Your remote workspace really should be a place where you can get things done and feel good doing it, not just a desk stuck in a corner. Here are 25 down-to-earth ideas to help you create a spot that feels right for you, whether that’s tidy and sleek or cozy and comfortable.
Textured Wallpaper Adds a Rich Backdrop Behind Shelving
Patterned wallpaper covers the wall behind your open shelving. Its design features gold and black.
Neutral Textured Rug Softens Wood Floors
A patterned rug in muted, neutral tones can break up the hard lines of your wood floor, providing a subtly textured, soft surface underfoot where your desk and chair sit.
Integrated Wood Drawer Unit Divides Dual Workstations
A four-drawer wood unit sits beneath a long desk, serving as a divider for two work zones in a shared office space, with a light wood finish that matches the surrounding cabinetry.
Marble-Look Desk With Integrated Organizers
In your workspace, a sleek desk features a marble-patterned surface. It’s built with shallow compartments along its back edge for pens and notepads.
Wood Grain Built-Ins Frame a Compact Workspace
Integrate your desk into a floor-to-ceiling wood grain unit. It includes open shelving for books, plus drawers and cabinets, all framed by a light wood finish.
Recessed Shelf Lighting Creates a Cozy Glow for Books and Decor
If your displayed items need more light, install LED strip lights under your shelves. These cast a warm glow on books and decorative objects and can reduce eye strain during late-night work sessions.
Patterned Wallpaper Adds a Soft Accent Above Your Desk
Delicate patterned wallpaper covers the upper portion of your walls. Its subtle geometric print is a pale tone, sitting against the room’s green paint.
Two Framed Nautical Paintings Add a Sense of Calm
On your wall, hang a pair of matching framed artworks. The two sailboat paintings have gold frames.
Gallery Wall of Family Photos Adds a Personal Touch
On a blank wall, arrange a collection of framed family photos. They’re held in simple, light wood frames grouped in a grid.
Light Blue Built-Ins Offer Ample Storage and Display
Light blue built-in cabinetry is a good fit for your workspace. It’s designed with open shelving for books and decor, plus closed drawers and cabinets.
Integrated Wood Shelving With Built-In Lighting
Consider warm LED strip lighting installed beneath your wood shelves. This illumination casts a soft glow over books and decor.
It’s a subtle way to highlight display items.
Arched Cane Cabinet Adds Natural Texture Above Your Desk
Place an arched cabinet with woven cane doors above your desk. You’ll like its rounded top and cane panels for office storage.
Adjustable Wall Sconces for Task Lighting on Shelves
Small, adjustable brass wall sconces can be incorporated onto your bookshelves. These fixtures direct light exactly where you need it.
They’re useful for illuminating books or specific decor.
Brass Task Lamps Illuminate Dark Built-In Shelving
Small, adjustable brass task lamps sit above your shelves. They’re designed to be angled for reading or detailed work against dark cabinetry.
Framed Architectural Prints Add Character Above Your Desk
Hang a pair of black-and-white prints featuring building facades on the wall above your workspace. The graphic nature of the prints makes them a clean, artistic element.
Wood Slat Wall Panel Adds Warm Texture Behind Your Desk
Consider a wood slat wall panel to introduce natural texture and visual warmth behind your workspace. This slatted wood feature creates a striking backdrop for a floating desk, adding an organic element to the room.
The panel softens the modern lines of the desk and chairs.
Three Botanical Prints Add Natural Art Above Your Desk
Above your desk, hang a trio of framed botanical prints. The delicate illustrations are set in gold frames.
Natural Wood Log Stool Adds Organic Texture Beside Desk
Incorporate a solid wood log stool beside your desk. This piece offers unique, natural texture and a raw finish.
Integrated Wood Slat Wall Adds Warm Texture Behind Your Desk
Vertical wood slats form a wall panel, adding a natural, textured element behind your desk. The warm tones of the wood define the workspace.
Woven Baskets Add Natural Texture To Open Shelving
Woven baskets sit on your open shelves. They’re light-colored and come in various sizes for holding items.
Sculptural Black Vase Adds Artistic Flair to Shelving
On your open shelving, place a sculptural black vase. Its unique, modern shape contrasts against the warm wood shelves and framed artwork.
Neutral Textured Rug Grounds the Workspace
Place a tightly woven, light beige rug under your desk and seating area. It has subtle ribbing and forms a soft foundation.
