We’re not all blessed with a large space to create a home office, and from one small home office owner to another, I think you can have even more fun with them!
The most important part of designing your space is to create a clear distinction from how you relax and unwind at home after working in the same space all day.
Stuck for ideas? I’ve compiled a round up of some of the most genius small home office ideas that can easily be created in the smallest spaces you have available.
17 Genius Small Home Office Ideas That Pack A Punch
1.Bedroom Office Combo
This was my own little home office I created when I lived in my flat. I only had one bedroom to play around with to create a multi purpose space in the bedroom.
As you can see, it’s not the biggest space, but it worked! It only cost under ยฃ150 and I just love the finished result. You can choose to zone the space with a different colour, but I still wanted the bedroom to feel relaxing, so instead, incorporating colours into the decor was a great way to add some warmth and fun details to the office space.
2. Garden Pod
Have you ever thought about a garden pod? These are a great idea if you permanently work from home or need a presentable home office to welcome clients.
If this sounds like you, it may be worth considering engaging with an office interior design company that will help to create a productive and motivational space, whilst also ensuring its the perfect place for meetings and how you present your business.
A well designed and styled home office space will pay dividends over time, after all, you are a product of your environment!
3. Petite Alcove Office
Tiny office spaces that feel and look executed to perfection. If you have a dead alcove space crying out for some attention, work it into a home office as shown below.
Utilise a unit with shelving to the ceiling. This will draw the eye up as you enter the room, but also maximise your storage opportunities in a small space.
4. Neutral, Calming Space
It’s worth considering the colours you use in a small home office. Bold, clashing colours aren’t the best colours for how we feel within them, and how they help with our productivity levels.
Neutral and soft colours such as creams, soft sage greens and blues are much easier on the eye, and they’ll help you feel calm and mellow within them too. Try to avoid harsh colours such as red and bright yellows which instantly engage all senses.
5. Tongue and Groove Panelling
Tongue and groove panelling is a fail safe way to achieve a stylish look. If you’re building a little work station between units, panelling like this adds gorgeous definition whilst also elongating the wall.
6. Under The Stairs
Get crafty with the space you have available to you, and that includes using up every inch of space, even the space under your stairs.
I mean, if it’s good enough for Harry Potter… But seriously, this petite desk setup maximises the space above with additional shelving. Cosy, compact and super cute.
7. Add Definition With Black
A black desk is always a good idea. Black brings a touch of modernity and is brilliant way to ground a colour scheme. Keep things neutral on the wall and let your desk do the heavy lifting.
Add a few other black accents into the room, this will just help to tie the rooms colour scheme together.
8. Curate A Motivational Gallery Wall
We’ve always got time for a perfectly curated gallery wall, and what better way to motivate you?
Staring at a blank wall all day can feel pretty uninspiring, so add some colour and introduce your favourite places, things or quotes to uplift you on a morning. Adding a gallery wall is a brilliant way to subtly zone the area too.
9. Tucked Away
When your office space shares a space with a bedroom, you don’t necessarily want to draw attention to it, especially as you’re trying to drift off after a long day.
If you have an alcove space, neatly tucking away your office space here is a genius and smart way to do it as it doesn’t encroach into the room in any way.
10. Moveable Office Unit
These moveable office units are perfect for small or busy households. They’re neat in nature and it means you can easily change up your working location when you get bored.
11. Half Wall Panelling
I have to admit, this is one of my favourite decor ideas for a home office. Some tasteful panelling followed up by striped wallpaper is a yes from me.
The contrast between pink and green is always a good one, whilst those stripes do their job by drawing the eye up the sloped ceiling.
12. Boho Inspired
A bohemian inspired home office is a gorgeous approach, bringing an ultra stylish yet relaxed feel to your working space.
Introduce natural materials, wooden furniture and plenty of greenery, it has oxygen boosting properties too! Add further definition by considering the fifth wall (the ceiling). A fun striped detail grounds the neutral room scheme.
13. Earthy Shades
Why not lean into the dark side? A deep, gorgeous olive green is an on-trend and perfect addition to a home office. Green keeps us in touch with our natural side and feels good to be around.
Complement with a layered lighting scheme to avoid it feeling overly dark during the winter months.
14. Plenty of Greenery
It’s no secret that real house plants have oxygen boosting properties, and they make us feel good!
There’s even plenty of hardy houseplants that will survive droughts, if they have to, so there really is no excuse for not engaging with feel good plants in your home office.
15. Go Bold!
If you’re a maximalist at heart, you’re going to love the below home office!
More is more, and if it’s not colour, you’ll want to introduce some personality with pattern, wall art, material and gorgeous decor accessories. Just let this one sink in for a moment.
16. A Multi Purpose Kitchen Space
If you have an extended, large kitchen space, pull up a chair during the day and make the most of the ample kitchen countertop space.
17. Use Dead Space On A Landing
We’ve covered all elements of where to place a small office in this post, and not forgetting that dead landing space.
I often hear from people who are stuck on what to do with their spare landing space and have no idea what to do with it. Creating a multi purpose office space is a no-brainer here. It’s tucked away, yet feels cosy and private for work calls.
Which of these small office ideas gets your vote?
