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Small office ideas

You don't need a dedicated room to create your own office area at home – all it takes is a little imagination and some space-savvy design choices. We've got making use of smaller spaces down to a fine art. Have a browse of our small office ideas and see how easy it is to whip up a cosy place to work with minimal space.

A red SMÖRKULL office chair with armrests stands at a white MITTPLAN desk in a corner of a room with white walls.

How much space do I need for a home office?

Even if you feel like you have no space for a dedicated workstation, we believe you do. Here are a few space-saving desks in different styles that can help create a functional, great-looking home office – no matter the style or square metres of your living space.

A WFH setup that doesn’t get in the way of living

This studio combines a functional work-from-home setup with a comfortable living space that works around the clock.

Small space balcony ideas – setting up a study room

Out of all balcony ideas, making it your own little study room is perhaps one of the most productive. With the right set-up for sitting comfortably at your desk, it can become a great spot for clarity and focus that will show in your study results.

Student studio space saving ideas that leave room for more

Explore space-saving student studio ideas to turn your first flat into a relaxing, organised place. 

A small living area with space for a creative hobby zone

Here’s a modern-style, small living area that’s big on personal priorities, like a compact hobby zone. Flexible furniture helps stretch things out so there’s space for creativity, study and living your life the way you want to. 

A small studio apartment for a stylish gamer

This modern and minimal workspace at home shows how to help blend gaming furniture into your interiors, while letting your personality shine through.

How to create three workspaces in one room

When everyone’s at home, it can be hard to work or read in peace. Room dividers, storage on castors, and laptop stands help you create different zones for work, study, and hanging out.

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Where will you set up your new workstation? Are you hoping to create a meeting area in your living room? Or set up a desk in the guest room? Perhaps you have plans to section off half of your bedroom to make room for a creative studio. Whatever your plans, make use of free corners and alcoves, or select furniture that can be used for a variety of purposes so you can work comfortably in any room.