Home Offices 89 Ideabooks

Creating a home office, if even a nook in the corner, can be a great way to organize everything from bills to recipe clippings and more. While any desk, chair and storage bin will suffice, here are some great pieces that will surely liven up your office,... more »

With an ever increasing number of home-based businesses starting during the last couple of years, it has become even more important to create a space in which you are comfortable working, as well as having meetings with clients. As an added incentive,... more »

Do you tend to collect postcards from museums, doodle on napkins, swipe paint swatches from the Home Depot even when you're just there to buy light bulbs, hoard wallpaper samples, snip fabric samples, rip things out of magazines and then let them all... more »

We have all been watching the TV summer hit Million Dollar Decorators. I love the work of all of the decorators, but I am particularly drawn to the work of Mary McDonald, because I see some ways we mere mortals can use some of her fabulous ideas.... more »

Integrating a desk into your kitchen isn't just about finding the space for it. It's also about finding a way to make it look more stylish and interesting. Most of the kitchen desks I see are basically thrown together out of a file drawer, pencil drawer... more »

If you generally spend your free time in a form of creative expression, you're probably well aware of the importance of a well planned studio. Arranging a space that speaks to you is always a good start, but taking the time to consider the functionality... more »

I just stole a table lamp from my living room and gave it to my office. And I am not the only thief. Seems to be a trend to pop your desk with a non-traditional or creative take on a task lamp. If you are in your office often enough to leave seat marks,... more »

I've always had a desk at home, and have even come this close to having a fully-functioning home office (the difference being a bunch of wayward cords and a filing cabinet, if you're curious). But never have I fooled myself into thinking these... more »

As a mom, interior designer, and blogger I am lucky enough to have work that allows me to be productive from home. I am proud of my dedicated home office, but I often find myself bringing the laptop to the dining room or in front of the TV to be with... more »

Many of us nowadays work from home, yet don't want our work spaces to overtake our living spaces. Plus, how in the world do we organize the area to fit our specific needs and look good when we've clocked out? More and more, dwellings need their furniture... more »

The inscription over the door at the Library at Thebes says: Libraries: The medicine chest of the soul. Perhaps "for the soul" would be more appropriate, but I'm not going to nitpick because I love the sentiment. Sometimes with all of the technology... more »

AMC’s super-successful period series Mad Men made drinking both at home and in the office stylish — visually, at least. And while today’s corporate landscape doesn’t allow for keeping a properly stocked bar behind your desk at work, adding... more »

Each year I make New Year's resolutions for my home's decor as well as my office space. At home I plan to focus on redesigning the master bedroom and kitchen. In my office, the goal is always the same: maintain a work environment that fosters creativity.... more »

Now that more of us telecommute, the office has become one of the most important rooms in the home. We want to help you make sure your friends and family have the best office accessories (for efficiency), desks they'll want to keep clear (for motivation),... more »

I was watching a Flipping Out rerun the other day and got the giggles when the Feng Shui expert came over and pleaded with Jeff Lewis to let his assistant Jenni at least have one picture of her dog on her desk. Of course, Jeff wasn't having it.... more »