroom, so choose a soft, neutral color palette to evoke a relaxing aesthetic. Instead of stark white walls, try a soft terracotta, gray, or tan.

An interior designer can help you select the right color palette for your needs. You can also grab some paint samples and try a few different shades until you find the right combination. Remember, bedroom offices don’t have to be dark and depressing, so have fun looking for gorgeous colors for wall paint, bedding, artwork, and furniture.

Styled by Grey Decor, photographed by Fredrik J Karlsson for Alvhem

Keep it Classic

The bedroom is a very personal space, so don’t feel pressured to make it high-tech just because you work there. Instead, opt for vintage furniture or toned-down designs that keep your office space traditional.

Shop for vintage pieces at local antique stores or estate sales. Incorporating some classic pieces or a vintage desk helps you feel more grounded, and it gives the office a much more “homey” feel.

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Go Minimalist

One of the best bedroom office ideas is to keep things as sleek and simple as possible. Choose a simple desk without a lot of bells and whistles or bulk.The more minimal your work area is, the easier it will be to create a sense of separation between your workday and your bedroom. If you have a smaller bedroom, opting for a simple setup is ideal. A minimalist work area also helps you to stay focused.

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Add Natural Elements

Traditional offices have lots of plants, so why not bring some into your bedroom home office? Incorporating natural elements gives this space a cheerful yet calming effect.

Look for plants that are easy to care for and that thrive in low light. A tree placed in the corner or a potted plant placed on top of your desk will help to brighten your day and your bedroom, too.

Styled by Emma Fisher and Annica Clarmell, photographed by Maria Sahlander for Bjurfors

Add a desk into a window sill

If you are working with a small space in your bedroom, you can make use of the window sill to integrate your desk space. This way, you can create extra room for your laptop and office supplies.

This will allow your bedroom office to look out onto the garden or street and you will get the prime spot in terms of daylight.

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Keep it small and minimal

A small vintage desk can do wonders for creating an impromptu bedroom office space. While it might be a bit too small for working from home full-time, it’s great for those sporadic video meetings or e-mail sessions.

Pair a vintage desk with a vintage bedside table to complement the look.

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Fredrik J Karlsson, sold via Alvhem

Be Smart with your storage space

It’s tough to design a functional work area if you have a small bedroom. Look for ways to maximize as much space as possible, like converting a walk-in closet into a built-in desk.

Even if you have a tiny space, you can find ways to make it functional. Choose a narrow desk or use a smaller chair, and try built-in shelving to make sure you have enough space for supplies and paperwork.

Styled by @vasakvadrat, sold via Sjöman Frisk

Be Bold with Your Design

While neutral colors are great if you want to design a calming bedroom office, you can also do the opposite and go bold. Paint the walls a deep, rich color to give the area a pop of drama and personality.

If you don’t have a dedicated room for an office, this is your opportunity to let your design style shine. Install a funky overhead light fixture or look for some neon abstract artwork that will make this part of your home stand out from the rest.

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Use Only What You Need

No matter what size your bedroom is, it’s best to keep things as simple as possible when it comes to your bedroom office. If you don’t need a massive filing cabinet, don’t buy one. If a laptop is sufficient, stick to that instead of buying a bulky computer tower.

Don’t add a table lamp to your desk if the bedroom has plenty of windows or bright overhead lighting. Make a list of the items you need, and eliminate the ones you don’t so you’re getting the absolute most functionality from the space you have available to you.

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While a designated room to call your office is a possibility for some, not everyone is blessed with a spare room to turn into a home office. This doesn’t mean you have to resort to your sofa, kitchen, or dining room table with your laptop, because if you have spare closet space, this means you can create an office inside a closet, also called a ‘cloffice’.

While a walk-in closet can easily be transformed into an office, a niche space in your floor plan or next to a bigger furniture piece can be a great spot for an office nook.

A closet office with a door is great for work-life balance, as you can physically close the space after you finish your workday. If you’re tight on space, you can install a sliding barn door, yet even a curtain can do the job just fine and hide your desk away when it’s not in use.

In the list below, I have gathered the most interesting closet desk ideas to get inspired to create a dedicated workspace out of a small space.

A double desk space built inside of a custom bedroom wardrobe for a seamless effect

Let’s start with my personal favorite of the closet office ideas on this list. The entire wall space in this bedroom is used for built-in cabinets providing the interior with a lot of storage space.

The middle of the custom-built wardrobe is turned into a two-person desk with open shelving on the top which is great for storing paperwork, a green plant, or even small framed photos if you are looking to make it more personal.

Two desk lamps underneath the shelves provide the work space with task lighting and two classic black chairs contrast nicely against the white cabinets.

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A shelf system next to a wardrobe module makes use of vertical space available

In a niche space in between a large wardrobe module and a window, a floating desk paired with wall shelves creates a functional workspace that looks light and airy. The wall shelves can be used for deco objects, but they are also great for paperwork and other office supplies.

While it’s important to ensure proper lighting in your office nook, having natural light from a nearby window is even better.

