Boost productivity with a well-organized home office.

Adding small accessories will make your desk feel more personal and create a comfortable environment to work in.

Built-In Attic Shelves

An attic home office doesn’t mean you should probably sacrifice shelf space.

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The warmwhite color used on the wallsand upholstered furniture keeps the room bright and open for an inviting feel.

The wood desk brings in a natural element that ties in with the floors.

Its position provides seating from both sides to maximize space.

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Ladder Office Shelves

Wall-mounted ladder shelves offer plenty of floor-to-ceiling storage and help draw the eye up.

If you’re working with small square footage, take advantage of vertical space and install low-profile shelving.

Install a recessed light above the workstation or use a small desk lamp to keep the area well-lit.

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Cube Office Shelves

Office shelving isn’t just for storage.

It’s also an invitation to get creative.

Use stacks of books, textured baskets, and pottery collections togive your shelves interest.

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Rustic Floating Wood Shelves

Multiple varieties of wood give this office a cozy, rustic feel.

Closet Office

Utilize a spare closet toform a “cloffice.

Paint the desk, floating shelves, and trim the same color for continuity.

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Thoughtful details such as leather drawer pulls and a brass sconce elevate this little nook.

Don’t forget to add multiple outlets so there’s a spot to plug in your laptop.

Two-Tone Home Office

Bold paint in a two-tone wall treatment makes a striking statement in this neutral home office.

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The steel gray on the bottom half grounds the desk while the bright white visually lightens the upper shelves.

Wood floors and chairs warm the cool color palette.

DIY Office Bookcase Makeover

Sometimes, more is more.

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A simple shelf forms a desk and a green metal chair adds a whimsical pop of color.

It conveniently slides under the desk when it’s time to shut the blue barn doors.

Office Storage Cubes

Office shelving doesn’t necessarily need to come in the form of a bookcase or cabinet.

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Get creative and use wall-mounted storage cubes to instantlytransform any empty nookor wall into a home office.

Use different sizes of cubes to form a unique pattern and give the space more interest.

A sleek floating desk sits below the shelving for a cohesive look.

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This small but mighty corner proves even a tiny space can stand in as an office.

The leather baskets provide concealed storage and the shelves double as a place to display artwork.

Below, a blank wall showcases an inspiration board.

neutral tones office with wooden desk

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royal blue barn doors open to home office desk

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rolling craft storage desk stool corner office mood board

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