11 Inspiring Desk Ideas for Working from Home
Now that we are all home…all the time, we’ve gone from classes in school to online learning or working in an office to working remotely from home.
That leaves many of us scratching our heads and wondering:
What are some home office desk ideas I can try?
How can I make an inexpensive desk?
What are some desk ideas for my bedroom?
What can I use instead of a desk?
How can I decorate my desk?
How do I make my desk look nice?
In this post, we’ll answer all of these questions as well as provide you with inspiring desk ideas for a happy and productive day of work.
Working from home is a big change for many of us.
You are no longer in the daily routine of school or work.
No one tells you when to take a break, what to work on, or how to get things done.
That can be good and bad.
You can choose to eat ice cream and binge watch Netflix or you can opt to work/study.
As much as the ice cream/Netflix scenario is enticing, in the long run, you’ll feel happier and more fulfilled if you get to work.
Try to accomplish something that works towards your goals each and every day.
One of the first steps in achieving your goals is to create a workspace that allows you to focus.
It doesn’t matter whether you have a room designated as a home office, sitting at the kitchen table, or a corner in your bedroom.
You just need a small space that will allow you to stay on-task and complete your work.
11 Inspiring Desk Ideas for Working from Home
If you’re looking for some desk ideas you can try, check out the inspiration below. All of these home offices incorporate simple and inexpensive desks.
If you don’t have a desk you can use a kitchen table, a console table, or even a piece of wood spread over two filing cabinets.
The ideas below show you how to create a workspace that fits your personality and can be tucked into the corner of your bedroom.
Use decorations that inspire you and surround yourself with tools and accessories you love to use.
#1. Desk with Drawers
A desk with drawers helps keep important accessories such as pens, notepads, staplers, and highlighters nearby. They are neatly tucked away in the desk drawers to keep them off the top of your desk but ready when needed.
A nearby bookcase provides storage for textbooks, paperwork, and even file folders.
#2. Put It On the Wall
Your desktop can stay clean and organized if you utilize the wall above your desk.
Ways to hang important information is by incorporating lucite file holders, metal grids, and even printer boxes.
#3. Warm it Up with Lights
Make your desk a warm and cozy go-to spot by adding a string of white twinkle lights. You can wrap the lights around the edges of your desk as well as a metal wall grid and magnetic white board.
You can even add a light-up phrase board to stay motivated.
#4. Surround Yourself with Inspiration
Your desk does not need to be minimalist to work for you. You can surround yourself with tools and accessories that inspire your creativity.
This desk by @pastelito.studies shows us that you can organize your pens, markers, washi tape and other necessities so that they are close at hand while not getting in the way of our work.
#5. Organize with Bookshelves
This very small desk with drawers doesn’t allow for much storage. However, by adding a bookcase next to it, you’ll be able to organize all of your books and desk accessories.
#6. Go with a Theme
Just as many of us add themes to our bullet journal spreads, you can also create an overall theme to your desk. @Cupsandthoughts shows a really good example of this with and orange, black, and white theme to both the desk and the wall images and accessories.
#7. Stuff You Love
You can never go wrong with surrounding yourself with the stuff you love. For example, @interioryesplz shows us how to effectively decorate a desk using a plant theme.
It accents the area while not overwhelming it.
A jar of fresh cut tulips sets the tone while a jar of dried flowers and a live plant accent the space. Take the theme a step further with succulents, plant books, sprigs of greenery, and a botanical pillow.
#8. Everything in Black and White
Black and white creates a bold yet calming theme. It’s also appealing for both men and women; useful if you share the workspace!
Use silver accents to create a sleek look in your black and white desk theme. Then incorporate small doses of color to warm up the area. @Mnml.stdio added green through succulents in small white pots.
#9. Perfectly Pink
Soft pinks create an ultra-feminine home office space. The look is luxe and expensive, however if you take a look at each of the elements, you can create this look on any budget.
The desk itself is a simple white desk. Gold accents such as an intricate frame and wall grid set the tone for this desk setup. All the other accessories are pink including stacked boxes, printable wall art, pens, a pencil case, planners, and a single pink rose.
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#11. Au naturel
Warm your workspace up with natural elements to create a cozy and inviting home office. Natural wood, rattan baskets, textured fabrics create this cream-tan tonal space.
It’s a calming environment that you’ll love working in all day long.
What are some desk ideas for my bedroom?
You don’t need to spend a lot of money to have an office space in your bedroom. Inspired by the images above, I rounded up lots of great desks you can use in your bedroom. Best of all, they are all under $100 and ship directly to your home from Amazon.
