10 Home Office Ideas That Will Make You Want to Work All Day

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Whether you work from home or have carved out a space for something you love like crafting, reading, or writing, your home office is a place that should inspire the flow of creativity and allow you to get down to business. But often, that's not the case. In fact, home offices can be the most neglected spaces in our homes - messy and unfriendly environments for inspiration, driving us to work anywhere but in the actual office, like the couch, or kitchen, or bed (guilty!). To help you create and update your own inspiring space, we asked experts - from designers to bloggers and editors -for their advice on the best home office updates and small home office ideas that will make you want to buckle down and get to work.

1. Think Chic

Your space should inspire you - and reflect your unique personality. So don't be afraid to go all out.

The black accent wall added some drama and depth to the space and a chandelier above the desk gives a little glitz and glamour.

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2. Add Green

Breathe some life into your space, so you'll want to stay longer. A lovely plant is said to help keep you feeling calm and clean the air - plus it looks pretty too.

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3. Get Artsy

Decorate with images that speak to you. Even if you're crunching numbers all day. Fill your office with vibrant art to energize your space and make you feel motivated.

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4. Find the Rug

Ground your space with a colorful area rug - for visual interest and soothing sound-absorption.

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5. Practice Hygge

Make it welcoming - but not too cozy that all you want to do is nap. Neutral colors on your walls and floor, paired with natural wood, plants and some kind of textile, like blankets, throw pillows, rugs or a yarn wall hanging, create a simple yet cozy working space.

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6. Hang a Gallery Wall

It's your space - crowd it with what you love. Style a gallery wall against a neutral wall. You can arrange them on the floor first, moving the prints around until you achieve the harmonious look that you want. Use removable wall strips to hold your prints up. This allows for the flexibility of changing the look of the wall

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7. Mix Old and New

Don't be afraid to steal decor from other rooms in the house. A mix of vintage and modern makes a home feel warm and lived in and personal, instead of feeling like a showroom.

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8. Let Light in

Stay connected to the great outdoors. Natural light makes a space feel bigger - which is always a plus in a small space.

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9. Work in Color

Choose colors that speak to you - not what's trendy.

Whether you’re painting office walls, shelves, and ceiling with one color to make the space feel larger, or using a filing cabinet like this one from CB2 for just a pop of color, working in a color - filled environment can make you more inspired to work from your office - and not the couch.

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10. Optimize Your Space

Organization is key - use every trick in the book. Nobody works well in a messy home office.

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