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Small-Space Home Offices

January 12, 2015

By: Brenna Elrod

Small spaces can make ideal home offices for those lacking square footage, whether placed in the corner of a room, along a wall or in an unused recess. Check out some of our favorite home offices that take advantage of every spare square inch.

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From: Designed to Sell

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Corner Office

A desk tucked into a corner of a loft bedroom provides a quiet space to work, while surrounding shelves keep the space cozy and add an efficient storage solution. Design by John Gidding.

Contemporary Office Nook With Built In Shelves And Desk

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Closet Space

A small space between closets is just enough room for shelves and a simple desk insert. White paint keeps the space fresh, and the modern office chair of thin, bent wood beckons you to take a seat. Design by Brian Patrick Flynn.

From: Designed to Sell

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Playful Divide

Even in a larger room, you can set aside a small amount of space for a chic home office. This space uses floor-to-ceiling shelving in a playful arrangement to partition the room. Design by John Gidding.

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Study in Contrast

Designer Brian Patrick Flynn gets deep in the design of this small office space. Navy walls and dark gray upholstery are a perfect color duo in this space. A white room divider outlined in a honeysuckle-colored border lightens the mood and establishes a privacy screen.

Contemporary Desk With Blue and Green Accents

From: Sarah's House

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Tucked Away

Robin’s-egg blue is a sweet backdrop for this office nook, while layers of offset shelves create an informal mood above. A molded plastic Eames-inspired chair completes this tween workspace. Design by Sarah Richardson.

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Walled Study

If you have an empty wall, you have the perfect spot for a small-space home office. A wooden desktop atop white cabinets provides ample workspace. Extra-long wall shelves are accentuated by painting their interior red, adding a pop of color to the mostly white space. Design by RMS user just-beachy.

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Bedside Muse

Black furnishings are sleek additions to this bedside workspace. Artwork leaned against the wall and an elegantly crafted lamp provide simple inspiration for guests. Design by David Scott.

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Work Cycle

Multitasking opportunities abound in this home office creatively placed in the laundry room. A built-in desk overlooking the deck provides a spot to catch up on e-mail and bills while waiting out the laundry.

From: Andreas Charalambous

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Clean Finish

White walls and varied wood tones conspire to make a sophisticated office space tucked into a hallway. Dark wood floors add richness to the space, while the light wood drawers alternate with a white work surface to differentiate functions. A narrow wall niche provides shelving to display objets d'art for a splash of color. Design by Andreas Charalambous.