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Decorating a home office doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice a professional appearance—quite the contrary. The right office décor can enhance the professionalism of your space and provide a more welcoming atmosphere for new ideas.
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You don’t need to be a professional interior decorator to get the job done. Just a few simple tweaks can have a great impact on the ambiance of your work or home office.
From small desk nooks and cubicles to large offices, we’ve got 85 home office ideas you can use to create a space you’ll enjoy being while you work. With ideas in hand, personalized your home office with decor like custom pillows, canvas art and desk accessories.
85 Inspiring Home Office Ideas
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Lucite chairs are a great way to give your home office that instant modern appeal.
Photo by: Yomi Photo and Video
Via: Monique McHugh
The walls and floor are great places for some creative home office decor choices. This amazing wallpaper provides fun moment, and the floor rug gives it a pop!
Photo by: Sarah Hearts
The large oriental rug paired with the wooden desk top and shelving creates a rustic vibe.
Photo by: Jessie Cederblom
The lovely mix of pastels and white furniture completes the modern look of this home office.
Photo by: Fantabulosity
Get creative with your wall design by using shapes or patterns. This Kate Spade bow-inspired wall is the star of this modern office.
Photo by: Girl Loves Glam
A new paint job and a stylish hanging gallery wall that decluttered the top of the desk totally transformed this home office.
Photo by: A Detailed Palette
See through chairs and shaggy rugs! This modern take on the home office also features a stunning gallery wall.
Photo by: She Does a Bunch
The dark, patterned rug in this home office looks fantastic when it is paired with the wooden legs of the table, flower pot and chairs.
Photo by: E. Interiors
When working in a very small space, utilize the vertical space. Draw the eye upwards with a bold statement piece like this lovely canvas painting.
Photo by: Sweet Tea Saving Grace
Add a foreign touch to your home office. This modern French takes gold accents and vintage decor to new levels.
Photo by: Shabbyfufu
Transform your whole office wall into a corkboard. It looks great and helps add extra functionality.
Photo by: Behind the Big Green Door
This gorgeous DIY fabric wall will help inspire you while you work.
Photo by: Elysian Fine Art
Via: Amber Oliver
A large built-in desk converts an entire wall into storage while saving valuable floor space.
Photo by: The Cofran Home
An inspiring wallpaper choice can completely change the vibe in your office, making you happier and more productive.
Photo by: The Homes I Have Made
When designing your home office decor, it helps to choose a theme and coordinate throughout.
Photo by: Craving Some Creativity
Use colored tape to stick some of your favorite black and white photos to the wall for a vintage look.
Photo by: Annabode + Co.
Choose a boldly patterned focal piece, then stick to solid colors for the remainder of your office décor to maintain balance.
Photo by: Ashley Gieseking
Decorate with bright colors to keep the creative juices flowing. Consider a small art piece or colorful lamp to spruce up your small space.
Photo by: Brittany Lauren
Via: Style Me Pretty
Install a large bulletin board or corkboard above your desk as an easy place to display photos and ideas.
Photo by: Brooke Palmer
Via: Style Me Pretty
Design a studious home office with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves to display your collection and tuck decorations in between.
Photo by: Caroline Lima
Via: Style Me Pretty
The chalkboards in this office create a symmetrical balance while offering a functional place to organize papers and ideas.
Photo by: Christina's Adventures
Looking for some easy home office decorating ideas? Set a vase of fresh flowers on your desk.
Photo by: Courtney Apple
Via: Style Me Pretty
Soft colors create a mellow and calming atmosphere where you can stay focused on what’s really important.
Photo by: Denise Birdsong of Modern Love Photography
Via: The Glitter Guide
This small desk sticks to a theme of all white supplies and warm, pink decorations.
Photo by: Denise Birdsong of Modern Love Photography
Via: The Glitter Guide
Add interest and eliminate blank wall space with a collection of your favorite framed art and wall décor.
Photo by: Elizabeth Ann Photography
A few small plants on your desk will add natural color and bring some life to your workspace.
Photo by: Emily Wheeler
This clever office decorating idea features a pegboard behind the desk where you can store supplies and hang decorations.
