More and more of us face the problem of small spaces, which don’t suppose having separate rooms for everything, plus open layouts conquer the world. More and more home owners rocked united spaces, where bathroom is in a bedroom, a home office is in a kitchen and a library is integrated into a bathroom. Today I’ll tell you how to pull off a home office in a living room to make it look stylish and not spoil the whole look of the space.
There are several ways to do that: separate the spaces visually or keep them united completely. Prefer furniture and decor to match the space you already have as it will give your room a seamless look. Where to place your office nook so that it could benefit as much as possible? Let’s have a look at some ideas.
A striking home office setup featuring tall shelving units that extend from floor to ceiling, creating a built-in office look with plenty of storage. (@camartinart).
A creative workspace where a side table doubles as a desk. Perfect for minimalists or those working from a laptop, this setup blends seamlessly with living room decor while maintaining functionality. (@karinalameraner).
A wall-mounted floating shelf serves as a sleek and space-saving desk solution. This minimalist setup is ideal for small spaces, keeping the floor clear while still offering a functional workspace. (@kindredlivingltd).
A compact workspace tucked neatly into the corner of a living room. A small yet functional desk maximizes space efficiency, ideal for those needing a dedicated work spot in a shared area. (@smallapartmentdesignideas).
A cozy and defined workspace, highlighted by a decorative rug that helps visually separate the office area from the rest of the space. (@tay.lor.i).
A super casual workspace where the coffee table acts as the desk. Ideal for laptop users who enjoy working from a relaxed position, this setup blends work and comfort effortlessly. (@cozy.lvn).
A cozy, rustic-inspired home office with a wooden desk placed against the wall. Warm textures and decor create an inviting work-from-home environment. (@returninggrace).
A charming and feminine workspace with a pastel pink desk nestled in the corner of a living room. A great way to bring personality and warmth to a home office setup. (@theplantgirlathome).
A multi-functional approach where the dining or kitchen table doubles as a workspace. A perfect setup for those who need to work from home but lack a dedicated office space. (@more_less_ines).
A boho living room and home office with a white sofa and printed pillows, a stained desk, a two tone chair, a blue ottoman.
A boho living room with a small desk and shelves at the window, a navy sofa, a coffee table, some boho decor and textiles.
A boho living room with a stained desk and a chair, a neutral chair in the corner, some potted plants and books plus decor.
Behind The Sofa
The space behind the sofa is usually underestimated and not used but it’s ideal for a home office nook! Place a desk that you like there – it can be matching for the space or different for a contrasting look, the latter is a great idea to visually separate the spaces. Yet if you want a calmer and more unified look, integrate the desk into the space and find matching chairs.
A boho living room with a grey sofa, a rattan console table, a desk by the window, an amber chair and potted plants.
A bold living room with a plywood storage unit on the wall, butterflies, blue furniture, a hot red desk behind the sofa and bold red textiles.
A bold maximalist living room with a working space in the bow window niche, pastel and neutral furniture and a bold gallery wall.
A bright living room with a grey sofa, a bold rug and pillow, a glass coffee table, a white corner desk and bold artwork around.
A chic neutral living room with comfy furniture, a white desk by the bay window and neutral textiles.
A coastal living room with a bold blue accent wall, creamy furniture, a desk and a chair with a pouf and blue touches.
A contemporary grey living room with comfy furniture, a vintage desk and wall-mounted shelves on the wall plus a chair.
A practical way to integrate a workspace into the space without overwhelming the space. The desk sits directly behind the couch, serving as both a work area and a stylish console table. (@athomewithhelen).
A cool living room with a slate grey wall, blue bookshelves, a neutral sofa, black desk, a black chair, a brown rug and potted plants.
A cozy living room with a small desk and a chair in the corner, a TV unit, coffee tables, chairs and a printed rug plus potted greenery.
A cozy neutral living room with white seating furniture, a fireplace, a light-stained desk, a dark chair, some greenery and plants.
A lively living room with neutral furniture, a small working space in the corner with shelves and a desk and a leather chair.
A lovely living room with a small desk and a brown chair, a TV and a TV unit, a coffee table and other stuff.
A lovely living room with a white desk, a pink chair, some decor, a storage unit with decor, a grey sofa and pillows, a coffee table.
A luxurious living room with elegant furniture, a long and narrow desk behind the sofa and a leather chair for working.
A modern chic living room with a navy accent wall, neutral furniture, a TV on the wall and a concrete pillar that separates the workspace from the living room.
A modern farmhouse living room with a fireplace, a grey sofa and a dark-stained vintage desk, a blue chair, some shelves and curtains.
A modern living room with a grey sofa and bright pillows, a small home office by the window and floating shelves.
A neutral boho living room with a white corner sofa and neutral pillows, a coffee table, a trestle desk and a white chair, some potted plants.
A neutral farmhouse living room with grey seating furniture, a coffee table, a stained trestle table, printed chairs, some lovely boho decor.
A neutral living room with a creamy sofa, a mini bar, a working space at the window that may double as a dining space.
A neutral living room with a non-working fireplace, tan sofas, printed pillows, a white desk, a tan chair, a pendant lamp and cool decor.