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A custom oak home office section inside a kitchen module

In this example, a kitchen module is extended to a wall of closet modules, with an integrated closet office in oak wood inside. Having a dedicated space is a great alternative to working at the kitchen table and the shelves above the desk can be used to store all your office essentials.

Home Story shot in Kristina Line’s home for Ferm Living

Walk-in closet office ideas that make use of an existing space

This simple office closet with white walls and white floating shelves makes use of what used to be a closet room. A floating desk top attached to the wall paired with wall shelves and a simple chair creates a designated space for working from home.

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A work top on trestle legs serves as the perfect home office spot in what used to be a closet space in the example below. The white walls of the hallway and closet office stand out against the beige walls of the adjacent living room and the black accents in the furniture and accessories add a beautiful contrast to this home office.

Styled by Annica Clarmell for Stadshem

A large built-in closet office that includes a bedroom window

This is one of the more elaborate closet office ideas on the list, as the solution requires building an entire space inside the room. The assymetric floor plan of this large bedroom is fitted with a wardrobe with sliding doors next to the bed and a small room by the window which includes a beautiful window sill desk with storage underneath it.

By painting the walls of this larger space yellow, a unique and personal style element is added and bulletin boards just like the one used on this desk are great for keeping personal notes.

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A bedroom wardrobe with an integrated desk and a spot for the TV

The back wall in the middle of a custom bedroom wardrobe is used for mounting a TV that can be watched from the bed. The area below the TV holds a table top that goes from one closet to the other and provides the space with a spacious home office spot which is great when you need a large space to work from.

photographed by Henrik Linden, sold at Alvhem

A wardrobe with an integrated home office spot

When you don’t have so much space available, it’s a great idea to build your wardrobe around an office table just like in the example below. This way you don’t have to sacrifice storage opportunities below the ceiling and there is enough space for a desk in between the wall and the main wardrobe module.

The whole room features beautiful wallpaper and elegant wainscoting, which matches the style of the custom wardrobe. The desk itself is made from green marble and is paired with a beautiful desk lamp and a leather chair that finishes the look off perfectly.

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Jonas Berg via Stadshem

Closet offices separated from the rest of the space with a curtain

Half of the entryway closet is turned into an office space paired with an eye-catching light blue chair to add a playful effect. The white curtains replace a closet door on the office side of the cabinet and the extra room on top of the desk can be used for storage as well.

Styled by Apartment Studio for Stadshem

A tiny office in an entryway niche spot separated by a curtain

When you don’t have an unused closet that you can turn into an office spot, a niche area in your room can be a great spot for turning into a workspace as well. The end of the entryway in the example below is fitted with shelves and a floating desk, which provides just enough room to work from home.

It’s important to add light fixtures so you can ensure good lighting in your home office space and adding a curtain is a great way to be able to close your workplace from the outside world when you’re ready to end your workday.

photographed by Krister Engström, styled by Livindeco, sold via Kvarteret Mäkleri

A walk-in closet office with a second level for storage space

Since you can access this closet office from both the hallway and the bedroom, it doesn’t feel claustrophobic or cramped at all. This larger storage closet fits a desk, chair, and wall shelving comfortably and a lowered ceiling divides the closet into two levels.

The upper level is great for storing luggage pieces or winter clothes storage in summer and vice versa.

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A luxurious custom wardrobe module with an integrated desk in oak wood

I absolutely love this gorgeous custom wardrobe and office module in this bedroom with greige walls. This is probably the most elegant of the closet office ideas on this list as the compact desk and storage module in the middle is made out of a beautiful oak wood that is lit up with LED lighting on the sides, making this element a true focal point in the bedroom.

The vertical space underneath the ceiling is used for storage and the two closet doors on either side of the desk add symmetry to the entire room.

Styled by @vasakvadrat, sold via Sjöman Frisk

A small home office section inside of a hallway closet space

In this entryway, where there could easily be a full wall of closets, the bottom part of the closet is left out and replaced by a tabletop, providing the space with an impromptu home office spot. Notice that there is a plug built into the wall of the closet office, which is a crucial element for a workspace.

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Working in front of the window is great when you want to enjoy the view and also get some Vitamine D at the same time. When you create a windowsill desk and combine two functionalities into one, you will save space and sit as close to the window as possible while you work: the best of both worlds.

Below, you can find my favorite windowsill desk to get you inspired if you are looking to integrate a workspace into one of your home’s windowsills as well.

A white windowsill desk next to a vintage cabinet in a small hallway

The white-painted vintage storage cabinet in this hallway is built right next to a window with white frames. The deep windowsill is turned into an impromptu home office area which is small, but perfect to check your emails.

The mint green chair stands out in front of the white floors and white elements and the fresh green plant found on the desk finishes the look off perfectly.

