What’s in this guide?
Before You Begin: Planning
Planning is so important when it comes to carving out a space in your home for a home office. You may have an entire room that’s available, but you may also need to carve out a section of another room or use a closet. No matter the size of the space, you can make it into a comfortable work area. Our home office guide includes how-to, tips, and videos that help.
Home Office Ideas and Inspo
A home office is often a personal space. Some of us like bright colors and music in our work zones and others like a low-stimulus environment. Take a look at some ideas and inspiration to get a clear vision of what you need and want out of your office space.
Home Office Materials
The old-school essentials for a home office include a desk, chair, and lighting. These days, there are walking mats, wobble chairs, and bluetooth accessories that are important to a lot of remote workers. There’s also paint colors, flooring, and window treatments to consider.
Home Office How-To
We’ve enjoyed building desks for our work zones because we get what we want and we know the desk will last a long time. While you could build a standard desk, you could also build a standing desk or a bar-height desk. Check out our how-tos on desks and work accessories so you can set up your space for success.
Home Office Videos
Watch our series of how-to videos on interior remodeling. From making a desk to creating a feature wall, we’ve got endless inspiration to help you achieve the home office of your dreams.
DIY or Ask a Pro
Depending on the space, your available time, and your skills, you may want to ask a qualified residential remodeling contractor to help create your home office. We can bring structure to chaos by offering expertise and practical solutions when things don’t go as expected.
We have experience handling structural surprises behind old walls, appliance compatibility issues, and design elements that don’t always work out as planned.
