20 Apartment Home Office Ideas

ByTina Martindelcampo Home Offices, Interiors

Welcome to our site where you will find creatively decorated and space-saving apartment home offices. Having a proper workspace is a huge factor in productivity. Most of us dream of a dedicated home office, but it is almost unrealistic when you are living in an apartment. Since most situations in an apartment involve the lack of space and some restricted rules by a landlord, there is no other choice but to integrate a workspace in another room.

Come along with us and explore our curated interior photos so you can read all about the details of each design. We hope to inspire and ignite creativity on your design journey.

 

1. Light & Airy Apartment Office

Apartment home office with light hardwood flooring, white walls, patterned artworks, a gray desk paired with a modern chair and a sitting area on the side.

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This home apartment office features a tripod style writing desk paired with a white shell mid-century desk chair. Light gray wood floors and white walls gives this space an airy and light vibe. A small swivel chair and side table are placed in the corner by the window that has sheer drapes.

2. Gray Home Office Workspace

This home office is made private by the dividing curtains and dark grey shades pull down over the lengthy wooden desk. Ambient lighting from the dome pendant creates a cozy feel in the room.

This  gray home office has a sense of  privacy created by black-out curtains and dark grey roman shades, pulled down in front of the desk.  A custom light wood desk  reaches across the entire wall for ample storage and workspace. There are two desk chairs so multiple people can work at the same time. Ambient lighting is brought from the silver dome pendant, which creates a cozy feel in the room.

3. Lavender Serene Home Office

This spare, minimalist home office centers on a white writing desk in a simple X-frame, with a rustic white brick wall adding texture in the corner. Built-in shelving adorns the corner while another appearance of light pink informs the wall.

This  minimalist home apartment office centers on a lavender accent wall paired with a white distressed brick wall. A white parson style desk is paired with a shell chair and task lamp. Floating wall shelves hang on the brick wall and provide a place for some books and to display items. Across from desk is a seating area featuring a purple armchair. 

4. Unique Mid-Century Inspired Home Office

A serene home office with white flooring and walls adorned by gallery frames. It boasts a stylish wooden desk that complements the round back chair along with floating shelves filled with books and potted plants.

This beautiful and unique home office has white terrazzo flooring and a teak wood panel ceiling. It features a carved wood desk that complements the caramel leather swivel chair.  A gallery of prints adorns the white wall behind the desk and floating wood shelves are used for storage on the wall to right of window. 

5. Industrial Apartment Home Office

An industrial home office is designed with perforated flooring and a wood-paneled ceiling fitted with recessed lights. It is filled with a glass top desk paired with a leather swivel chair along with built-in shelving situated against the chalkboard wall.

An industrial home office is designed with perforated flooring and a wood-paneled ceiling fitted with recessed lights. It is filled with a glass top desk paired with a leather swivel chair along with built-in shelving situated against the chalkboard wall.

6. Minimal Private Home Office

A cozy home office with a round back swivel chair and a built-in desk that matches the hardwood flooring. White drapes along with ambient lighting create warmth in the room.

This cozy and minimal home apartment office features a built-in light wood panel wall that has little knobs across for you to hang items.  The matching desk  shoots out from the middle and is paired with a modern round-back swivel chair.White blackout drapes provide privacy along with ambient lighting which adds  warmth in the room.

7. Space-Saving Apartment Office

A home office integrated into the bedroom showcasing a sleek white desk topped with shelvings. It is paired with a wooden chair that sits on a black floral rug.

This white and black home office apartment has been integrated into the bedroom area for space-saving purpose. Showcasing a sleek white parson style desk with a hutch on top for additional storage. An old-school style wood and metal swivel desk chair is used for seating and a bold print rug is place underneath for added texture. The other side of room is where the platform bed and wall shelves are housed.

8. Mid-Century Infused Apartment Office

A vintage mid-century desk is paired with a white shell armchair to create a stylish and functional workspace. Placed in front of the window, you can enjoy the view while working. A large indoor cactus is planted in a woven basket to bring in some color and life to the space. Semi-sheer drapes adorn the window and warm wood floors compliment the mid-century design. 

9. Sleek and Functional Home Office

Natural wooden elements run throughout this home office that is well lit by the massive sliding door leading out to the terrace. It has a built-in bookcase and desk that is complemented by a black swivel chair.

