Home Office

Small Bedroom Decorating Ideas: Desks Doing Double Duty as Nightstands
Most conventional advice recommends keeping work outside of the bedroom to boost calm and serenity within a sleeping space. But apparently most conventional advice givers have never had to make it all work with just 550 square feet. The bedroom-plus-office combo has always been a solid solution for tight quarters, and here’s one more tip to keep a dual duty bedroom comfortable. With space at a minimum, corners have to be cut — four of them to be exact.
Taryn Williford
Oct 11, 2022
B&A: A Blank BILLY Bookcase Gets a Bespoke Textured Treatment for $300
HOME PROJECTS
"There's nothing like that instant gratification feeling of completing a project like this over a weekend," this YouTuber and DIYer says of her two-day project.
Sarah Everett
Oct 11, 2022
5 Places to Buy Home Office Supplies for Less than $5 (!)
Refreshed school supplies aren't just for students.
Kristen Garaffo
Oct 10, 2022
B&A: A Home Office Redo Swaps a Youthful Look for Something More Grown Up
HOME PROJECTS
The before was nice, but the after? It's a real stunner.
Megan Baker Detloff
Oct 6, 2022
We’re Calling It: Pachira Aquatica Is the Easiest Indoor Tree
If you’re exploring indoor trees for your home but aren’t sure where to begin, trust us when we say that the Pachira Aquatica is the tree you want. It is virtually kill-proof, relatively tidy, and grows as large (or as small) as you want. They are also pretty much immune to the most common cause of black thumbs: over-watering (hey, we’ve all been there).
Angie Cho
Oct 5, 2022
Before and After: A Sad WFH Situation Goes From Bleak to Chic
If I do say so myself!
Danielle Blundell
Sep 27, 2022
B&A: A “Junk Room” Home Office Gets a Jaw-Dropping Transformation for $1,000
HOME PROJECTS
Space-defining DIYs and savvy secondhand shopping went a long way in this redo.
Sarah Everett
Sep 24, 2022
This The Most Unique, Small-Space Friendly Way to Use the IKEA BILLY Bookcase
You've never seen a home library quite like this!
Savannah West
Sep 19, 2022
Before and After: A Dark, Choppy Office Gets a Bold, Bright Makeover
Centered on a mural inspired by Lenny Kravitiz's home!
Danielle Blundell
Sep 10, 2022
I Tried That Trending Chiropractor-Designed Office Chair So You Don’t Have To (But You’re Going to Want To) — and It’s on Rare Sale
Back pain, who?
Sarah M. Vazquez
Sep 3, 2022
Your WFH Setup Shouldn’t Be Seen All The Time, and This Trick Conceals It
TOURS
Seeing signs of work while moving around your home makes it tough to truly rest, which is why this solution from Manhattan residents Grant Griglak and Grayden Holubar is so appealing.
Kelly Dawson
Sep 1, 2022
B&A: $800, 4 DIYs, and 1 IKEA Hack Turn a Cluttered Closet into a Chic WFH Spot
HOME PROJECTS
A four-month DIY project helped turn a messy, ineffective closet into a practical vintage-inspired home office.
Nikol Slatinska
Aug 27, 2022
The Retro-Style Laptop Accessory That Makes Me More Productive While Working From Home
Shopping
This keyboard and mouse set have brightened up my workday.
Alicia Kort
Aug 26, 2022
This Colonial Era Item is Suddenly Lit Again
If you're into vintage, you'll love this resurfaced lighting trend.
Shelby Deering
Aug 25, 2022
B&A: An Unruly Office Gets an Organized, IKEA-Hacked Redo for $2,500
"I have space to store items rather than having them out in the open," this homeowner says of her "after." "Overall it’s a lighter and brighter space."
Sarah Everett
Aug 17, 2022
B&A: DIY Built-Ins and Dramatic Paint Transform This Family's Reading Room
HOME PROJECTS
"The only thing we would do differently is doing it earlier," these homeowners say of their DIY project. "It has really made the space feel purposeful."
Sarah Everett
Aug 14, 2022
B&A: $1,500 DIY Built-Ins Make an Unkempt Basement a Productive Workspace
A few smart details make these built-ins look totally luxe (even though they were DIY)!
Sarah Everett
Aug 11, 2022
If You Need a Place to Stash a Few Extra Chairs, This Is It
Style
Here's a super smart and stylish way to free up some floor space.
Savannah West
Jul 30, 2022
B&A: A Cluttered Home Office Gets Organized with Luxe Built-Ins for $1,000
The before? Boring and a little dysfunctional. The after? A dream combo of stylish and practical.
Sarah Everett
Jul 27, 2022
Creating a Color Palette is Simple Thanks to These Apps
If you're struggling to find the perfect color palette, you definitely need to down these apps.
Shelby Deering
Jul 25, 2022
B&A: A Pink-Carpeted Basement Becomes a Gorgeous Storage-Packed Dining Space
This complete basement overhaul was a three-year labor of love.
