Home Office

Office with orange and white gallery wall, orange and white curtains, and wood desk with brown leather task chair
A DIY Staple Created the Coolest Wall Art — For Only $25
Projects & Improvements
It was inspired by Target curtains!
Cullen Ormond
Mar 16, 2024
I Converted My Small Home Office into a Cozy English "Snug"
Projects & Improvements
I wanted it to be all couch, pillows, and patterns.
Mackenzie Schieck
Feb 27, 2024
See How a Dramatic Paint Color Transforms This Home Office
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
Other improvements include added storage and a super-functional workspace.
Sarah Everett
Feb 13, 2024
This Compact, Folding Office Chair Is the Small-Space Solution I’ve Been Searching For (and It’s Made Me More Productive)Decorating
It's also surprisingly affordable.
Mark Marino
Jan 24, 2024
This Space-Saving, Foldable Desk Has Been a Game Changer While I Work from Home — and It’s Under $100!
Shopping
Bonus: There's no assembly required.
Jasmine Grant
Jan 24, 2024
This Childhood Bedroom Staple Is My Secret “Guest Room”
Design Ideas
It’s only $300!
Kelsey Mulvey
Jan 16, 2024
12 Wall-Mounted Desks That Will Create an Instant Workspace Out of Thin Air
Shopping
And they double as dining tables and extra storage spots.
Nancy Mitchell
Jan 13, 2024
I Gave a Career Coach $50 to Make My Desk Feel Less StressfulLife
Here are the three things she recommends (with money left over).
Shifrah Combiths
Jan 10, 2024
10 Mid-Century Modern Desks That Will Elevate Your WFH Office SpaceDecorating
There's no need to sacrifice style when creating a home office space.
Kelsie Schrader
Jan 3, 2024
A “Bland” Guest Room Transforms into a Colorful, Cozy Home Library
Projects & Improvements
The after looks so luxe that the family has taken to calling it “the parlor.”
Emma Kershaw
Dec 18, 2023
This Bedroom-Turned-Office Has the Coolest BILLY Bookcase Hack
Projects & Improvements
The new “garage” is super cool and super reversible.
Kelly Dawson
Dec 16, 2023
The Best Small-Space Dining Tables That Can Double as Work DesksDecorating
If you're living in a little space and need a little table to match, look no further than this list of tables that can function as a place to eat *and* work.
Kelsie Schrader
Dec 16, 2023
This $2,500 Moody Home Office Makeover Proves Dark Wood Is a Must-Try
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
It’s the perfect complement to navy.
Kelly Dawson
Dec 9, 2023
I'm a Style Editor, and These Are My Favorite 2024 Planners Decorating
Starting at $20.
Blair Donovan
Dec 7, 2023
12 Things Everyone Should Have Somewhere in Their Home Office
Living
Whether it’s a designated room or a corner in your bedroom.
Heather Bien
Nov 11, 2023
13 Cool “Murphy Desks” That’ll Change Your Home Office — and Probably Your Life
Shopping
Because we don't all have a dedicated home office space.
Samantha Leal
Nov 10, 2023
8 Keyboards That Will Actually Look Nice in Your WFH SpaceLife
You've probably updated about your desk and chair, but what about your keyboard?
Terri Williams
Nov 10, 2023
Everyone Asks Me About This Chic, Affordable Amazon Office Chair, and I’ll Admit, It’s One of My Favorite PurchasesDecorating
I'll never get tired of this chair.
Haley Lyndes
Oct 28, 2023
This IKEA Curtain Hack Brilliantly Hides Under-the-Desk Clutter
Design Ideas
It’s so easy.
Amrita Thakkar
Oct 27, 2023
A Plain Home Office Gets a Moody Makeover That’s Peak Dark Academia
HOME PROJECTS
“The new space makes me want to curl up with a book and sip on some coffee,” the homeowner says.
Kelly Dawson
Oct 24, 2023
A $350 Bedroom Redo Uses 6 Paint Colors to Make a Major Difference
HOME PROJECTS
“I’d say 75% of this room project was just painting,” the homeowner says.
Chloe Konrad
Oct 9, 2023
These 23 Home Office Ideas Will Make You Want to Tackle Your To-Do List ASAPDecorating
Yes, really!
Sarah Lyon
Oct 2, 2023
A Renter-Friendly Spare Room Refresh Brightens the SpaceHome Projects
“You don't always have to renovate a space to make it look pretty,” this homeowner says.
Sarah Everett
Sep 17, 2023
This Digital Calendar Helps My Busy Schedule Make Sense and Keeps My Family in TouchLife
It's refreshingly easy, and anyone can use it!
Britt Franklin
Sep 8, 2023
I Sent a Stager Photos of My Office Layout — Here's How She Rearranged ItReal Estate
She suggested creating “plant bookshelves.”
Shifrah Combiths
Sep 4, 2023
The Ingenious Amazon Find That Turned My Workstation Into a Standing Desk (And Boosted My Productivity!)
Shopping
I finally got the standing desk of my dreams without having to purchase a whole new desk!
Alicia Kort
Sep 1, 2023
7 Laptop Cooling Pads That’ll Prevent Your Computer from OverheatingLife
Even your laptop needs help staying cool.
