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For many of us, working from home is now part of everyday life, even if it’s only now and then.
If you’re making do with an office setup that’s been thrown together out of necessity, read on. Whether you have a fold-down desk or a whole room to play with, here are our top tips for practical, inspiring home office décor.
You’ll know what sort of home office décor works for you. You might need a clutter-free, distraction-free zone to do your best work. Or you might be at your most creative and productive when surrounded by books, bright colours and meaningful objects.
In this home office, the large window provides the main focal point, while a geometric blind – part of our collection with Jonathan Adler – draws attention to the garden view beyond.
"Updating window treatments in a home-working environment can be a cost-effective way to transform this space.”
Sarah Worswick, interiors content creator
Placing your desk in front of or near a window gives you natural light and encourages regular screen breaks. But depending on which way the room faces, it can also create an irritating glare on computer screens.
Shutters, Venetian and Wooden blinds can be easily adjusted throughout the day, giving you flexible control over light and privacy. Tilting the louvres or slats downward lets sunlight filter in while preventing passers-by from seeing in. If you want the option to block sunlight completely, consider using a blackout blind. Our new total blackout solution, Blind Screen®, is specially designed to prevent light creeping in round the edges.
“My little office space is just next to the window and, with it being a south facing one, working from here was tricky at times. Now thanks to shutters I can decide which part of the window I want to block and when, so there’s no annoying glare on the screen.”
Agi Dmochowska, interiors content creator
You’ll be spending a lot of time in your office, so good temperature control is essential. If you feel the cold – or if blazing sunlight makes the room uncomfortably hot in summer – clever window dressings can help. Our Duette® honeycomb blinds work by trapping air between two pleated layers, helping to reduce heat loss in winter and keep rooms cool in summer.
Storage is a non-negotiable in most rooms, and home office décor is no different. Decent storage will make the room feel calmer and more ordered by letting you hide anything that’s not currently in use.
In this small home office, the shallow pine cupboards provide a home for clutter without taking up too much floor space, while the Roman blind from our William Morris collection and wallpapered ceiling add softness and texture.
If you’re not lucky enough to have a separate office, think about how you can add a desk area elsewhere. A guest bedroom, an underused alcove or even the upstairs landing can all work.
One of the few downsides of working from home is that the boundary between work and home can start to feel blurred. If you can’t close an office door at the end of the day, we recommend desks that fold away or can be hidden by cupboard doors. Shop around for small home office ideas - there are some really innovative designs out there.
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Whether you're fitting out a whole room or researching small home office ideas to make the most of a corner or nook, the same principles apply. Get the practical things sorted – heating, lighting, storage – then have fun with the rest. Your office, your rules.
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