Sarah Everett
Jul 24, 2022
B&A: A $2,500 DIY Redo Turns a Dingy Basement into a Bright Yet Cozy Hangout
A painted fireplace, DIY slat wall, fresh paint, and a DIY ottoman really make this gathering space sing. Now, you can't even tell it's a basement.
Sarah Everett
Jul 22, 2022
B&A: A "Dumping Ground" Closet Gets a Multifunctional New Life for $500
This closet redo makes a space for everything.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 20, 2022
This Adorable Mini Air Purifier Plugs into My Laptop and Keeps My Work Space So
And it's just $36.
Kevin Cortez
Jul 12, 2022
Here's a Use for This Controversial Home Feature That's Actually Stylish
Mirrors for the win!
Sarah Lyon
Jul 7, 2022
Here's a Smart Way to Create a Space-Saving, Portable Home Office
You'll never look at tray tables the same way again!
Savannah West
Jul 7, 2022
B&A: An Empty Room Becomes a Functional Office Thanks to DIY Built-Ins
The DIY redo includes practical features like desk space, storage, and even a new set of doors.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jul 5, 2022
The Brand Behind Our Favorite Posture-Correcting Office Chair Just Released a New Chair — And AT Readers Can Save $100
It's time to say goodbye to that back pain for good — and save big while you're at it.
Sarah M. Vazquez
Jul 5, 2022
Before and After: A Spare Bedroom Gets Transformed Into a Bright Home Office
Paint, furniture, and accessories turned a blank box into a warm, boho home office.
Savannah West
Jul 4, 2022
B&A: A 1987 "Dumping Ground" Basement Becomes a Cozy, Inviting Hangout Space
This basement went from "cold, dated, dark, and dreary" to "light, bright, stylish living area."
Sarah Everett
Jun 30, 2022
The One Home Office Upgrade That Completely Improved the Way I WFH (and Stopped My Wrist Pain)
I'll never look at typing the same way again.
Sarah M. Vazquez
Jun 23, 2022
This May Be the Smart Kitchen Storage Solution You've Been Searching for
Storage problems? Floating shelves in this unexpected spot – hidden in plain sight — may be the answer.
Savannah West
Jun 21, 2022
Before and After: 2 IKEA BESTAS Become a Beautiful Blue Desk (for $450 Total!)
HOME PROJECTS
This cheerful desk redo came together in just a few steps.
Sarah Everett
Jun 20, 2022
Transform Your Home Office with FlexJobs’ $1800 Giveaway
Work from home in style!
Emma Kershaw
Jun 18, 2022
5 Ways to Adjust to Working in an Office After Being Remote, According to Therapists
According to therapists.
Rudri Bhatt Patel
Jun 16, 2022
B&A: This Home Office Redo is a Masterclass in Mixing Color and Pattern
HOME PROJECTS
And it's proof that IKEA can look luxe.
Sarah Everett
Jun 13, 2022
Bryce Dallas Howard’s Office Is Actually Star Trek-Inspired
News
Star Trek: The Next Generation and prehistoric-looking plants shouldn’t work, but somehow everything in this office space just feels right.
Olivia Harvey
Jun 13, 2022
B&A: Bookworms Will Love How Two Homeowners Maximized Every Inch of a Blank Wall
"One of my biggest pet peeves when it comes to interior design is not utilizing perfectly good space!" this DIYer says. This project leaves no usable inch untouched.
Sarah Everett
Jun 10, 2022
The Game-Changing Amazon Find I Use Every Day to Make WFH So Much Comfier
I wish I bought this years ago.
Alicia Kort
Jun 10, 2022
B&A: A $4,000 Spare Bedroom-Turned-Home Office Includes a Semi-Custom Murphy Bed
HOME PROJECTS
Clever storage solutions give what was once a guest bedroom ample space for work AND sleep.
Sarah Everett
Jun 6, 2022
B&A: After a Glam Yet Cozy Redo, This Basement Doesn't Even Look Like a Basement
It's still completely functional for the family, but now with lots more luxe style.
Sarah Everett
Jun 3, 2022
Ina Garten Shared A Green-Themed Table Setting
Perfect inspiration for your next garden party.
Olivia Harvey
May 27, 2022
B&A: A Plain Attic Space Becomes a Cute and Cozy Lounge for Movie Nights
From the cushy seating to the warm color palette, every part of this new hangout spot is inviting.
Sarah Everett
May 19, 2022
Check Out Sutton Foster's Stunning Statement Ceiling Wallpaper
You can bring Sutton's sense of playfulness and whimsy to your home.
Arielle Tschinkel
May 16, 2022
Jenna Fischer Just Gave a Peek Into Her Home Office
News
It's a major improvement from her Dunder Mifflin desk.