Sarah M. Vazquez
Aug 4, 2023
What Is a Credenza, and How Is it Different from a Buffet or Sideboard?
Style
Plus, how to style one in your own space.
Kelsey Glennon
Aug 1, 2023
B&A: A Home Office Goes from “Oversized Closet” to Stylish Work SpaceHome Projects
Opening up a wall made a big difference here.
Heather Bien
Jul 28, 2023
B&A: A Bare Home Office Becomes a “Hardworking Hub” for Work and PlayHome Projects
DIY cabinets help keep the whole family organized.
Sarah Everett
Jun 29, 2023
11 Must-Haves for a College Student or Grad’s First Adult Apartment
Style
Here’s everything you need for getting settled in your new space.
Sarah Lyon
Jun 28, 2023
The 11 Items I Bought with My WFH Stipend to Increase My Productivity
Living
I wanted to use this stipend to make my office somewhere I wanted to work, rather than a mostly overlooked, multi-functional room.
Heather Bien
Jun 14, 2023
Update Your Home Office for Less with These Stylish Office Chairs Under $100
Shopping
You don't need to spend a lot to get a quality seat.
Kelsie Schrader
Jun 16, 2023
B&A: A $120 Closet Redo Is a Storage-Packed Small-Space Game ChangerHome Projects
The project is practical, sure, but it also brings some personality to what this DIYer calls her “cookie-cutter townhouse.”
Sarah Everett
May 23, 2023
10 Small Bedroom Office Ideas to Make Your Sleep Space Work Harder
Style
You’ll rest easy in these workspace-bedroom hybrids — I promise!
Jordan Souza
May 21, 2023
5 Steps You Can Take to Get a "Crumbless" Laptop KeyboardCleaning
Achieving a spotless (or crumbless) laptop isn’t as easy as sucking it all out with a vacuum like you would beneath your dining room table.
Ashley Abramson
May 20, 2023
The Unexpected Space-Saving WFH Accessory I Always Get Asked About
Living
It’s made my workspace so much more functional.
Heather Bien
May 16, 2023
B&A: $1,000 Later, a Dingy Attic Is Now Unrecognizably Chic and PracticalHome Projects
The attic had some great features, like built-in wall storage and a big window, but it also had some bad ones — like the moldy carpet and an obtrusive column. Here’s how a DIYer made it all work.
Sarah Everett
May 12, 2023
B&A: A Beige Bedroom Gets a Zip of Color in an Unexpected Spot for Just $25Home Projects
The paint color? Red-orange. The paint location? Read to find out!
Sarah Everett
May 11, 2023
5 Ingenious Ways This NYC Renter Created Hidden Storage in a Small Home
Style
You might look at your own furniture differently after reading this.
Cullen Ormond
May 9, 2023
I Sent a Stager Photos of My Home Office — Here's What She Said to ChangeReal Estate
All of the fixes I made were totally free.
Grace Cassidy
May 7, 2023
B&A: Bold Paint and Vintage Details Revive a Dingy Brown Home OfficeHome Projects
“Simply painting a room a bold color can completely transform it,” the designer says.
Sarah Everett
Apr 30, 2023
This Inexpensive IKEA Find Fancied Up My Entire Desk for Just $6Decorating
It’s the perfect stylish addition to my workspace.
Abigail J. Fallon
Apr 21, 2023
Before and After: An Underused Dining Room Becomes a Designer’s Chic Home Office
Style
Featuring an IKEA sofa, Urban Outfitters furniture, and plenty of stunning vintage pieces.
Danielle Blundell
Apr 16, 2023
I Sent a Productivity Coach Photos of My Workspace
Living
Here’s what she told me to change.
Heather Bien
Apr 9, 2023
This Sleek, Stackable Organizer Is Such a Game Changer, I Have Two of Them (It’s Only $20!)Organizing
It's easily one of my favorite organization finds for my home, period.
Britt Franklin
Apr 6, 2023
5 Outdated Home Office Features That Buyers Always NoticeReal Estate
According to real estate pros.
Nichole Talbot
Apr 4, 2023
B&A: An Underutilized Closet Becomes a Creative Crafting Station for $150Home Projects
“Cloffices” aren’t just for adults.
Sarah Everett
Apr 1, 2023
This Might Be the Spot in Your Living Room You Haven’t Considered for an Office
Style
You’ll wish you thought of this sooner, and it won’t cost you much floor space either.
Savannah West
Mar 31, 2023
The Space Under My Desk Was a Total Eyesore — Until I Discovered This Drill-Free Cable Organizer (It’s on Sale!)
Say goodbye to cable clutter!
Sarah M. Vazquez
Mar 29, 2023
See How a Pro Organizer Transforms This Tiny Cluttered “Cloffice”
Organize & Clean
Now, it’s so calming and functional for anyone who uses it.
Shifrah Combiths
Mar 7, 2023
B&A: This Home's Coastal Redo Shows How to Decorate on Theme in the Chicest Way
The kitchen and home office both incorporate coastal elements in this sophisticated makeover.
