09 Oct Home Office Layout Ideas

The work-from-home movement has become more popular in recent years, and many households have allocated space in their homes for an office setup. Working remotely means creating a home office that suits your needs. At the same time, your home should still feel cosy and inviting, for the time you spend relaxing alone or connecting with your loved ones. Consider these home office layout ideas for a balance of comfort and productivity:

A Corner Office Nook

This layout idea is ideal for small homes and apartments with limited space. Consider this layout in your living room or the corner of a large bedroom, to stylishly blend into its surroundings. Purchase a compact office desk like our Student Desk (white) in the corner of the room. For more space, our Desk Top Unit (white) is a great add-on. Utilise the vertical wall space around your desk for floating shelves or our wall-filling unit (white).

Facing your Desk to a Window

If you have a dedicated room for your home office, a popular layout is to place your desk in front of a window. This is said to improve efficiency and enhance creative thinking, especially if the view from the window showcases nature. It is important to note that this layout won’t work well for east or west-facing rooms, because of the harsh and direct glare of the sun for half the day. For this layout, our Office Desk 2-Drawer 2-Tone is a great fit.

Desk Facing the Room

We suggest this layout for individuals who enjoy seeing their office space or regularly have meetings in their home office. Place your desk in the back centre of the room, facing outward. Leave enough space between your desk and the wall to sit comfortably. The surrounding office space can be completed with a chest of drawers, a filing cabinet, and an extra chair facing your desk. Personalise your home office by adding art, décor, or plants.

Desk Facing a Feature Wall

This layout is said to provide a sense of stability and can also improve concentration and focus. Face your desk to a wall that has a window to one side of it, inviting natural light that does not leave a glare on your screen. Since you’re facing a wall, consider making it a feature wall, by adding a painting or attractive wallpaper. Kit out your home office with our 800mm bookcase (white) or colour, and a contemporary credenza for additional storage.

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