Styled by Anna Van Keppel, photographed by Mia Borgelin, via Historiska Hem

Combine storage space and a windowsill desk to get everything out of your small room

The windowsill for this walk-in closet is created by a beautiful desk with storage functionality that spreads from wall to wall. The area underneath the worktop is kept empty on the right side to allow a comfortable place to sit, while on the left side, you can find a combination of drawers and open shelving.

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Use the space underneath the sloped roof to integrate a work desk

skylights typically don’t have a windowsill area and the sloped ceilings usually make it a bit more difficult to decorate the room, let alone integrate a home office.

This small attic room, however, has a custom solution with open shelving along the walls creating a long windowsill that goes over into a computer desk, and into a bookshelf by the other wall.

via Historiska Hem

Optimize the space in front of a full-height window

Extra large windows let in an abundance of sunlight anyway, so you can opt to cover part of the area in front of the window by placing a chair and desk in front of it without having to change or obstruct the view too much.

By picking out a windowsill desk in the same color as the window frames, both of the elements blend into each other for a seamless effect.

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Work around the window and the wall space

This long and narrow window is embedded into surrounding walls and provides a lovely view of the greenery outside. By aligning the custom desk to the walls, you can turn an otherwise lost area of the floorplan into a nice home office spot.

You can store all the things you need while working in the elegantly integrated drawers underneath the worktop, which is such an elegant idea.

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An enlarged window sill turns into a spacious bedroom home office

In this cozy bedroom setting, a custom desk is attached to the window sill and fixated with brackets to the wall. Both the desk and the window sill are made out of light wood species, complementing the light color palette in the bedroom space.

Both the window and the windowsill are quite wide, allowing for long and narrow desk space to place your laptop and store away notebooks and other home office things. If you are working with an extra wide window, you could even install a longer desk, add another chair, and create a two-person desk in front of the window.

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A simple pine wood windowsill paired with a stool

In a kitchen space with sage green walls, the area between the radiator and the window is used to install a wood panel resting on top of two white brackets. This surface is paired with a small stool and can be used as an in-promptu laptop spot.

Styled by Livin Deco, photographed by Krister Engström via Kvarteret Makleri

A floating desk in front of a window with an angled wall

It was a perfect idea to turn the area in front of this bedroom window into a home office with a floating desk with a lot of space. The worktop is placed slightly lower than the original windowsill, allowing for a spot to place some books and plants in front of the window.

Styled by Josefssonljung, photographed by Jonas Berg for Stadshem

Adding wallpaper to any room will add style and personality, yet a home office can especially benefit from a beautiful focal point to boost your creativity. Wallpaper can be a great way to add a personal touch to your office, something you can only take advantage of when working from home.

The inspiring home office wallpaper ideas in this list vary in style, pattern, and color and you can use them to get inspired to transform your own desk space. Work with an accent wall for a subtle touch or cover the entire room with wallpaper patterns to achieve an overall look.

Wallpaper can be a great option to add color and texture to your space and you can go bold or subtle in the pattern design so it can fit perfectly to the space. Wallpapers can also be used to visually separate your home office area from the rest of the room if you don’t have a dedicated room to work from.

A subtle office wallpaper paired with a vintage desk

When you prefer calm and tranquil energy in a room to focus and get some work done, you might want to select a subtle and subdued pattern for your room or feature wall. This gorgeous home office space with a vintage desk is finished off with a subtle green-grey wallpaper that matches perfectly with the paint color on the historic door right next to it.

The darker tones in the vintage desk and art prints stand out against the subtle pattern and the natural light coming into this space adds a subtle glow to this work area.

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A cozy office space corner that stands out against the wallpaper design

The mixture of the rattan desk chair, sheepskin, and the beautiful selection of accessories on and around this home office desk create a cozy, welcoming, and overall good working environment. The natural textures in the materials are enhanced by a beautiful green office wallpaper design that is applied to the whole room.

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An entire room with a bold wallpaper design featuring a small home office spot

The bold pattern wallpaper is applied to the whole room of this turn-of-the-century home, making the white historic doors stand out in a powerful way against the dark color of the wallpaper design. The classic decor paired with the antique desk is an excellent choice for this setting and the old typewriter is the perfect decor addition while the desk is not in use.

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A blue home office wallpaper paired with a black desk

The intricate bird pattern on this beautiful office wallpaper instantly puts you in a creative mood. Big pattern wallpaper designs are often used for feature walls or bigger spaces, while smaller patterns tend to do well in smaller rooms.

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A modern home office with a sage green wallpaper

The calm and natural sage green wallpaper design used on these home office walls really makes the white desk and natural oak desk chair pop out from its backdrop. Rather than using green paint, the home office wallpaper adds a bit more texture, which eliminates the need for additional decor pieces to decorate the office space.

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A modest wallpaper allows you to focus on a difficult task

When you find it hard to focus in a bold space, pick out a wallpaper that is subtle in both the design and color palette, like the one used in this soft and delicate home office. The brown shades in the wood and leather warm the look up and turn this corner into a cozy spot to get some work done.