A neutral living room with a table that can act as a dining one or a desk, with a gallery wall and some decor.
A neutral living room with a trestle desk and a grey chair, a pink sofa and pillows, a side table, a rug is a cozy and lovely space.
A neutral living room with stained trestle desks and black chairs, oversized artwork, potted plants and decor.
A neutral modern farmhouse living room with a creamy sofa, a rustic desk and console table, a woven chair and a neutral lamp.
A pink living room with a small working space in the corner, a white chair, some decor and vases, a space divider and some chairs.
Other Placements
Another idea is to place a desk by the window or in the corner by the window: it will get as much light as possible, and if it’s a behind the couch space, it’s even better. Place the home office nook on the wall – make it fully floating using floating shelves and a desk but provide enough light there. In such cases placing the desk requires perfect integration, you better find some fitting furniture – the same colors and styles are the best option. Get inspired!
A pretty modern living room with a grey couch, a gallery wall with mirrors, a ladder, a glass trestle desk and a vintage chair.
A refined living room with a fireplace, a white sofa, a navy chair, a vintage dark-stained desk, a chic chair and yellow curtains.
A refined living room with built-in bookcases, a stained desk and a chair, a black coffee table and green velvet sofa.
A refined modern living room done in neutrals and with exquisite furniture, a metal sleek desk and a creamy chair is amazing.
A refined vintage living room in neutrals, with a navy velvet sofa, an exquisite desk, a beautiful chair and a statement plant.
A Scandinavian living room in pastels and neutrals, with a small working space in the corner, floating shelves and a wall-mounted desk is cool.
A Scandinavian living room with a black trestle desk, an amber leather low sofa, grey pillows, a gallery wall.
A Scandinavian living room with a grey sofa and chair, a TV unit, a stained dining table that can act as a desk and some neutral chairs.
A Scandinavian living room with neutral furniture, a black desk by the window, a monochromatic gallery wall and a TV.
A seaside living room with light grey walls, a desk, a blue chair, a neutral sofa and pastel pillows, a coffee table and artwork.
A small and bright living room with a small desk and a chair at the window, a green sofa with bold pillows, a lot of potted plants.
A stylish living room and home office with a white desk and a chair, a white sofa, a fireplace, layered rugs and some lovely decor.
A stylish modern living room done in neutrals, with a vintage fireplace, chic and comfy furniture, a small workspace in the corner, floating shelves and antlers.
A stylish modern living room with grey furniture, IKEA storage units, potted plants and a table with chairs for working.
A stylish Nordic living room with a grey sofa, a metal and wood desk, a metal chair, black retro lamps is a chic space.
A lively living room features modern furniture and colorful art. Books and a vibrant rug add personality. A corner desk provides a functional workspace.
A welcoming living room with a yellow sofa, a working space by the window, a pretty gallery wall and potted plants is cozy.
An airy living room with blush walls, a white sofa and a black console table that doubles as a desk, a neutral chair and curtains.
An airy Scandinavian living room includes a corner bookshelf and a grey sofa. Coffee tables and a desk add functionality. Lamps and a printed rug complete the cozy space.
An exquisite living room with a wood accent wall and a brown sofa, a chic desk with a blue chair behind the sofa.
An inviting modern living room done in neutrals and blonde wood, with a chic desk and a navy chair by the window.
A shabby chic living room with a small and delicate desk behind the sofa that perfectly matches the room decor.
This home office nook uses the blind space behind the sofa, which is usually neglected, and a glass desk makes it airy.
Don't use a console, put a real desk and use it for working any time you want, here the nook is perfectly integrated into the space.
Continue the refined space of the living room with a vintage desk and chair that match the space while differ in color.
A whole home office space with a large desk behind the sofa takes a part of the room and becomes a self-sufficient space.
A vintage wooden desk and upholstered chair stand out from the neutral living room, so you separate the zone with color.
A colorful contemporary space with a small narrow desk behind the couch and a matching chair.
A contemporary space with a console-looking desk behind the sofa, which is enough even for two.
A cozy contemporary and natural living room with a vintage wooden desk behind the sofa that makes a statement.
A narrow wooden desk placed behind the sofa and a chair plus a lamp that match the organic decor.
A vintage black desk and chair differ in style and stand out from a rustic space, it helps to visually separate the spaces.
A vintage meets rustic living room with a gorgeous stained wooden desk and a matching chair behind the sofa.
A vintage rustic desk with modern chairs placed behind the couch matches the space but accents it with the chair design.
A comfy narrow mid-century modern desk plus an acrylic chair is ideal for a modern living room.
A chic home office nook by the window accented with a leather chair and a bold artwork.
A chic home office nook that takes a corner behind the sofa and fits the room decor ideally.
A boho home office nook with floating shelves by the window is incorporated in the living room.
A home office nook in the corner by the window perfectly blends with the space with the same furniture used.
A long white sleek desk in the corner by the window for a small home office nook can be used as a console too.
A tiny home office nook by the window behind the sofa to get maximum light for working.
A small yet comfy contemporary home office nook with floating shelves and a desk in the corner of the room.