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Modern home office ideas for any style and budget

In need of a spark of creativity or a tranquil corner to focus? We understand; we’re all wonderfully unique. Get inspired by these modern home office ideas that blend smart functionality with comfort, designed to get you into the perfect headspace for creativity, concentration, and productivity.

A workspace with IVAR cabinets and a LÅNGFJÄLL office chair. A person sitting behind a desk while reaching for an apple.
A workspace with IVAR cabinets and a LÅNGFJÄLL office chair. A person sitting behind a desk while reaching for an apple.

There’s potential in every nook

Every corner holds potential. From the coziest spot to the most compact corridor, we believe in making the most of every inch. So, why not transform that neglected nook or balcony into your corner of creativity? Get inventive and craft a space that’s as functional as it is inviting. Your home, your canvas!

A modern, white living space with a small home office setup, with a GLADHÖJDEN desk and a TERTIAL work lamp in dark grey.
A hallway with two LILLÅSEN desks, two beige/white LÅNGFJÄLL office chairs, three pendants and different storage solutions.
A small workspace under the stairs with TROTTEN desk and HATTEFJÄLL​ office chair. Behind the desk is a SVENSÅS noticeboard.
A wardrobe-sized space housing a compact study nook centred around a white TORALD desk and a black SMÄLLEN swivel chair.
A white BOAXEL/LAGKAPTEN shelving unit with table top, plus white/oak effect wall cabinets and white pegboards, on a balcony.

Seamless workspaces in everyday spots

Create a space where work meets comfort. With clever design, a desk and a comfy chair can blend right into your living area, making every square foot count. Here, everyone finds room to be productive and at ease at the same time.

A living space with crowded bookshelves, wooden floors and a white TONSTAD desk with a chair, placed behind a sofa.
A black SMÄLLEN swivel chair stands at a BILLY desk mounted to a BILLY bookcase near a white MITTZON frame with castors.

Workspace by day, living space by night

Embrace hybrid working by activating different areas of your home. Craft invisible workspaces where work tucks away neatly when the day is over. Whether it’s a stint at the dining table or a corner in the living room, a comfy chair makes the transition from work to leisure time a breeze.

An office and gaming setup with an UTESPELARE gaming desk, MATCHSPEL gaming chair and a cabinet painted in a striped pattern.
In a small office with two desks is a wall filled with IVAR pine cabinets with doors. A red lamp hangs from the ceiling.

Curtain call for the day’s tasks

Find harmony at home with a workspace that vanishes after hours. Draw a curtain, close a door, or simply tuck it away - it’s all about switching off. Creating this ‘on/off’ space is key, allowing you to step away, metaphorically or literally, and savor your home life.

A RIDSPÖ desk and GRUPPSPEL gaming chair stand in front of a dark green curtains in a room with dark wooden floors.
A gaming station between two green curtains. There is a picture wall with illustrations above a RIDSPÖ desk with screens.

Your focus fortress

Create your own focus zone at home to keep distractions at bay. Working from home calls for a bit of self-control, but it’s easier when you’re surrounded by things you adore. Organize with open storage for a curated, calming display. Here’s to achieving peace of mind and great focus!

A LIDKULLEN active sit/stand support stands at a TROTTEN sit/stand desk with a laptop and laptop/monitor stand on top of it.

Every pause is a productivity boost in disguise

Seek out your peaceful spot at home for those much-needed workday breaks. Muted colors, inspired by nature, bring a calming and reassuring effect and closed storage keeps clutter to a minimum. Here’s to finding your tranquil corner for peace of mind while working.

A woman with a beverage sitting on a window seat next to an ALEX desk and MULLFJÄLLET conference chair.

Find your muse – cityscape or serene green?

Discover the spot in your home where the view sparks your creativity. Be it a cityscape, a brush with nature, a vibrant memory wall, or a calming colored backdrop. Infuse your space with elements that speak to you. Find what lifts your spirits and let the ideas flow!

A beige BJÖRKÅSEN laptop stand by a gray-beige JÄTTEBO sofa dotted with textiles. A row of framed art hang above the sofa.
A white HAUGA desk in a bedroom with a swivel chair, a pair of curtains, a grey-green throw, a work lamp and magazine files.

Essentials for every desk – light, view, and zen

Elevate your home office with essentials that boost productivity. A room with a view, ample light and fresh air, a decluttered space, and comfort at its heart. Embrace a biophilic approach, connecting with nature to enhance your work vibe. It’s all about creating a space that works for you.

Leafy plants and a UPPÅTVIND air purifier on a sunlit sill above a desktop with a NYMÅNE work lamp and office accessories.
An office interior with a white DRÖNJÖNS desk organiser filled with notebooks and work accessories, next to a magazine file.
A person seated on a beige HATTEFJÄLL office chair with armrests in a study with beige walls and orange curtains.
A desk with MITTBACK wooden legs and LAGKAPTEN white table top, a white chair, black work lamp and open shelves on the wall.
EPIPREMNUM and other plants in white CHILISTRÅN hanging planters by a sunlit window with a white HOPPVALS cellular blind.

Office on the go

Embrace the freedom of a mobile office, the modern twist to working from home. Prefer to move rather than stay put? All you need is a handy box to carry your essentials. Wherever you go, your office goes with you - flexible, simple, and smart. It’s about making work fit your life, on the move!

A space with artfully decorated walls. A child’s hand holds a white VATTENKAR desk organiser holding books and headphones.