Photo by: Fabric Paper Glue
One home office decorating idea is to make an accent wall with a soothing wallpaper print.
Photo by: Fabric Paper Glue
Frame your computer by filling the empty wall space behind it with pictures, quotes, and decorations you love.
Photo by: Flying House
This little office nook incorporates wood planks and a few vintage decorations to create a rustic theme.
Photo by: Fynes Designs
Framed art and a mix of decorations will all go together when you use a simple color scheme, like this black, white and gold office.
Photo by: Gillian Stevens
Via: The Glitter Guide
Create a gallery wall with a central focal piece, like this larger abstract art that color-coordinates with the wall color.
Photo by: Haneens Haven
Think outside the box with your decorations. The decorator of this home office elegantly incorporated pom-poms, a watering can, and a disco ball.
Photo by: Harwell Photography
Via: Style Me Pretty
Keeping symmetry in mind when designing your office will allow you to combine mismatched prints, photos, and decorations.
Photo by: Heather Talbert
Via: The Glitter Guide
Can’t decide between two rugs? You can use both when the patterns balance each other.
Photo by: Heather Talbert
Via: The Glitter Guide
Sometimes office supplies themselves make for great décor! Purchase notebooks, pens, and tape dispensers in fun patterns and colors.
Photo by: Heather Talbert
Via: The Glitter Guide
This easy DIY office decorating idea involves chalk, a dark, sturdy sheet of paper, and some tape.
Photo by: Hello Love Photography
Via: Style Me Pretty
Decorate blank walls with framed art as well as floating shelves and bookshelves where you can display books and attractive knick-knacks.
Photo by: House of Rose
This all-white home office creates a cohesive theme with hints of gold and pink in its décor.
Photo by: Jamie Lauren Photogrpahy
Via: Style Me Pretty
Don’t be afraid to stray outside of your comfort zone when decorating your work office. Add some fun with kitschy knick-knacks.
Photo by: Jeff Mindell
Via: The Glitter Guide
An easy work cubicle or office decorating idea is to lay down a cozy rug and display printed inspirational quotes.
Photo by: JJ Horton Photography
Via: The Every Girl
Add a pop of color with a throw pillow on your office chair, which will also provide extra comfort while you work.
Photo by: Jojotastic
Add character to your home office with a statement piece like this unique hammered metal light fixture.
Photo by: Kara Hoey
Via: The Glitter Guide
Shelving units allow you to maintain a clean and organized office space and also provide extra space to display decorations.
Photo by: Kara Hoey
Via: The Glitter Guide
Make a statement with bold, decorative light fixtures like the gold lamps in this home office.
Photo by: Kelly Ishikawa
Via: Style Me Pretty
This custom upholstered chair is a great way to decorate and add a pop of color to the workspace.
Photo by: Kiel James Patrick
Via: The Glitter Guide
In an open work office, display matching inspirational quotes above each desk to serve as decoration as well as motivation.
Photo by: Kimberly Chau Photography
Via: The Glitter Guide
Not all stripes have to go the same direction. Mix it up to create a beautiful, abstract accent wall.
Photo by: Kindred Creative Interiors
Incorporate symmetry into your office design to maintain balance, like these symmetrical storage containers and bulletin boards.
Photo by: Krista A. Jones
Via: The Glitter Guide
Define a small workspace with bold stripes to add the illusion of a larger space while inspiring bold ideas.
Photo by: Lark & Linen
Take your office design up a notch with a flashy light fixture like this glitzy, disco ball chandelier.
Photo by: Laurel and Wolf
Via: My Domaine
Add a few cozy touches like a soft rug and a throw pillow to create a space in which you’ll enjoy working every day.
Photo by: Leila Brewster
Via: Style Me Pretty
Spruce up a plain bookshelf by using paint or wallpaper to add a touch of color.
Photo by: Lolly Jane
In a small office, less is more. Avoid clutter by limiting your decorations to a few key pieces.
Photo by: Love & Light Photographs
Via: Style Me Pretty
In a spacious office, balance a display of many small decorations with one larger, less detailed decoration like this antique door.
