Building a Small Home Office

January 30, 2023

Creating a home office is possible in any small space — a nook under your stairs, a shed, a closet, or even a corner in your living room can be set aside for getting work done. With more people working from home than ever before, and many companies deciding on a permanent shift to remote or hybrid work environments, a home office you love can be critical to enjoying your workday. So, how do you set up a home office if you only have a little room to spare?

This is where our curated collection of small office furniture and supplies comes to the rescue. By using a few pieces of compact furniture and clever storage solutions, you can turn a small area in any room of your home into an efficient home office. If you don’t have much need for a large work surface, a small writing desk will provide you with just enough space to comfortably surf the web, review documents, and complete day-to-day tasks. Office furniture essentials like bookcases and filing cabinets can also help keep your things neat and organized around your workstation. With a little creativity for the space you have at hand, you can build a home office you look forward to working in.

Space-Saving Desk Designs

A small office calls for a compact desk that won’t make the room feel cramped. Consider an L-shaped desk that fits snugly in an unused corner or a small writing desk that rests against the wall. A secretary desk can even hide your workspace when not in use.

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Small Office Desks

Writing Desks

Corner & L-Shaped Desks

Secretary Desks

Comfortably Compact Chairs

A good office chair is the key to comfort in a cramped office space. Choose a cushioned, compact mid-back office chair if only in your office for short periods. For longer hours at your desk, find an ergonomic office chair with customizable back and arm height to personalize your chair for optimal comfort.

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Ergonomic Office Chairs

Task Chairs

Big & Tall Chairs

Mid-Back Office Chair

Designate a Space

If your room is carpeted, a chair mat can be essential for easy movement. Hard floor chair mats can help protect flooring from damage caused by chair wheels. Area rugs are also a great way to designate an area of your room as your personal workspace.

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Decorative Chair Mats

Chair Mats for Carpet

Chair Mats for Hardwood Floor

Area Rugs

Straight-up Storage Space

You may have limited floor space, but you can double your small office storage area by utilizing vertical space. Think floor-to-ceiling shelving units, vertical filing cabinets, and trendy ladder bookshelves. Hang shelves at your eye level when at your desk; this can help keep all your supplies within arm’s reach.

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