Before and After: This 8-Foot-Wide Space Feels Twice as Big, with No Walls Moved
Wait until you see the new lighting.
May 13, 2020
Done With Sitting on Your Kitchen Chair All Day? Check Out Joss & Main’s Office Chair Sale
Say goodbye to your uncomfortable wooden chair for good.
May 8, 2020
The Smartest Ways to Carve Out a Home Office in a Small Space
In order to make it happen, you just have to get creative and try carving out a workspace in one of these clever ways.
May 3, 2020
Your “Work Self” is Gone Now That Your Coworkers Have Seen Your Apartment
Zoom calls can feel like a low-key treasure hunt of subtle clues about who our professional peers and colleagues really are. Here’s why you should embrace it.
Apr 28, 2020
This Bold, Magenta Home Office Will Inspire Your Work-From-Home Life
Seana says that color feels like a giant hug, and we agree!
Apr 2, 2020
Think Thin: Slim Desks for Small Spaces
When I first moved into my apartment back in March, I was excited by the prospect of actually having enough space to fit a desk in the living room. After moving in the coffee table, the couch, an oversized chair, and a couple of lamps, only a small corner was left to possibly fit a desk. Since then I’ve been making do with the couch, dining table and kitchen bar.
Mar 29, 2020
The Best Office Chairs
We rounded up our favorite office chairs across prices and styles so you can get to work but feel good about it.
Mar 28, 2020
9 of Our Favorite Home Office Finds for Small Spaces
Carving out a home office in your small space isn't impossible.
Mar 26, 2020
Rifle Paper Co. is Having a Huge Sale, And It’s Full of Pretty Home Office Accessories
If you’re sitting at your desk for 10 hours a day, you might as well look at something pretty.
Mar 26, 2020
This Container Store Sale Has Everything You Need to Upgrade Your WFH Office—and Your Productivity
All the finishing touches to make the most of your space.
Mar 25, 2020
Anthropologie is Having a “Work From Home” Sale, Featuring Loungewear, Office Accessories, and More
For anyone who's been wearing the same sweatpants five days in a row.
Mar 24, 2020
This $40 Amazon Find Makes Working From Home With a Roommate So Much Easier
It's for you if you truly have no space to spare for a home office.
Mar 24, 2020
AllModern is Having a Sale on Home Office Furniture, Including These Small Space-Friendly Finds
Hurry—this sale is on for two days only.
Mar 23, 2020
8 Under-$50 Products to Make Your Home Office Feel More Like a Workspace
New to work from home? Here's how to turn a makeshift desk into a productive workspace.
Mar 21, 2020
10 of Our Favorite Home Office Redos to Inspire Your Work-from-Home Setup
Spoiler: You can make a home office almost anywhere.
Mar 20, 2020
This Folding Chair is Perfect for Working From Home in a Tiny Space
Just fold it up and put it away when you're done.
Mar 20, 2020
22 Ways to Mount Your New TV
Trying to figure out how to mount that new TV you’re getting this holiday season? Since the TV is the corner stone of many living spaces, it’s only natural we obsess about where and how to place it. From a 90 degree articulating arm TV mount to the typical over the fireplace look, here are some ideas from the pros.
Mar 19, 2020
We Found a Surprising Source for Stylish (and Budget-Friendly) Home Office Furniture
They're easy on the eyes, as well as your budget.
Mar 19, 2020
7 Tiny Tweaks That’ll Make Your Home Workspace Comfortable and Inspiring
Style
Be it your bed or dining table.
Mar 18, 2020
Yes, You Can Fit A Home Office Into Your Tiny Home
A mom friend of mine who is preparing to rejoin the workforce told me that her New Year’s resolution was to set up an office for herself at home. Living in a small apartment already optimized to accommodate a family of four, she was starting to despair about how she could possibly fit a desk. Her needs are pretty simple: a dedicated place to sit and work at her laptop with room for a few paper files and notebooks.
Mar 18, 2020
Before and After: A Storage Nook Turned Chic, Practical Home Office for $150
From junk storage to productivity haven.
Mar 17, 2020
I Tried 5 Home Office Tips To Make Me More Productive—and Here’s What Worked
Most of them are tiny changes that cost no money at all, and all of them helped me feel more productive, settled, and happy with my at-home work environment.