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A feature wall perfect for a creative space

An accent wall covered in wallpaper is great when you want to include your home office inside of the living room, bedroom, or kitchen space. Not only will the wallpaper add character and style to the setting, but it can also serve to separate the functional areas visually from each other.

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A delicate floral pattern on the wall of a small hobby area

When you use your home office for creative hobbies as well, you might want to focus on achieving a creative atmosphere when selecting the perfect wallpaper for your office walls. I love the way this floral design pairs with the old photographs on the wall and with the old desk and chair.

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A wallpaper with a marble pattern in a bedroom home office corner

This must be one of the most impressive home office wallpaper ideas on the list, as the entire bedroom height is covered with an impressive wallpaper in a brown tone that is complemented by a full-length mustard curtain.

Even though there is a wide selection of wallpapers available that look like natural stone, this brown-tone marble design has an amazing effect in this home office, combined bedroom.

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A professional home office with a subtle grey wallpaper

When you are lucky enough to have an entire room available to call your home office, it makes sense to cover all the walls with wallpaper to achieve a cohesive effect throughout the space. When you face the wall with your back, the wallpaper will provide a great background on video calls with clients or colleagues as well – added bonus.

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A subtle wallpaper background in a kitchen home office section

The countertop on the kitchen cabinets in this space is continued over into a work table, which is a great solution for adding a home office to your house when you don’t have a dedicated room. The greige kitchen cabinets with the wood countertops are paired with a classic and delicate wallpaper that adds an elegant backdrop to the mix of vintage pieces.

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A stylish dark wallpaper design adds depth

We’ve seen this home office spot on this list with another wallpaper design, yet with this dark and bold pattern, it easily becomes one of the most characterful home office wallpaper ideas on this list. I love the way the white table lamp jumps out of this setting and the way the blue swatch on the wall complements the wallpaper color so perfectly.

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A small home office setting with a large and contrasting wallpaper design

The big leaf patterns on this beautiful green and blue wallpaper transform this home office and add a bold pop of color and pattern to the otherwise very neutral color palette and energy in the furniture and accessories.

via Sandberg Wallpaper

A dark and classic design is the perfect option for a bedroom home office corner

The classic style of this combined vanity and work spot is brought to life by the elegant wallpaper in a deep color, that softens out the daylight coming in through those historic windows. The brown and pink tones in the desk, chair, and curtain contrast beautifully with the cool undertones on the wall.

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A retro design adds structure to this home office space

This is one of the most retro home office wallpaper ideas on the list, which provides the space with clean lines on the wall. The clean lines of the wallpaper and desk are contrasted by the curves on the Wishbone chair, in the arm of the lamp, and in the art print on the wall.

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An attractive green wallpaper to add personality

Imagine this office without the wallpaper and it would not look that interesting, wouldn’t it? I think the balance between creating a good working environment that is both inspiring and calming is achieved perfectly in this space by using a subtle pattern in a beautiful, calm sage green tone.

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A blue floral wallpaper around a desk integrated into an old doorway

The beautiful custom structure created by the white desk that fits inside of what used to be a doorway is accentuated by the use of a blue floral wallpaper, which makes both the white desk and the doorframe stand out in a gorgeous way.

The blue tones are paired with black accents and natural tones in the cardboard storage boxes and the cork pinboard on the wall.

via Entrance Makleri

Home office wallpaper ideas for kids

We’ve seen many home office wallpaper ideas for working from home, yet kids’ rooms are ideal candidates for wallpapers as well. While home offices need to be professional, a wallpaper design in a kid’s room can be all about inspiration and creativity.

To find the best wallpaper for your kid’s homework table, apply the same rules as for adults, yet add a bit more fun and whimsy.

The botanical wallpaper with green and red tones used in the room below is paired up with green and pink tones in the furniture and accessories as well, for a fun yet stylish theme that is characterized by the little flags hanging from the ceiling.

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Even though the green wallpaper in this kid’s room can be used in adult home offices as well, it’s paired with such fun and elegant accessories so clearly belonging to a child that the overall look gets a playful appearance.

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A dark green floating desk combined with wall shelving in the same color is applied to a wall that is treated with floral wallpaper in brown tones for a moody effect that complements the color of the door to the children’s room.

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The cute pastel pink desk in this kid’s room is complemented by a mixture of grey and pink tones in the wallpaper, creating a whimsical office spot for doing homework.

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While some of us have the luxury of having a room dedicated to a home office, in most of our homes, a desk is added to a living room, bedroom, or other available space. When combining room functionalities together, especially when working with a smaller floor plan, it’s crucial to select a desk that is compact and includes storage.

This post is all about the combination of computer desk functionality with a bookshelf to provide extra storage for the paperwork you want to keep within reach or accessories you want to have on display in your interior.

Some of the solutions below are products from brands you can shop as readily available items, others are more general concepts that can be made out of shelving systems. They all have one thing in common though: they will allow you to create a nice home office spot on any free wall in your home while blending in with your interior style.

