12 Genius Small Home Office Ideas That Are Stylish and Efficient

These small home office ideas will make working from home become more efficient — no matter how much space you have.

Living in an apartment or home with little space comes with limitations on the types of things you can add to space, but with a little creativity, you’d be surprised at what you could actually do — especially when it comes to making a home office.

We totally get not having enough space. Having lived in multiple small apartments over the past several years, and now living at home with our parents again, space can feel pretty tight. The first thing we made sure we had was our own office space. Creating a space that actually inspires you everyday has totally transformed our productivity and mindset while working.

The end goal is all about working with the space you have to create a small home office that’s functional and stylish. Whether you work from home, have a side hustle or a creative hobby, a designated home office will keep you motivated and encouraged every single day.

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12 Genius Small Home Office Ideas

1. Modern Chic Cloffice

How adorable is this cloffice idea? If you’ve never heard of a cloffice, it’s a term that comes from converting an closet into an office space. It’s such a genius way to use the space you have in a unique and effective way. 

We love the chunky white shelves and desk make the area look sleek and clean, while maximizing every square inch for storage and inspirational decor.

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2. Bright Boho Office

Do you have a small alcove in your living room or bedroom? If so, this is a great idea to recreate. Keeping the space and furniture white and bright makes the space feel open. Then, layering with different textures and colors makes the home office come to life.

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3. Eclectic Modern Home Office

We absolutely love how much character this small home office has. The modern desk and shelving creates minimal foundation, but the eclectic decor gives it so much personality. We would definitely feel inspired working in a space like this!

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4. Neutral Office Alcove

If you love neutral home decor and are looking for a way to create a small home office space in your apartment, this idea is perfect to recreate. The minimal, clean decor and shelving makes the space feel open and the wooden desk chair adds warmth to the space.

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5. Pink Girly Office

How fun is this girly work space? We would 100% be motivated and inspired to work here every day. The pink decor is so fun and the colorful artwork makes this space pop!

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6. Bold Colorful Cloffice

Transform a small closet alcove in your apartment into a fun space to work! All you need is a bold print wallpaper to line the walls. Then add in white shelving and a small white desk to make the wallpaper the star of the show.

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7. Minimal Modern Loft Office

Do you have a small, awkward loft space that you’re wanting to transform into a home office? We designed this home office for a friend of ours. Keeping the space minimal, and bright made it feel so much bigger. Adding some warmer tones and a bit of color gave the space some personality as well.

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8. Wall Mounted Desk

If you’re pressed on space in your apartment or home, adding a wall mounted desk to a dining room, bedroom or living room instantly creates a designated home office. Style the shelves with decorative baskets, picture frames and other decorative objects to make the space feel personalized to your design style.

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9. Stylish Office Space in Living Room

Living in an apartment, you have to make do with the space you have. Sometimes that means creating a home office in your living room. If you do this, we recommend keeping the style of the office space cohesive with the design of the rest of the room. This will make you home office feel more intentional and stylish.

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10. Colorful Closet-Office Combo

How fun is this closet office combo. We love how the space is maximized, but beautifully style to make it a motivating space despite the limited amount of space. We are obsessed!

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11. Make Space in Your Bedroom

When you live in an apartment or small home, making use of every square inch is super important. We love this home office space in this bedroom. Add a small desk, a wall sconce and some art prints to create an inspiring workspace.

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12. Maximize One Wall

When you have a small space to work with, maximizing wall space is a must —even if it’s just one wall. Designating one wall for your office to reside means making the most of the space. Adding a long desk space will give you plenty of space to work and shelving on the walls above will give you space to store items as well.

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