Mar 17, 2020
Art+Work: Home Office Gallery Walls
What do you need when you sit down to work? Your computer, a cup of coffee or tea? Paper, if you’re the brainstorming type. Oh, and loads of inspiration. Why not cover your office wall with art, prints, maps, photos, diagrams, and anything else that gets your brain pumping?A fashion designer might cover their wall in magazine pages. A graphic artist could plaster their walls in typographic prints. And an engineer might frame diagrams of mechanical machines.
Mar 11, 2020
In Search of the Perfect Office Chair: 10 Sources
Comfort and durability — that’s what most people want out of an office chair, since such a huge percentage of time is spent sitting in it. If a chair is attractive as well, so much the better. In case you’re shopping for a new seat, here are 10 good sources to check out. Steelcase Store They’ve been making office furniture since 1912, and their office chairs are well made, with a 10-year limited warranty.
Mar 11, 2020
Small Space Solutions: Expand a Desk Up, Down, or Sideways for More Space
As tasks at hand get bigger, the space available on your desk seems to become smaller. When your workload is outgrowing your desk, there are a few ways to expand usable space. Just look up, down or sideways and think out of the box. Add a hutch to an existing desk to expand usable space upwards. Shelves installed above a desk give the same utility as a hutch, with more customizable options and plenty of room for both storage and decoration.
Mar 11, 2020
Our Favorite Creative Spaces
What inspires you? This year we took you into hundreds of stylish homes all over the globe, where people live, sleep, eat, work, and create. From an artist’s home studio to an at-home indoor/outdoor gardening room, here are some of our favorite creative spaces of 2012.FIRST ROW:1. Artist Sarah Hazel’s home studio2. From From Aya & Trevor’s Sophisticated Contemporary Condo3. Jules & Henry’s ‘Modern Menagerie’ Loft4.
Mar 11, 2020
Before & After: DIY Striped Accent Wall
Not one to shy away from color (or DIYs), Chelsea took on the task of creating a striped wall in her office niche. Her take on a painted accent wall transformed an otherwise plain white wall into a statement that gives the whole space new dimension.Chelsea has made a few updates to her home since it was featured on Apartment Therapy. In this case she was able to incorporate pattern and color without using a whole lot of material.
Mar 11, 2020
Before & After: Melissa’s “Cloffice” on a Budget
The challenge (and fun!) of small space living is finding the best use for every inch. Even though tiny apartments are usually short on closet space, a place to stash your suitcases is less useful if what you really need is an office. Melissa put her closet to work for her — for only $130!Melissa Massello is the Stealfinder in Chief of Shoestring Magazine, and with a title like that, you know she’s looking to save a buck.
Mar 11, 2020
How To: Upgrade a Wall Outlet to USB Functionality
Are there ever enough outlets? With the evergrowing array of gadgets that find their way into our home (Pads, Tabs, Fires, iPhones, and Nexuses) it seems like the answer is a resounding “No!” Maybe it’s time to give that outlet a reboot with some USB functionality. Read on and we’ll show you how.It’s 2012 and although there aren’t flying cars as the movies predicted, we do at least have some choices when it comes to USB Wall Outlets.
Mar 11, 2020
The Pros & Cons of a Bright vs. Dark Home Office
Perusing photos of great looking home offices is one of our favorite pastimes. It’s easy to get inspired and dream about what our next home office will be like. Personally we tend to be drawn to bright light filled spaces, but that is not to say that the darker home office does not hold any appeal, especially when faced with what we like to dub, “the afternoon squintathon.
Mar 11, 2020
This $50 Foldable Desk Needs No Assembly—And It Has Over 17,000 5-Star Reviews on Amazon
Finally, a desk that checks all the boxes.
Mar 11, 2020
Beautifully Organized: Home Libraries of All Sizes
Whether grand or small, full or empty, bursting with books or outfitted with objects, I’d wager that all of us have bookshelves of some sort in our home. Having a dedicated library room is not a luxury that all of us can have, but no matter how small your library, there are still some tips for making it as beautifully organized as possible. TOP ROW: Keeping carefully grouped books visible, the hidden storage in Suzanne’s Color in Harmony Room makes the shelves multifunctional.