Photo by: Love Grows Wild
Set a few decorative pieces atop a plain file cabinet as an easy office decorating idea.
Photo by: Matt and Julie Weddings
Via: The Glitter Guide
Add character to your work office with decorations like floating shelves with framed pictures and plants.
Photo by: Melissa Oholendt
Via: The Every Girl
If you’re stumped for home office decorating ideas, a little bit of paint is a great way to add a pop of color.
Photo by: Modish & Main
Balance a quiet, simple desk with a vibrant piece of abstract art in your home office.
Photo by: Monica Wang
Via: The Glitter Guide
This dull concrete work office was brightened up with pinks in the rug, flowers, and art piece against the wall.
Photo by: Monica Wang
Via: The Glitter Guide
One idea to add a pop of color to your work office or cubicle is to add a few potted plants.
Photo by: Monica Wang
Via: The Glitter Guide
Elegant pieces of furniture make great decorations for a work office and project a professional first impression.
Photo by: Morning Lavender
Via: The Glitter Guide
Purchase matching furniture or get hands-on and paint each piece the same color for a cohesive office design.
Photo by: Natalie Franke
Via: The Glitter Guide
Turn your office clutter into decoration by pinning all of your spare notes and pictures onto a board.
Photo by: Olivia Rae James
Via: The Glitter Guide
A large home office often means extra wall space, so take advantage by making an oversized DIY wall calendar.
Photo by: Our Fifth House
Decorate your small home office with vintage, antique store finds to create a cozy, old-timey atmosphere.
Photo by: Prodigal Pieces
Surround your workspace with visuals of your work achievements and goals to serve as inspiration.
Photo by: Rina Jordan Photography
Via: The Glitter Guide
This easy office decoration idea features framed floral prints to add a feminine backdrop to the workspace.
Photo by: Ruth Eileen Photography
Via: Style Me Pretty
A small, colorful patterned rug is an easy decorating idea to brighten up any office space.
Photo by: Ruth Eileen Photography
Via: Style Me Pretty
Contain small decorative items on your office desk with a tray to help keep things tidy.
Photo by: Sabra Lattos
Via: Style Me Pretty
Take the gallery wall to another level with your large home office by filling the entire office wall with decorations.
Photo by: Salt and Pepper Moms
Use dark paint, abstract art and rich leather to create a powerful, masculine office space.
Photo by: Simplified Bee
Hints of gold in the furniture and decorations in this office help to tie everything together.
Photo by: Sita Montgomery
Via: Gallerie B
A large rug and decorative light fixtures make this work office more comfortable and homey.
Photo by: Studio McGee
Having a hard time choosing which picture to hang? Choose nine of your favorites and place them in matching frames to decorate your office.
Photo by: Style Me Pretty
A reclaimed wood accent wall adds texture and interest to an otherwise plain and flat wall.
Photo by: Taylor Morrow
Via: The Glitter Guide
This office combines black and white with hot pink for a cohesive design that really pops.
Photo by: The Blissful Bee
Choose a base color to weave throughout your office decorations like the gold accents in this home office.
Photo by: The Fashionista's Diary
Decorate your office with a collection of coordinating art and décor to create a gallery wall.
Photo by: The Southern Thing
Rather than trying to find many small decorations that match, pick out a few larger decorations that will really stand out in your office.
Photo by: Troy Thies Photography
Adding a few vases with freshly cut flowers is a simple idea to decorate your work office.
Photo by: Jenn Pablo
Via: Twofold LA
This work office exudes pizzazz with bold patterns and big letters incorporated into the office décor.
Photo by: Valorie Darling
Via: Inspired by This
Hang a pom-pom garland above your office desk and every day at work will feel like a party.
Photo by: Valorie Darling
Via: Inspired by This
A corkboard is an easy office decoration idea to display your photos. Take it up a notch and line your corkboards with wrapping paper or glitter for a little extra flair.
Photo by: Valorie Darling
Via: Inspired by This
An easy DIY office decorating idea is to cover a foam board with an attractive fabric to make your own bulletin board.
Photo by: Yazy Jo Photography
Via: Style Me Pretty