Lillian Brown
Feb 24, 2023
We Just Found a Ridiculously Good Deal on a Macbook Air — And It Comes With a Bunch of Free Accessories Including Headphones
If you've been waiting for the right time to pick up a new laptop, consider this a sign.
Sarah M. Vazquez
Feb 13, 2023
8 Life-Changing Things I Use to My Workspace More ADHD-Friendly
These are some of my favorite home office finds, as someone with ADHD.
Dylan M. Austin
Feb 10, 2023
B&A: An Unfinished Basement's Stylish Redo Has Space for Movies, Games, and More
Dividing this giant room into zones helps make room for family hangouts, entertaining, movie nights, and more.
Lillian Brown
Feb 3, 2023
5 Gorgeous Built-In Redos Prove 2022's Trendiest Color Has Staying Power in 2023
HOME PROJECTS
“I always love the look of an office when you enter the room and see a grand executive desk and a feature point behind it,” one DIYer says, and last year, she and several others made a feature out of green paint and built-in shelves. Scroll through their projects for some DIY inspiration for the new year.
Sarah Everett
Jan 12, 2023
The Paint Colors a Real Estate Agent Always Chooses for a Home Office
There are a few shades that work best.
Brittany Anas
Jan 10, 2023
B&A: A Cheerful Kids' Room Gets a New Life as a Grown Up Office and Guest Room
Home Projects
When this DIYer's kids outgrew their bedroom and moved into a bigger one, she wanted to give the space that they left behind a new, more sophisticated look.
Kelly Dawson
Dec 29, 2022
B&A: This Dramatic $2,500 Home Office Redo Features a Totally Unique Closet DIY
HOME PROJECTS
Paint plus a little woodwork totally transform this once-uninspiring space.
Sarah Everett
Dec 10, 2022
6 Game-Changing Finds I Always Steal When I Visit My Parents
Sorry, Mom and Dad...
Kendall Cornish
Dec 9, 2022
11 of the Smartest Work-From-Home Solutions We Saw This Year
These small-space dwellers turned closets into miniature home offices, installed fold-down desks, designed custom solutions, and worked with what they already had to create highly efficient work zones... that also looked great, too.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 8, 2022
The Ingenious $9 Gadget You Need in Your Gift Wrapping Station This Year
It solves the problem of runaway tape.
Nikol Slatinska
Dec 7, 2022
B&A: A $400 Home Office Redo Features One of 2022's Trendiest DIYs
HOME PROJECTS
This DIY is popular for good reason! The stylish "after" is a far cry from the cluttered "before."
Sarah Everett
Dec 1, 2022
This IKEA Credenza Hack is the Perfect Entryway Console or Media Unit
Just a few key details (some new legs and handles) make these IKEA pieces look way more expensive than they are.
Caroline Mullen
Nov 15, 2022
This WFH-Friendly Desk Chair Solved My Back Pain and Brightened Up My Room
The Verve chair felt like a safe, yet bold addition to my office space.
Noella Williams
Nov 11, 2022
B&A: A "Blue Boring Room" Becomes a Sleek, Stylish Hybrid Office and Guest Room
HOME PROJECTS
A few simple but impactful changes make this room sing.
Sarah Everett
Nov 9, 2022
B&A: A $350 Project Expertly Disguises Popcorn Ceilings in This Basement
HOME PROJECTS
After a pricey quote from professionals, this homeowner looked to removing the popcorn ceilings herself but didn't want the mess. Here's how she transformed the ceiling instead.
Sarah Everett
Oct 31, 2022
This Common Kitchen Appliance Has a Hidden Storage Spot
Here's how to use it!
Savannah West
Oct 23, 2022
Great DIY Desks with IKEA Countertops and Legs
This is a pearl of wisdom that I received years ago and wanted to bring back right now. When in need of a really simple, nice, natural material desk, use IKEA butcherblock countertop (which is cuttable, sandable, stainable and paintable) and some cool legs (like the Vika Inge style seen here, which has been replaced with Vika Runtorp).
Maxwell Ryan
Oct 12, 2022
Gregory’s Refreshed & Refreshing Home Office
Name: Gregory Han
Location: Silver Lake, California
Size: Home office measuring 60″ width x 106″ length
Years lived in: 4+It’s been awhile since we last had a tech tour, so I thought I’d offer my own newly updated home office today. Let me begin describing what my home office first looked like before the redo: the small narrow sun room was filled with a hodge podge of vintage, IKEA, and miscellaneous items.
Gregory Han
Oct 12, 2022
The Story Behind the (Slightly) NSFW Trend That’s Suddenly Everywhere
Hope you’re reading this one at home because it’s about to get a little risqué up in here. But for good reason. Lately, designers have been featuring the body—female breasts and butts to be specific—on housewares, art prints, embroidery, and clothing, and it’s not simply in appreciation of those killer curves. But we’ll get to that later.
Danielle Blundell
Oct 12, 2022
I Sit in a Chair All Day and This $30 Amazon Find Is the Only At-Home Tool That Helps Alleviate My Back Pain (Plus, It’s on Sale for Prime Day)
It's on sale for Prime Day!
Alicia Kort
Oct 11, 2022