Mar 11, 2020
Small Space Solutions: Compact & Smart Home Workstations
A clean, organized, and well-lit home work space is a must. And what better time to tackle this issue in your home than the fresh start of a new year! Many of us don’t have the luxury of a separate home office or studio, but that doesn’t mean we can’t create a healthy environment for working at home. Even if you don’t work from home, carving out a space for productivity is important and a smart way focus on specific tasks without distraction.
Mar 11, 2020
Before and After: A $250 Accent Wall Gives This Office Major Chic Cred
The hodgepodge craft space got a major glow up that made it way more functional, too.
Mar 2, 2020
Before and After: $500 Turned This Bland Bedroom into a Creative Craft Space
The faux daybed is VERY smart.
Feb 25, 2020
How Jed Bartlet, Selina Meyer, and Other Fictional Presidents Would Decorate Their Post-White House Homes
This Presidents Day, Apartment Therapy is imagining the post-White House homes of some of the most famous television presidents—the good, the inept, and the murder-y.
Feb 18, 2020
Before and After: A Smart IKEA Hack Makes This Home Office Extra Practical
You'll never buy an off-the-shelf desk again.
Feb 16, 2020
Before and After: A "Dump the Junk" Closet Turned Super Functional Office
You won't even recognize this space in the after.
Feb 9, 2020
Before and After: A DIY Murphy Bed for a Third of the Cost of Store-Bought
This project has seriously impressive results.
Feb 8, 2020
A Splurge-worthy Credenza Just Listed on Bazaar
There are so many ways to style it, too!
Jan 31, 2020
Before and After: This $500 Bedroom Redo Has The Easiest-Ever Gallery Wall Trick
This budget makeover is full of smart tricks.
Jan 23, 2020
I KonMari My Desk Every Day Before Leaving Work—And It Sparks Serious Joy Beyond the Office
When it comes to her desk setup, Yasmin Lashley leaves no trace behind.
Jan 8, 2020
A Mid Century Inspired Makeover for $1500
Project by: Kaycee Location: College Park — Orlando, Florida An old colleague and friend of mine recently moved into some new office space for his growing creative agency, and reached out to me to help decorate the waiting room. The rooms had already been painted, and I was given free range to do as I like. I didn’t have a strict deadline, but completed the room within about 3 months from start to finish (installation happened over a weekend).
Dec 19, 2019
Lorenzo Diggins + The Essential Man Showroom
Name: Lorenzo Diggins Jr/The Essential Man Location: The Unique Space | Downtown Los Angeles (Arts District) Size: 180 square feet Years lived in: A little over a month — Rented Last week I took a visit to the new Unique Space in downtown LA, where I met Lorenzo Diggins, creator of The Essential Man and got a tour of his new workspace.
Dec 19, 2019
Rebecca’s Loving Living Small Home Office
Name: Rebecca Orlov Location: West Hollywood, California Size: Dining Room/Home Office – 120 square feet Years lived in: 6 weeks Rebecca Orlov is one busy woman. After a stint in San Francisco, she decided to return to Los Angeles, and in just 6 weeks created a home office that would make just about anyone envious. From this glamorous home office for one, Rebecca juggles an assortment of projects: her own design site, loving. living. small.
Dec 19, 2019
How One Interior Designer Transformed a Barn into Her Office
Denise Davies of D2 Interieurs needed a larger office space, so she took an old barn and turned it into a stunning studio.
Dec 19, 2019
Margaret Elizabeth Jewelry Studio Tour
Name: Meg Shackleton of Margaret Elizabeth Jewelry Location: Union Street; San Francisco, California Size: 750 square feet Years in business: 7 years When you step into the studio of Margaret Elizabeth Jewelry you are taken by the similarities in style between the jewelry line and the space where it is created. Metallics with pops of color and plenty of texture set the tone in this studio workspace and showroom.
Dec 19, 2019
Wooden Desks You Can Shop on Bazaar
Add some style to your home office with one of these wooden desks.
Dec 10, 2019
Before and After: This Charming DIY Home Office Goes Fabulously Un-Gray
Bring on the color!
Dec 6, 2019
The Hidden Section at World Market to Shop for All of Your Home Decor
And a lot of the items are under $10.
