Office Decorating

WFH life has turned a good office chair from a "nice to have" to a "must have".

An online design space reimagined the WFH offices of some beloved Dunder Mifflin Paper Co. employees.

It’s the third Monday in February, and that means in addition to celebrating George Washington’s birthday (February 22, 1732, in case you were wondering) with a day off, many a car dealership, mattress store, and big box retailer use the bank holiday to offer a deal. Great news, savvy shoppers: Target’s Presidents’ Day sale this year is good. And we’ve rounded up our top finds so you can save time and save money. You’re welcome.

As children, many of us are drawn into architecture by the idea of secret passageways and hidden spaces. In the real world, ‘secret’ passageways can easily be incorporated and actually help streamline a the design of a room. Hidden doors can be a big draw for grown ups too! Through the use of cleverly designed wall paneling, doors can be seamlessly integrated without anyone being the wiser.

​Time to stop working from your couch.

We know that it’s not always easy to visualize the possibilities of adding more into a small home, so here are some of our favorite posts—from roundups to Maxwell’s pro tips to a collection of small space house tours—to help you carve out a home office space when you’re short on space in general. Yes, You Can Fit A Home Office Into Your Tiny Home Try a small desk next to the sofa in place of an end table, as seen on Design Sponge.

Whether it’s a minuscule Austin studio apartment, a slightly more spacious Boston pad, or a still modest duplex for a family in New York, there are plenty of inspiring, smart examples of tech working together with home decor from our Apartment Therapy house tour archives.

Picking a paint color and not sure where to start? If you have a soothing, but not sleepy pale tone in mind, here are some terrific choices all pulled from the Glidden palette and, best of all, featured in real homes. Take a look… Glidden’s Misty Moonstone (#GLN34-01E), above, is as pale as blue can possibly be without just being white with blue undertones. Nearly every time I saw a room painted in a prettily pale Glidden paint, it turned out to be Smooth Stone (50YY 63/041).

Changing one’s workspace from a regular desk to a standing desk can be a big challenge, but I made the switch over a year ago and haven’t looked back. Attractive and affordable standing desks can be hard to find, but this DIY version from IKEA fits the bill nicely.

Let’s face it—kids don’t really take up too much space. It’s all of the junk we buy for them that gets in the way! In an effort to downsize and share space, some savvy folks turn to shared offices and nurseries! Mom or Dad can work while the little one snoozes. We’ve scouted out some favorite office and nursery combos to inspire you. Take a look! 1. Teressa and Ryan’s Fresh & Friendly Home 2.

When you’re busy working, it can be easy to let your workspace fall into a rut—I mean, who has time to redecorate their desk when they’re preparing for next week’s presentation? But because your work environment affects how energized you feel, taking a few minutes right now to optimize your workspace may just make your whole week more productive. Want to try it? Read through these five ways to improve and organize your desk according to feng shui—then get to work!

After only a few months on the market, the unusually shaped Roundhouse in Deanshanger, England, listed for £900,000 ($1.1 million) is now sold, subject to contract. The home was featured on “Grand Designs,” a British TV series highlighting people building their dream homes themselves, in 2014. During the episode in the fourteenth season of the show, the property was described as a “giant wooden spaceship, ” Curbed noted.

Snag unique throw pillows, lampshades, wallpaper, and more.

Do we really ever grow out of the ‘back to school’ routine? I think for many of us, September will always mark that time. Even if you’re not in school or sending any of your mini-me’s off to learn, it’s still a great time of year to regroup and re-organize your working space.

Time to stop working from the couch.

When your home is also your office and gym, you could use a change of scenery.

Your setup can be as simple or as elaborate as you want.

Never underestimate the importance of a well-lit work space.

Make your WFH setup even better than a traditional office space.

Lightweight, compact, and beautiful.

Say goodbye to your uncomfortable wooden chair for good.

In order to make it happen, you just have to get creative and try carving out a workspace in one of these clever ways.

Gross or genius? Why not both?

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.

We rounded up our favorite office chairs across prices and styles so you can get to work but feel good about it.

If you’re sitting at your desk for 10 hours a day, you might as well look at something pretty.

For anyone who's been wearing the same sweatpants five days in a row.

Hurry—this sale is on for two days only.

New to work from home? Here's how to turn a makeshift desk into a productive workspace.

Just fold it up and put it away when you're done.

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.

They're easy on the eyes, as well as your budget.

Be it your bed or dining table.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Finally, a desk that checks all the boxes.

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.

There are so many ways to style it, too!

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).

Add some style to your home office with one of these wooden desks.

And a lot of the items are under $10.

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.

These paint colors will help you focus and feel calm, cool, and collected while working.

Bring a bit of nature into your home with these neutral accent pieces.

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.

Plus, nine must-have items.

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.

Get to know the most liked Amazon items on Instagram right now.

Head this way for one-of-a-kind, unique finds!

It's OK to do a little shopping during office hours.

Seriously, this is unexpected.

A coffee pot and laptop don't automatically transform a room into a successful and comfortable work zone.

It's giving Etsy and Amazon Handmade a run for their money.

Finally, rugs that aren't all over Instagram.

Buddha figurines. “Tribal” print blankets. Pillows with faux ikat patterns. Are they culturally appropriative, or are they simply inspired?

This Brooklyn space is bright, breezy, and cozy--three of our favorite things. The modern decor provides a calm, laid back vibe, and plants help brighten up a space rooted in neutrals. Follow along to see how to replicate this beautiful look!

Name: Keli Faw, founder of Make*Do*Mend + Drygoods Design Location: Drygoods Design: 5308 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107 Years worked in: 2 years Keli Faw, founder of the previously online-only fabric and crafting shop Drygoods Design, graduated into a physical space with the opening of Ballard’s brick and mortar Drygoods Design. Situated behind a coffee shop in an a multi-space building, Faw incorporates two adjacent spaces: the retail shop, and the creative workspace Make*Do*Mend.

You may have drooled along with us at Tony Stark’s dream garage and workshop. Turns out some of the tech is actually quite achievable. Unfortunately we don’t mean the fantastical suit of armor, fanciful interactive 3D user interface, the sports cars, or the kickass space. But there’s plenty of daily tech in use that is quite attainable. Come check out Iron Man’s man cave!Tony Stark’s workspace is a man’s dream realized for the movies.

Never underestimate the power of a well-accessorized home office.

Boho meets eclectic.

Built for a book collector, this fairytale home stuns in its historic detail with all the modern upgrades fit for royalty.

Wine, re-purposing, and attractive storage solutions — these are a few of our favorite things. Perhaps that’s why we’ve featured the wine crate on so many occasions. As a flea market staple and a liquor store freebie, they’re easy to come by and even easier to put to good (re)use.

The story of chintz' '80s heyday and its subsequent decline and return to popularity are just a small part of its evolution.

Glamping, anyone?

Some of us have long desired to scratch “build a treehouse” off of our to-do lists but the logistics combined with lack of know-how and plain old procrastination quickly relinquished the idea back to the “childhood dream” category from whence it came. But it doesn’t have to stay there! This lovely prefab treehouse proves that honing your arboreal architecture skills may be easier than it looks.

Take versatility to a new level.

Here to prove that preparation is one of the major keys to success is Urban Outfitters’ On Campus 2019 collection. Not to worry, though: the super hip retailer definitely isn’t trying to kill anyone’s summer vibes. Instead, they just want college-bound peeps to ease into the forthcoming semester with a stylish, comfy dorm instead of crash landing on campus without a suitably decorated space to settle into.