Office styles to suit how you work
With hybrid and remote working on the up, it’s little wonder that so many people in the UK are looking to create a miniature office at home. And the great thing is, there are designs to suit everyone, no matter how you prefer to work or what space you have free.
When planning your perfect home office, you don’t have to give up a whole room if you don’t want to – there’s plenty of choice to create something that’s super functional but blends into your home nicely.
At Sharps, we know a thing or two about home office design, so here are 5 layout options to put you on the fast-track to productive working. Which one suits you best?
Design a dedicated office space
If you crave space to concentrate, needing a place that feels like an office away from the office, dedicating a whole room to your workspace could make all the difference. This is a great option for full-time and hybrid home workers who need their office space to work just as hard as they do. So, if you’re lucky enough to have a whole room to revamp, we wholeheartedly recommend investing in creating your perfect home office.
With an entire room at your disposal, you can give yourself plenty of storage for media, paper filing, or even integrate technology directly into your overall design.
Adding power solutions, built-in lighting and discreet charging docks can completely change the way you work, making you even more efficient as you get through your day.
There’s lots of scope to bring out the best of your space with bespoke fitted office furniture and storage – especially if your spare room isn’t the largest.
And just like any other room, you can make it completely personal to you with a range of homey touches.
Think light and bright walls and pops of colour through accessories, as well as wall art to bring your room’s personality to life. Plus, greenery is a staple, as is a supportive desk chair. These will definitely help set the tone for keeping a clear mind.
But if you’ve not got the room to spare, this next option might be just what you’re looking for…
Bedroom offices are more than a dream
Bedrooms have plenty of potential to become an ad-hoc workspace. This is a fantastic option if you don’t have space for a dedicated home office but do have a spare corner free upstairs.
Or maybe you’re looking for a solution for your children, where a handy space for them to study and concentrate in the comfort of their own bedroom can be really beneficial.
All the added storage might even help them keep their room tidy!
But a bedroom office doesn’t have to be all work, work, work.
With the right fitted furniture, your study area can feel every bit a part of your bedroom, blending in seamlessly with the rest of your design and giving you desk space for more casual, non-work activities.
Today it might be a workspace but tomorrow it can be your chic dressing table or even a crafting area. The choice is yours.
Cloffice: a workspace in disguise
Not everyone wants to be reminded of work in their bedroom, though.
And in this case, a cloffice literally lets you shut the door on your working day once it’s over, so you can disconnect and relax.
Yes, that’s right. The doors to your wardrobe can open to reveal a workspace, and then just as easily, hide it away again.
A fitted wardrobe workspace can be a great choice for smaller rooms. Think of it as a part-time workspace, part time vanity, but full-time beautifully organised space.
You can even integrate lighting to make it even more functional for any time of day.
Overall, you can create a cosy, convenient place to work that fits beautifully into the rest of your bedroom storage.
If there has to be a weakness to this particularly stylish piece of furniture, it’s that it doesn’t offer as much filing storage as other home office setups. So, if you need more room to spread out, take a look at our next option.
Open your living space to a workspace
The great thing about larger living rooms and open-plan homes is that you can add an office area wherever you have space. It could be in a dining room alcove, a cosy living room nook or in a newly built extension. It’s about creating more than a desk space, but an extension to how your room functions.
Living and dining spaces are enjoyed by the whole family, after all. And by adding an office to these spaces, you create a home that works around everybody’s different needs.
No more homework on the dining table – by adding an office space, your children can keep up with assignments and essays easily. And it’s great for the adults too, who might need it for anything from day-to-day admin to working from home.
In long rooms that are hard to style, or particularly spacious interiors, a fitted home office can help to separate up the space visually too.
Adding a home office in one end will give you plenty of ways to create a broken-plan layout, especially if you use bold colours to define the zone. Doing this can make the workspace feel separate but part of the larger environment.
A multifunctional space that feels like a feature rather than just somewhere to work.
Alcoves and understairs
Give awkward spaces a chance and a new lease of life. Alcoves and understairs can easily be overlooked! But transforming them into a workspace opens a whole new world of style, storage and practical possibilities.
Especially in homes with less space to work with, bespoke fitted office furniture can maximise the potential of even the most awkward spaces.
In alcoves and understairs you don’t have to compromise on space at all. In fact, you’re doing the opposite. With bespoke fitted furniture, you’re maximising an otherwise unused or wasted space with clever design and storage.
Bespoke fitted furniture can incorporate everything from a workspace, with desk, bookshelves, filing storage and cupboards to hang coats, store shoes and bags.
It’s a space that works for everyday life as well as your work life.
Discover designs that work for you
As you can see, there are more ways to work a home office into your interiors that you might first realise. And if you’ve seen a design that would work well for you, get in touch with our expert team at Sharps.
We design home offices bespoke to your needs so they seamlessly fit the contours of your room.
Transforming the space with storage that maximises every millimetre from wall-to-wall and floor to ceiling.
Combine this with a stunning range of styles and finishing touches to truly make it your own.
Invest in your home office setup and you’ll find it pays you back in spades with improved comfort, productivity and concentration.
If you have a space or room that you want to discuss, simply book a Free Design Visit.
