• Home
    • Home
    • Blog Home
GET PRICES
Alliance Virtual Offices
No Result
View All Result
  • Get A Virtual Office
  • See Live Receptionists Plans
  • Book A Meeting Room
  • Start Coworking
  • Ask AI About…
  • Home
    • Home
    • Blog Home
GET PRICES
Alliance Virtual Offices
No Result
View All Result
Alliance Virtual Offices
No Result
View All Result
Home Business 101

Amazing Spaces: Top 10 Home Office Designs

by Jo Meunier
April 2, 2025
Top 10 Home Office Designs
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

From clever closets and dinky desks to marvellous multifunctional spaces, there are oodles of different ways to transform a corner of your home into an inspirational, hardworking office.

We’ve picked out a few of our favourite styles from Pinterest, which we’ve shared here.

Get Your FREE Guide Today!

How to Start a Business in a Recession

Some focus on space-saving themes for small apartments and rooms, while others present clever ways to separate your work and home life – a necessity for virtual office users which is all too easily forgotten.

  1. How to Deal with Annoying Alcoves

Marie Bridger pinned this cute alcove-based home office, which originally appeared on Real Simple.

Using shelving, a pull-out desk and a curtain to hide away the office paraphernalia when not in use, this is a great way to make the most of an alcove or ‘nook’. Marie suggests using a “funky curtain” and an antique tieback to hold it out of your way during work hours.

Home office designs - annoying alcoves
  1. Back to Skool

Pinned by Webstash, this blackboard is not just a bit of retro wall art – it’s pretty useful too. Whether you use it as a calendar, notebook or just for doodles, it looks great with this waxed corner desk.

(Tumblr: mildredmildred)

Home office designs - Back to school
  1. Cozy Corners

When it comes to space-saving office designs for the home, Pinterest is alive with great ideas and unique perspectives.

We love this cozy corner, which comes with its own compact storage, corner desk, lighting and even a comfy couch for good measure. We’re willing to bet the top of the couch opens up to reveal a storage chest, too. Genius.

(Sally Aldridge / dumpaday.com)

Home office designs - Cozy corners
  1. Cupboard Under the Stairs

Okay Harry Potter fans – this one’s for you. Why fill a cupboard under the stairs with coats and shoes when it could be your own secret office? Just for muggles, this fantastic space-saving idea can be personalized to suit any size space.

Larger cupboards can feature under-stair shelving and even a corner desk like this one, pinned by Georgina Irving (originally by Austin Architect), while smaller spaces can do away with storage luxuries and use pale decor and lighting to create a brighter, airier space.

Home office designs - Cupboard under the stairs
  1. Spare Shed

Why let mice and spiders have all the fun? Even the smallest of garden sheds can be transformed into an inspirational workspace, like this one from LoveHome / UKTV, which uses pretty spring colours to create a light, bright space. The perfect al fresco office.

Home office designs - Spare shed
  1. Multifunctional Masterpiece

There’s not even a whiff of corporate activity in this home office. Is it a lounge? Or a library? Or a bedroom? With a bit of design wizardry, it’s a bit of everything. Pinned by Webstash (originally from www.takingstepshome.com/2012/04/office-inspiration.html) this beautiful space uses chunky shelving that doubles as a desk, along with lounge furniture and bedroom-style storage boxes for a homely touch.

Home office designs - Multifunctional masterpiece
  1. Clever Closets

These clever closets are the ultimate space-saver. If your bedroom or spare room has a large walk-in closet, or even a small one, you can turn it into a hideaway office.

This one on the left by Pinterest user A Thrifty Mrs (DIY Show Off) is a spacious area concealed by doors, brightened by pastel tones and a cleverly-placed mirror.

Yet even the smallest of clothes-hanging spaces can be transformed into a makeshift workspace. The pin on the right by Lauren Reed (Tatertos & Jello) might seem tight, but it’s just fine for those who work from home for short periods of time.

Home office designs - Clever closets
Home office designs - Clever closets
  1. Sparse Yet Beautiful

When it comes to home office decor and furniture, less is usually more. This sparse, minimalist approach using pipe shelves barely looks like a desk, yet its clean and functional – just what you need for a few quiet hours to bash away at your to-do list.

(Web Stash / French By Design)

Home office designs - Sparse yet beautiful
  1. Using Design to Achieve Work / Life Balance

When working from home, it’s important to have a workspace that you can pack away at the end of the day. Whether you close a door on it, fold it away or pull a curtain, it’s that physical barrier that helps you to de-stress and ease springs.

This cute little number can sit anywhere in the home – even in the hallway – and you simply close the lid at the end of the day. Clever, quirky, pretty, and downright useful.

(Mary Anne Bradford / Flickr)

Home office designs - foldaway furniture

This is another take on the fold-away idea, using a neat wall-mounted desk. It looks a lot like a retro suitcase, but in fact it’s a space-saving desk called NUBO, designed by Ligne Roset.

(Lindy Rogers / Trend Hunter)

Home office designs - foldaway furniture
  1. Mezzanine Magic

Getting this one right requires a designer’s touch, as workspace paraphernalia and storage can easily clutter a small space. This pin by Mary Anne Bradford (Garance Doré) sets the tone beautifully, with the perfect juxtaposition between vintage charm and clean, modern office functionality.

Home office designs - Mezzanine magic

Why not share your favorites with us? Ping us a picture of your home office on Twitter or Facebook and tell us what you love about it.


Further reading:

  • Virtual Office vs Coworking: What You Need to Know When Choosing a Working Space
  • Meeting Room Names: What to Call Your Office Meeting Room

Tags: desk designhome officeoffice designworking from home
Previous Post

Why You May Want a New Orleans Virtual Office Space

Next Post

The Bootstrappers’ Bible: 8 Ways to Build a Business on a Budget

Jo Meunier

Jo Meunier

Jo is a Senior Editor at Alliance Virtual Offices. She loves chatting with people about virtual offices and is always eager to share stories, tips and ideas about remote work on the Alliance Blog. Connect with Jo on LinkedIn.

Next Post
Investing And Financing Line Icons Set

The Bootstrappers' Bible: 8 Ways to Build a Business on a Budget

Services

Virtual Offices
Meeting Rooms
Live Receptionists
Business Phone
Coworking

Resources

Start Here
Blog
FAQ
Marketplace
What is a Virtual Office?
Virtual Office For LLC Setup
Managing Remote Teams

Company

About Alliance Virtual
What Clients Say
Partner With Alliance
Contact Us
Log in
My Cart

©2023 Alliance Virtual Offices. All rights reserved. • 2831 St Rose Parkway, Henderson, NV, US.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
    • Home
    • Blog Home

©2023 Alliance Virtual Offices. All rights reserved. • 2831 St Rose Parkway, Henderson, NV, US.