A black bookshelf with a desk against a greige wall for a dramatic effect

This black wall bracket system spreads over an entire wall painted in a beautiful greige paint color. The desk surface is big enough so it can be used as a computer desk and the other shelves are great for a mixture of storage and display of accessories.

When working with a customizable shelf system, make sure to leave enough space between the desk shelf and the shelves on top so you can place a lamp or display in your home office.

Styled by Nouvel Interior, photographed by Alen Cordic for Bjurfors

A white wall-mounted bookshelf with a desk on a small surface

Similar to the first example, this bracket system provides the space with a home office spot on a relatively small surface right next to the sofa in this living room. The white shelves and brackets blend in with the white wall and make the bookshelf desk even more subtle.

The black desk chair and accessories stand out against the white backdrop and the desk light is a clasp lamp that is attached to one of the shelves so it doesn’t take up any space on the desk itself.

via Alvhem

A walnut bookshelf desk system with gold brackets

The classic DK3 Royal System was designed by Poul Cadovius in 1948 and has a very classic look. The system consists of wall-mounted wooden rails, shelves with hangers in brass or stainless steel, and various cabinets that can be customized to your needs, including a desk to turn your shelving system into a little home office.

I love the combination of the dark green walls with the walnut wood and the brass brackets, which must make this the most elegant and classy solution on the list.

A wall-mounted bookshelf desk with a drawer

This beautiful wall shelving system made out of wood stands out against the modern white walls. The black brackets and the black desk chair add contrast to the setting, which is a color combination that comes back in the adjacent hallway.

The drawer underneath the desk provides extra storage for small office supplies and the assymetric placement of the shelves makes the setting a little bit playful.

Interior design by Laura Seppanen and photography by Pauliina Salonen

A custom corner shelving solution with a desk in black against pink walls

A small niche corner in this hallway with pink walls has been transformed into a corner bookshelf desk with black walls and black shelving. In order for this corner bookshelf to work as a desk as well, the shelves have been cut at an angle, to allow enough space for the home office section.

The combination of the pink hallway walls with the black color palette in the home office section is very powerful and matches the color of the doors and window frames in the space. The grey carpet adds a soft touch and comes back in the seat cover on the desk stool.

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A freestanding white bookshelf solution with closed storage and a computer desk

For my studio home, I selected the Moebe bookshelf system, which is a freestanding modular solution that includes both a computer desk and a storage cabinet module with doors. While this bookshelf desk is available in a wood or black version as well, I picked out a white setting that would blend in with the white flooring and white walls in this place.

The desk is the perfect home office when I’m in Belgium and I love working from my laptop next to this window looking over the fields.

A large wall-to-wall shelf that includes an office spot

When you have a larger wall available, like in this beautiful living room with grey walls, you can spread your shelving solution over the entire wall for a more impressive effect. The computer desk on the right side is paired up with a few shelves for books and a large green plant that really stands out in this setting.

via Alexander White

Two wall-mounted desks with shelving designed by Børge Mogensen

The recently released BM29 shelf designed by Børge Mogensen is a bookshelf system with a desk that is available as a single or double desk solution for when you work from home with two people. You could also use one of the desks a computer desk and the other for making notes.

Børge Mogensen designed the BM29 bookshelf for Fredericia in 1956 and this timeless and functional piece of furniture adds beautiful Scandinavian elegance to your home office.

A bookshelf desk that continues on the other wall for a cohesive look

The white bracket shelving system used in this turn-of-the-century living room is paired up with natural wood shelving for a natural look that matches the wood color in the flooring and the other furniture pieces in the interior.

The shelving system is spread over two walls on each side of the doorway, with a home office spot with a computer desk on the left side and a bookshelf with closed storage on the other side.

via Alvhem

A computer desk as part of a wall-attached bookshelf system

The Tônn bookshelf is a modular bookshelf system that attaches to the wall and can be customized with closed storage, shelving, and even a desk module. The off-white bookshelf desk blends into the wall with the same paint color and the closed storage right above the desk module is easy to reach while working.

A simple wall-mounted bookshelf with a desk blends into the wall

In this living room with white walls and white-soaped hardwood flooring, a white bookshelf desk system blends into the walls and takes up only a small corner next to the door. The shelves can hold folders, decor items, and paperwork, along with accessories, while the long and narrow desk makes for a spacious home office spot.

via Alvhem

The String Furniture System bookshelf with a desk or table

String Furniture is one of the most famous brands for modular wall shelving and it’s also the solution I have had in my personal home for years. It’s easy to update and adjust to your needs and over time, I included a foldable table, which functions as a computer desk as well.

The bookshelf can also be used in the kitchen as a small table for having coffee next to your espresso machine and the foldable table can also be replaced by a smaller desk shelf if you want your home office setting to be even more compact.

In the past few years, many of us got the opportunity to work from home, whether all the time or just a few days a week. While this is a nice change, it can sometimes be a little challenging to fit a desk for one person in an apartment, let alone a home office spot for two people.

Below you can find my top picks for inspiring two-person desk solutions. Some are made by a carpenter, some require some DIY skills and some can just be made out of readily available Ikea components.

