How to Create a Home Office In Any Corner of Your Home

Black chair and white desk sitting in front of a window.

Last updated September 7, 2023

You don't need an entire room to make working from home work for you. You can carve out a space for getting work done in almost any room in your home with just a desk and a few key pieces. Use this guide to identify areas in your home that you can transform into a home office, get organizational tips for small office spaces and find ideas on what types of office furniture you'll need.

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Window Office
Think Smaller
Against the Wall
Under the Stairs
Counter Space
Double Up

Window Office

Upholstered office chair placed in front of flip-down desk next to open french door.

Redefine the window office by setting up a workspace right next to a patio or other outside door. Choose a one-piece office desk and cabinet that fits into tight spaces nicely. Pair with a stylish office chair on wheels that can be rolled away when not in use.

Think Smaller

Industrial desk and backless stool sitting in front of gray wall.

Two or three feet of wall space is all you need for a small desk and a seat, like a padded stool. Touches such as a simple guest chair and a tall planter filled with greenery will make your new work area more inviting.

Against the Wall

Small office desk and bookcase placed in front of blue floral wallpaper.

Make the most of any wall space with a bookcase and matching desk. A tall bookcase with doors hides office supplies while its open shelves double as display cases. Consider perking up your wall office with bold wallpaper and mirrors.

Under the Stairs

Wall mounted desk and shelves under a staircase.k lamp underneath a small stairway.

If you have stairs, chances are you can fit an office nook that's both private and functional right underneath them. Skip the desk and choose a table that fits the space under the stairs perfectly. Or save more floor space and mount a floating desk to the wall, along with much-needed storage with shelves or shadow boxes.

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Counter Space

Man working at kitchen counter with laptop and files.

Instead of a desk, choose your kitchen counter or island. It's unused during office hours and with the right height bar stool it's the ideal space to spread out and get work done.

Double Up

Small home office created in a guest bedroom with pull-out sofa bed.

Create a multi-functional space in a spare room with a daybed, bookshelves and a desk. While you work, your new office makes a perfect space to hold meetings or get some quiet time. When guests come, the room transforms back to a hotel-style sleeping sanctuary.

Make Room

Woman using an ottoman as a desk in her living room.

No matter how small your home is, there's always room for work. Think outside the box and transform a table-style ottoman in your living room into a desk during work hours. Add a plush rug underneath for a comfortable place to sit.

Corner Office

Living room furniture that does double-duty as a display shelf and fold-down workspace.

A miniature, flip-down secretary desk looks great when not in use and works hard when it is. Place one in a corner and choose desk accessories that can double as decor such as a unique lamp.

Up and Away

A home office sitting under the eaves of a slanted attic roof.

Sometimes the best place in a home for an office space is an area where nothing else quite fits. The horizontal space under the eaves of an attic is just enough room for a desk, rug and office chair. Hang a pendant lamp to add light without using up valuable desk space.

Creating a space in your home that works as hard as you do just takes a bit of inspiration, the right-sized furniture and practical decor. Once you've decided where to put your new home office, we've got everything you need to make it work. We have options to deliver online orders when and where you need them.