Olivia Harvey
May 10, 2022
Round Rugs Are Suddenly Everywhere: Here Are 7 We Love
See our latest favorite picks.
Caroline Mullen
May 5, 2022
B&A: A Practical $700 Hallway-Turned-Home Office Created with an IKEA PAX
HOME PROJECTS
A weeklong project created by best friends.
Sarah Everett
May 4, 2022
The Ingenious Amazon Find That Instantly Turned My Table Into a Functional WFH Desk — No Tools Required!
No drilling required.
Tamara Kraus
Apr 25, 2022
If You Love The Container Store, You Need to Know About This Brand
I tried their new workspace collection, and it's all so pretty and sturdy — all for less than $80.
Blair Donovan
Apr 23, 2022
Before and After: A Renter-Friendly $67 IKEA Hack Rescues a "Dreaded Boob Light"
"There is life after the boob light," this DIYer says — and there's proof in her super contemporary, streamlined "after."
Sarah Everett
Apr 19, 2022
B&A: A Basic Office Space Gets a Luxe-Looking Redo That's Actually IKEA
HOME PROJECTS
Those custom-looking built-ins are IKEA shelves totaling about $1000.
Sarah Everett
Apr 7, 2022
Revival Rugs Just Launched a New Collection Made from Recycled Jeans
You've never seen denim decor this stylish.
Blair Donovan
Mar 31, 2022
This $16 IKEA Item Totally Revamped My Home Office Decor
I figured out a unique way to hang lots of pictures without hammering a bunch of nails into the wall.
Christine Estima
Mar 22, 2022
This Kind of Space Is More Popular Than Ever Before
According to real estate experts.
Brittany Anas
Mar 8, 2022
18 DIY Desk Ideas to Make Working from Home a Breeze
See what your workspace could look like...
Katie Holdefehr
Mar 5, 2022
The One Thing Everyone Should Remove from Their Home Office
Before you spend a ton of money, there's one high-impact (and super-affordable) way to transform your home office.
Ashley Abramson
Mar 4, 2022
Here's How to Create a Home Office Basically Out of Thin Air
If you're low on square footage, you can still have a super-stylish home office.
Savannah West
Mar 3, 2022
This Amazon Riser Is the Most Clever, Versatile Way to Maximize Desk Space
I discovered it via TikTok, and it straight up stopped me in my tracks.
Blair Donovan
Mar 2, 2022
B&A: A Creative Mix of IKEA Shelves Ups the Functionality of a Cozy Reading Nook
"I love that all our books found their place," this renter says of the "After."
Sarah Everett
Feb 26, 2022
Jennifer Garner’s Wood-Paneled Fridge Makes Her Kitchen Look Seamless
Garner has a fridge-slash-cabinet wall.
Alexandra Frost
Feb 22, 2022
5 Things I Always Keep on My Desk While Working from Home
According to a 10-year WFH veteran.
Megan Johnson
Feb 15, 2022
This Bouclé Dining Chair Immediately Caught My Eye When Designing My WFH Space
It's the perfect blend of functional and stylish.
Sarah Lyon
Feb 10, 2022
8 Ways to Keep Your Makeshift Home Office Clutter-Free and Cool
Style
WFH never looked this good.
Anna Kocharian
Jan 31, 2022
B&A: A Luxe Home Office Redo Full of Smart Upcycles and Clever Hacks
The after boasts executive-level style.
Savannah West
Jan 23, 2022
Martha Stewart Just Posed Next to Wallpaper That Gives Serious “Golden Girls” Vibes
It's an iconic print that dates back to the early 20th century.
Olivia Harvey
Jan 15, 2022
I've Painted My Walls Countless Times, And This Is a Paint Trick I Now Swear By
Total color confidence is ahead, if you're wavering!
Taryn Mohrman
Jan 7, 2022
This Compact Space Heater Keeps Me So Warm That I Don’t Need to Bump Up the Heat at Home
I'll be using it all year round.
Britt Franklin
Jan 6, 2022
Before & After: A Dingy Basement Becomes a Functional Space with 4 Zones
The basement is now home to a TV and gaming area, a ping-pong zone, a workout corner, and a utility room.
Sam Manzella
Dec 26, 2021
Before and After: An Underused Dining Room Becomes the Ultimate Home Office
Thanks to an IKEA hack that saved a handy homeowner up to $10,000 on construction costs!
Danielle Blundell
Dec 11, 2021
The Key to Trimming Your Tree on the Cheap Might Be Hiding In Your Garden
Or at your local Trader Joe's!
Danielle Blundell
Dec 5, 2021
3 Spots You Can Put an Office Nook in Your Home, According to Real Estate Agents
Even if you don't have an entire room to spare.
Josephine Nesbit
Dec 1, 2021
B&A: A $350 Redo Turns an Empty Closet into a Personality-Packed WFH Office
Even better? It's in a rental.
Megan Baker Detloff
Nov 30, 2021