Two-person desk built inside a custom wardrobe

While planning this wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling custom wardrobe, space was carved out for a double desk. Similar to wardrobes constructed around a bed, two taller wardrobes are connected by a top row in the middle, leaving an area in between them that can be filled with a two-person desk.

via Entrance Makleri

A DIY double desk custom fit into the space

If you are a little skilled in the DIY department, you can always construct your own two-person desk that goes wall-to-wall. You can attach it to the wall with brackets, or work with a DIY foot in the middle to stabilize it. If you want to take it even further, you can even use the same wood for some open shelving like in the below example.

Styled by  Marie Ramse and Pella Hedeby, photographed by Kristofer Johnsson

Below: A simple worktop attached to the wall with hidden brackets for a minimal two-person desk solution that seamlessly blends into the dark wall.

Styling by Anna Mårselius, photography by Ragnar Ómarsson for JM, via Hitta Hem

A wall bracket system is perfect to combine storage shelves with a double home office desk. The bracket system can be attached to the wall where needed and the wood boards can be cut to size to make room for one or two people working.

via Stadshem

Storage modules to make a two-person home office desk

Ikea has some really nice drawers that fit underneath a desk and when combined with a custom-cut worktop, they can be used as legs for a double workstation desk.

You can use three drawer elements for a double desk with a lot of storage space, or you can use one drawer element in the middle combined with legs on the side for a lighter effect.

Below: three Ikea Alex modules combined with a large black worktop

via Fantastic Frank

Below: An Ikea Helmer drawer module for extra storage space with two trestle legs (from an old Ikea collection) on each side

via Alvhem

via Alvhem

Below: an Ikea Alex module combined with a large black worktop with four hairpin legs on the sides to create a double computer desk.

via Historiska Hem

Trestle legs to make a custom double computer desk

Working with trestle legs and a worktop is probably the easiest way to create a home office spot, whether it’s just a one-person computer desk or one for two people. Trestle legs come in a wide variety of colors and materials, so you can just go for one that you like.

The nice thing about this type of construction is that as long as stability allows it, you can work with any size table top depending on how much space you both need for your home offices.

Below: White trestle legs and a white table top combined with contrasting black desk chairs for a black-and-white look.

Photography by Jonas Berg for Stadshem 

Below: A small two-person desk made out of a wood top and black trestle legs. The black desk chairs add a certain sophistication to the apple green walls and the area rug visually separates the home office from the rest of the space.

via Historiska Hem

Below: a wood top plate fitting exactly between the two walls, supported by two white table legs offers a small home office desk for two people.

via Wrede

Below: A living room corner is transformed into a narrow yet long double desk with a combination of black trestle legs and a white worktop.

via Stadshem – see the full home tour here

Below: An all-white trestle desk solution for two, with a metal grid that is spread over the two workspaces as a pinboard.

styled by Pella Hedeby and photographed by Kristofer Johnsson.

Below: A small white two-person desk in white, with contrasting black Ant chairs for a contrasting look.

Styling by Pella Hedeby, photography by Kristofer Johnsson for JM

Below: a small office space filled with a two-person desk, a pin board spread over the entire wall, and ample storage space.

via Ikea Livet Hemma

Modular legs to make a big two-person computer desk

In the below example, the affordable Ikea Adils legs are used to create a custom double desk solution in white. White desks tend to blend in against white walls, making them seem less large.

Styling by Grey Deco, photographed by Jonas Berg for Stadshem

A long table turned into a two-person desk

While you can work on a custom solution or a DIY project to create double desks, sometimes all you need is a large table.

Below: A long vintage table functions as a two-person computer desk in an all-white space.

Photographed by Sara Medina Lind for My Home magazine

Below: The Mingle dining table from Ferm Living is used as a double desk with two beautiful pendant lights above it and open bookshelves on the wall.

 via Ferm Living

Below: a vintage workbench gets a second life as a double desk against a dark wall for a moody office setting.

via Still Inspiration

Sitting opposite each other at a large table

Instead of placing a long desk against the wall, you can always place a wider table in the middle of the room and create two workspaces on either side of the table. This allows you to place a bookshelf against the wall for storage.

Photography by Chris Tonnesen for Elle Decor

Below: Open bookshelves on the wall in combination with a table functioning as a double desk in the middle of the workspace. By limiting the amount of furniture in the room, you create a spacious and contemporary office space.

via Alvhem

When placing a large table perpendicular to the wall, you create a desk for two people and you can use the other wall space for a small drawer unit or a glass cabinet.

via Residence Magazine

Below: A square table providing two workspaces with two of the same lamps creates a nice visual effect on the table. The wall underneath the window is used for a closed storage module that can hold papers and a printer on top.

via Residence Magazine

A custom solution

When you have the opportunity to work with a carpenter when you remodel your home, you can anticipate two-person desks and integrate them seamlessly into the interior design of the space.

design by McLaren Excell

Below: a custom solution by Norwegian design company Ask Og Eng in Bamboo that creates two working spots in front of the window.