Nov 28, 2019
Before and After: You'll Want to Warm Up in This Sunroom ASAP
Bye, dirty carpet and crumbly ceiling tiles. Hi, dream destination.
Nov 25, 2019
For Every Budget: 20 Wooden Baby Gyms
We have a small home, so there is no place to hide the typical baby gear that tends to collect when you have a child. As a result, I’ve been on the hunt for beautiful but affordable baby products ever since I became pregnant with my first child. I definitely wanted a play gym because I know that babies love them, but I wanted something that I could love as well. Here are twenty lovely wooden baby play gyms for every budget (and even a few DIY options!). Row 1:1.
Nov 20, 2019
Beat the Winter Chill — and Your Office AC — With This Heated Mousepad
So it's basically an indoor mitten.
Nov 17, 2019
Before and After: This Clever Guest Room/Office Redo Cost Just $500
This redesign makes clever use of space—and a gorgeous green paint.
Nov 15, 2019
The Best Office Paint Colors, According to Interior Designers
These paint colors will help you focus and feel calm, cool, and collected while working.
Nov 10, 2019
Before and After: A Stylish Home Office We'd Actually WANT to Work in
It's the stuff of Scandi-modern dreams.
Oct 30, 2019
This Hidden Section of Amazon Has the Most Gorgeous Natural Home Decor (Yes, There’s Rattan!)
Bring a bit of nature into your home with these neutral accent pieces.
Oct 24, 2019
Jared Johnson of Holiday Custom Motorcycles
Name: Jared Johnson Location: Eliot; Portland, Oregon Size: 1,800 square feet Years lived in: 2 years; Rented Carefully crafted and thoughtfully designed, Holiday Customs’ distinct aesthetic is the perfect marriage of sleek modern shapes and raw vintage character — all packaged into a ridable work of art. Jared Johnson is the one-man band behind Holiday Custom Motorcycles. After outgrowing his small garage, Jared found a 1800 square foot warehouse in Northeast Portland.
Oct 24, 2019
Before and After: 3 Messy Drawers Get a Makeover With $1 Trays from Target
After searching through office supplies, back to school supplies, the bullseye dollar spot section, and home decor, I ended up in bathroom organization, of all places.
Oct 12, 2019
Before & After: A Closet Becomes a Reading Nook for Less Than $100
Perfect for fall: A comfy DIY book nook, done on the cheap. Dreamy!
Oct 7, 2019
The Hidden Section at Target to Shop for All Your Home Decor
Plus, nine must-have items.
Oct 7, 2019
Before and After: A Standard School Bus Gets a Stylish New Life as a Tiny Home on Wheels
When Brooke Cook came across a school bus converted into a tiny home on Instagram, she was smitten. Almost immediately, she and her husband started searching for a potential bus they could turn into a tiny house of their own.
Sep 25, 2019
This Hidden Section on Amazon Tells You the Most-Shopped Home Products on Instagram—and These Are the Best Ones to Buy
Get to know the most liked Amazon items on Instagram right now.
Sep 23, 2019
This Hidden Section of West Elm Has Home Decor by Local Artists, Starting at $18
Head this way for one-of-a-kind, unique finds!
Sep 23, 2019
All Modern’s Work from Home Sale Will Upgrade Your Home Office—and Your Productivity
It's OK to do a little shopping during office hours.
Sep 18, 2019
Before and After: This Wasted Space Got a Super Functional Makeover (and a Herringbone Feature Wall)
Allison Schaeffer and her husband Noel had a large loft space at the top of their stairs that wasn't serving much purpose—but had serious potential.
Sep 14, 2019
These Are The Only 4 Things That Really Matter in a Home Office
A coffee pot and laptop don't automatically transform a room into a successful and comfortable work zone.
Sep 13, 2019
Pirate Toronto’s Audio Escape
Name: Pirate Toronto Location: Toronto, Canada Size: 10,000 square feet Years Occupied: 23 yearsPirate Toronto is one of Canada’s leading audio post-production houses, located in the heart of the city’s Design District.
Sep 10, 2019
We Just Discovered Overstock’s Hidden Section of Handmade Decor
It's giving Etsy and Amazon Handmade a run for their money.
Aug 21, 2019