Transform any room into the organized and productive office of your dreams with our top furniture, lighting, and decor selections designed for a modern work space.
Modern Desk Ideas
Modern design spaces rely on clean lines, sleek shapes, and muted tones, but that doesn’t mean you can’t experiment with various furniture and decor pieces to get the overall look that you want. A more traditional design like the Otello Complete Corner Desk brings comprehensive workplace setup with an L-shaped configuration and rich wood finish. More streamlined and Scandinavian in style, the Oscar Desk from Ethnicraft is void of any frills or embellishments, but makes for a stunning work surface when paired with a stylish desk chair and tabletop and storage accents.
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Modern Standing Desk Ideas
For those who can’t sit still all day long, or those looking for a change of perspective, a standing desk provides ample work space, while freeing up your legs to stretch and ensure proper circulation. Luckily standing desks are available in a wide range of colors, materials, and sizes to effortlessly fit your space and provide the exact accent to match your overall esthetic. For a stylish New York apartment, the Bok Adjustable Desk blends solid wood with a rich black finish for an inherently Scandinavian vibe, while the Upside Sit-to-Stand Desk from Haworth is a spacious and contemporary classic ready to outfit any space with its adjustable excellence.
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Space-saving Floating Desk Ideas
If you’re short on space, a compact, floating desk like the one pictured above is perfect for empty walls or unused accent spaces in your home or apartment. While creating a dedicated at-home office in a small space can be challenging, focus on pieces that make a statement and keep you organized and productive without taking up much square footage. The Loop Desk from We Do Wood neatly folds away when not in use and doubles as a practical storage shelf or even an impromptu dining surface when unexpected guests arrive.
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Office Lighting Ideas
When looking to update your current at-home office space, taking lighting into consideration can be beneficial for both productivity and the overall esthetic of your space. Swapping out an outdated lighting fixture is the easiest upgrade you can make to any room and instantly changes the look to better meet your needs and desires. Pair a statement pendant or chandelier, like the Piero Chandelier from Currey & Company with recessed lighting and a stylish desk lamp such as the Type 75 Desk Tamp, and take your work-from-home game to the next level.
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Ergonomic Desk Chairs
We all know that desk chairs can be notoriously unsightly and overall commercial, but when decking out a space you’ll be spending hours sitting in, prioritizing your desk seating is important for your overall health and wellbeing. Luckily desk chairs can be both ergonomic and beautifully formed to give you the feeling of a corporate office seat and the visual appearance of a cozy home office armchair. Pro Tip: Look for designs that offer ample adjustable settings to ensure your chair is customized to you and provides non-stop back support and perfect posture.
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Additional Office Seating Ideas
If space allows, having additional seating in your work-from-home space provides a spot to relax and recharge away from your computer, a seat for clients or visitors, or just a different spot to work from to change things up. Cozy, oversized lounge chairs with ample arm, back, and leg support promote a positive workspace, no desk needed. A matching set of the mid-century modern classic Saarinen Womb Chairs or sleek and low-profile Barcelona Chairs, separated by a stylish side table for the perfect spot to rest a cup of coffee, or morning smoothie, while you complete daily reports and host zoom calls.
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Inspiring & Organized Desk Accessories
Personalizing your at-home work space while also making room for organization solutions can sometimes be easier said than done. However, if you outfit your space with a proper balance of both, you’ll create a productive office that is both stylish and well-stocked. Look for sleek and stacking desk storage modules like the Nomad Pen Holder & Tray, stunning and streamlined containers like the Modernist Catchall, and for some fun – the Model Three Bluetooth Clock Radio can stream music from your phone and will always let you know when it's time for happy hour.
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Office Storage Ideas
Functionality is the name of the game when crafting your own at-home office or workspace. For productivity’s sake, the space should be both light and bright and decked out with all the storage you need to get through the day. The Becker Uten.Silo from Vitra holds a myriad of tools and supplies to keep everything stylishly stored and at your fingertips. The Dang Pedestal File from Blu Dot is incredibly versatile in that it adapts to a wide range of interior decor styles, and neatly fits under most desks to provide ample storage for all of your supplies and essentials.
Office Noise Reduction Ideas
When working from home, creating a quiet, productive space is incredibly important. Noise reduction furniture, lighting, and decor can come in handy to reduce overall sound pollution while still creating a stylish environment. If your office has high ceilings, a noise-reducing pendant and seating cube will help with acoustics within your space while still providing ample overhead lighting and a comfortable place to sit and relax or prop up your feet. If you are sharing the space with a friend, coworker or child, a privacy screen like the BuzziTripl Home Table Foldable Screen helps define space within a room, protect wandering eyes, and works to reduce noise thanks to its three layers of lightweight felt.
Office Wall Art Ideas
A great way to elevate your at-home office space and make it feel more modern and welcoming is by adding in a handful of framed prints or art pieces. Creating a gallery wall above your computer area or on an accent wall creates visual interest, allows you to display your favorite pieces to look at while you work, and helps to define space within any room you’ve decided to set your office up in. A fabulous piece like the Parrots Beaded Wall Art or the Parrots Beaded Wall Art, pictured above, arrives framed and ready to bring your space from business casual to business chic. Pro Tip: Lay out all of your wall art on the ground first to determine exactly where each piece will hang, so you can arrange them just right.