Norwegian design company Ask og Eng

A two-person desk combined out of two desks

The easiest solution to create double desks is of course to just combine two single desks next to each other. Below you can find one height-adjustable standing desk against another and since they touch, it seems like one big desk.

via the Ikea blog

Below: a double computer desk made out of two single desks right next to each other. By hanging pictures on the entire wall above the desks, you connect the workplaces visually.

Styled by Emma Persson Lagerberg, photographed by Petra Bindel for Elle Decoration

Vintage furniture pieces can add so much to an interior as they always tend to tell a story and add character. I love them, especially when combined with modern and contemporary elements for a contrast between old and new and I think they look amazing in Scandinavian interiors.

Use a small antique desk as an impromptu home office

Antique desks tend to combine well with modern design styles or a contemporary interior just as well as in a Scandinavian interior. A small antique work desk can be the main item to create a home office corner in a dining room, living room, bedroom, or small spare room without having to dedicate a whole room to it.

Below you can see 15 beautiful home office ideas with vintage desks in bedrooms, living rooms, or hallway spaces. Each one of them is styled to perfection, sometimes painted (like in the first bold example), sometimes left in their original state, sometimes paired up with a retro desk chair, but always unique and perfectly blended into a Scandinavian interior design.

A pink-painted vintage desk combined with a petrol blue wall color

As if the bold color choice of this pink-painted desk wasn’t yet enough of a statement, the fact that it has been combined with a petrol blue wall enhances the bold effect of the vintage desk in this room. Modern interior elements like the white table lamp, the rice paper shade on the ceiling, and the white Fritz Hansen ANT chair contrast against the vintage look of the desk, and the blue hue of the wall come back in the art print above the desk.

Painting a vintage piece is an easy furniture makeover you can achieve with a piece you no longer like. You can even replace the handles if they are not to your liking or give the desk a more modern expression with a different handle. Beslag design has a really nice collection of nordic design vintage and modern handles if you are looking to give your furniture an upgrade.

via Entrance Makleri

A minimal white setting with a vintage wood desk

I featured the full bedroom with this vintage desk in this blog post from a while back (have a look, the bedroom itself is so elegant and inviting). The small furniture piece is a vintage writing desk, which is perfect to do some small home office tasks or to reply to emails on your laptop. The sheer curtains combined with the white table lamp and the HAY About a chair in grey upholstery work perfectly together for a Scandinavian-style home office design in a modest, neutral color palette.

Styled by Linnéa H. Manaberi, photographed by Frederik J Karlsson for Alvhem

A vintage desk combined with a sage green gallery wall

I love the way the warm color of the wood vintage desk contrasts with the cool tint of the sage green wall color decorated with a gallery wall with minimal posters. The white Flos Gatto table lamp combined with the white metal chair balance out the warm color palette in both the wood of the vintage desk and that of the gorgeous wooden doors leading up to the bedroom. Make sure to check out the full home tour here.

Styled by Linnéa H. Manaberi for Alvhem

A vintage fold-out table as a desk

Rather than combining a vintage desk with modern elements and clean lines, I like how the stylist leaned into the vintage look and combined it with an old painting to enhance the vintage look and feel even more. This desk is used for keeping perfumes and cosmetics but can be a stand-in on home office days at the same time.

Just like in the first example, the wall of this bedroom (see the full apartment tour here) has been painted in a petrol blue color, which is a perfect cool tint to add some character to your bedroom. If you are looking for some more blue bedroom wall inspiration, check out this summary I made a while back: 13 inspiring bedrooms with blue walls.

Styled by Emma Fisher, photographed by Anders Bergstedt for Alvhem

A wood vintage desk in an all-grey bedroom setting

This bedroom consists solely out of tints of grey, with the exception of the beautiful warm wood color of the vintage desk and the wooden picture frame hanging above it. The Fritz Hansen Drop chair and the subtle olive branch add the finishing touches to this cozy work-from-home spot.

Check out the rest of this beautiful nordic interior in the full apartment tour here.

Styled by Emma Fisher and Linnéa H. Manaberi , photographed by Henrik Linden for Alvhem

A vintage desk against a warm grey wall color

Just like the first home office example, this desk has been combined with the white Fritz Hansen ANT chair (€306*– $436*), while the warm grey of the wall has been matched by the Flowerpot VP3 table lamp designed by Verner Panton for &Tradition. Rather than creating contrast in this space, more warm elements were added to the room design to enhance this warm and inviting home office setup.

Styled by Grey Decor, photographed by Fredrik J Karlsson for Alvhem

A black-painted vintage desk and an iconic desk chair

This beautiful black vintage desk has been fitted with a modern desk lamp: the popular HAY Matin table lamp (€184* – $165*) with it’s delicate pleads contrast so nicely against the black of the vintage desk and mirror. To finish things off, a Fritz Hansen Series 7™ Swivel Armrest Chair in leather (€ 1.837*–$2,139) was added, which is a true classic and iconic design piece that enhances the look and takes it to another level. The terracotta jug filled with a dried branch finishes things of nicely.

Styled by Linnéa H. Manaberi, photographed by Anders Bergstedt for Alvhem

A vintage white desk for a feminine look

I love the bright look of this home office created in front of a bedroom window. The elegant white vintage desk has been finished off with a house plant in red tones and framed by these beautiful full-length beige curtains and a vintage chair. The pink comes back in the bedding on the bed as well, for a cohesive, elegant look.

via Alvhem

A vintage fold-out table combined with a Monstera

Vintage pieces and indoor plants always go so well together I think. This work space has been combined with a classic Tolomeo Tavolo Desk Lamp in black by Artemide (€ 284,75*– $362*)- and the HAY Result chair in beige and lacquered oak (€ 359*– $374*) with a design that reminds of a vintage school chair, fitting perfectly with the rest of the home office setting.

via Entrance Makleri

A classic vintage desk combined with blue tints as a bedroom home office spot

The vintage desk in this beautiful bedroom with blue tints has such beautiful detailing and it looks like such a treasure. The blue in the art print on the wall finishes things off nicely and the small green plant that has been added on the desk in the Dora Maar bowl designed by Jonathan Adler (€55 – $50*) is such a playful addition to the setting.

via Alvhem

A vintage desk setup in an awkward layout niche

Sometimes old buildings have these weird layouts, which are often a challenge to design. A small home office spot is the perfect setup to fit in such a small niche though, as you can truely optimize the space. I love the way the String system shelving (€142 for the shelves* + €69 for the sides*// $174 for the shelves* + $116 for the sides*), provides extra open storage on both of the walls.

via Stadshem

A black-painted vintage desk combined with white and grey

The combination of black and white in front of the subtle grey wall works very nicely in this home office setup. The brass accents of the drawer handles and the rattan of the bentwood chair add elements of interest to this otherwise modest style.

Styled by Grey Deco for Kvarteret Makleri

A black and white setting in a tiny room

This home office fits inside of a tiny room and even though it has a very similar style to the previous example (the same stylist designed both of these Scandinavian homes), I think the modern interior design touch distinguishes them from each other. Also in this example, the white Fritz Hansen ANT chair makes an entry and contrasts wonderfully with the black vintage desk.

via Stadshem

An all-vintage home office setup

While I think the power lays in the combination of vintage pieces with modern elements, this beautiful and characterful home office combines a vintage desk with a vintage desk chair and a vintage desk lamp.

via Stadshem

A white vintage painted desk combined with a blue bentwood chair

The color combination of this home office setup in a Scandinavian bedroom is so intriguing. The blue-painted bentwood chair combined with the dark grey wall color works so beautifully and I love the way the space next to the wardrobe has been used in such an optimal way to fit in a small home office.

via Entrance Makleri

A warm wood secretary with extra storage space

This antique secretary is one of those perfect writing desks for a guest room, as it also provides you with lots of storage space in the drawers and cabinet on both sides.

The warm wood of the secretary contrasts nicely against the white walls and the white-soaped flooring in this beautiful turn-of-the-century space and the warm tones in the accessories and art prints complement the look nicely.

via Alvhem

A small vintage office desk painted in the same color as the wall

Smaller antique desks are perfect to add to a bedroom as an impromptu home office spot, but can also be used as a dressing table when combined with a mirror above it just like in this beautiful bedroom. The desk has been painted in the same color as the wall for a tone-on-tone effect and the XL mirror reflects the daylight coming from the window in a perfect way.

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Henrik Linden for Alvhem

A desk with an exposed wood top and black-painted legs

When you discover a vintage piece, it doesn’t need to be perfect. You can always give it a small DIY transformation like in this beautiful example where the top has been kept bare, but the legs have been painted in glossy black for a more dramatic effect that pairs up nicely with the light grey walls and the light oak flooring in this beautiful apartment.

via Entrance Makleri

An antique secretary desk against a dark grey wall

The combination of the vintage secretary with the green vintage bankers’ lamp and the modern stool against the dark grey walls works like a charm. The secretary functions as a home office spot in the bedroom, yet at the same time, it offers storage opportunities in the drawers.

Styled by Studio Cuvier, photographed by Henrik Linden for Alvhem

A grey-painted antique desk combined with a round wall mirror

This beautiful antique desk has ornate details and has been painted in a neutral light grey paint color that complements the deep green-grey wall color of the bedroom. The combination of the desk with the rustic table lamp and the large round mirror works perfectly and the black chair finishes the look off in an elegant way.

via Alvhem – see the full home tour here

A simple antique wood desk against historic attic walls

The natural wood desk with three antique drawers fits perfectly against the rough white plaster walls of this attic apartment with exposed wood beams. The warm wood tone of the desk complements the dark wood beams and the natural oak chair. These three wood tones make for an interesting warm color palette in the space.

styled by Livin Deco, photographed by Jonas Berg, for sale via Stadshem