Natural wooden elements are featured throughout this sleek and modern home office. The space is functional featuring built-in wall cabinets and shelves behind the desk along with the desk area itself.  The sleek black leather desk chair is ergonomic for long days of working. A massive sliding door leads out to the terrace and provides beautiful natural light. 

10. Nature Elements in this Home Office

A home office setting in the corner side of the living area. It is defined by a black writing desk and chair. The rich natural wood exposed beams can be seen clearly overhead.

This home office has loads of natural elements like the exposed white brick wall and wood beam ceiling.  A black desk and chair are placed at an angle in the corner with a closed cabinet for storage. A skylight above brings in natural light and the rustic pendant provides ambient lighting.  An exposed bookcase on opposite side of the room displays books and a seating area to the right is a place to unwind after a long day.

11. Storage Solutions Home Office

The home office is awash in storage and shelving options with cabinetry and open cupboards covering an entire wall. The built-in desk meets a countertop and natural wood backsplash while a singular blue chair and blanket offer a small burst of color.

This white home apartment office features ample storage and shelving options with closed and open shelves along entire wall.  There is a built-in desk that faces the window to left of storage wall, and features a teal blue desk chair. A futon sofa is placed on opposite side of storage wall for relaxing and visiting guests. 

12. Architectural Solutions in this Modern Office

This cozy office includes mounted upper shelving in dark tones, reflecting the exterior panels with a daybed on the right and natural wood desk on left. The birch tree wallpaper can be seen in the hall.

This space saving and functional apartment office features modern design with pops of color. It includes mounted upper shelving in dark tones reflecting the exterior panels with a daybed on the right and natural wood desk on left. The birch tree wallpaper can be seen in the hall.

13. Bold & Colorful Home Office

A closer look at this simple home office with an eye-catching multi-colored chair and a built-in desk matching the cabinet above. Cool tones of blue and white make a perfect backdrop.

A closer look at this simple home office with an eye-catching multi-colored chair and a built-in desk matching the cabinet above. Cool tones of blue and white make a perfect backdrop. Off-white blackout drapes next to the desk offer privacy from the rest of the apartment. 

14. Eclectic & Cozy Home Office

A corner home office with light hardwood flooring and full height glazing covered in sheer curtains. It is furnished with a luxury fur chair and a black desk topped by a sleek table lamp.

This eclectic and cozy corner home office has light gray hardwood floors and full length sheer drapes on the windows, which provides privacy but also lots of light.  A modern red leather  armchair is paired with a simple black desk and small lamp for task lighting. To the right there is a seating area for lounging after work with a beige sofa and side table for drinks.

15. Scandinavian Style Apartment Office

A relaxing home office situated in the attic boasting minimal furniture and a sleek fireplace beside the built-in shelving. White tones and wooden elements run throughout the area.

Floor to ceiling light wood shelving unit built into the entire wall, which displays books and collectibles in this Scandinavian office. A matching minimal wood desk sits in front of the shelving unit and 2 eggshell fabric chairs are used for seating or guests. The exposed wood beam shed ceiling creates height and depth in this gorgeous and serene office space.

16. Pink Pattern Home Apartment Office 

A workspace sitting across the living area. It offers a tufted chair and a rustic wooden desk illuminated by a barrel floor lamp. 

This small and eclectic workspace sits directly across across from the main living area. It features a modern leather tufted chair and a rustic wood desk. The walls are covered in a pink patterned wallpaper, which adds texture and some whimsy to the space. The tripod floor lamp brings task lighting and the parque wood floors adds a nostalgic touch to the design.   

17. Contemporary Apartment Home Office

A corner office space with a rich dark wood desk and a stylish round back chair that creates an elegant accent. 

This contemporary apartment home office features ivory grasscloth wallpaper to create texture in the space. Dark rich wood floors contrast against the dark wood desk and a stylish leather chair. Geometric roman shades cover the window to left of desk to block out any unwanted light during working hours. 

18. Elegant and Serene Home Office

An office space inside the primary bedroom showcasing a gorgeous wooden desk paired with a sleek cushioned chair. White walls and ceiling along with a hardwood flooring fill the room.

This serene and  elegant office space is inside the primary bedroom. It features a gorgeous wood desk paired with a sleek cane and upholstered armchair and beautiful black task light. The white walls compliment the light wood floors and white drapes, which adorn the window. 

19. High-Rise Apartment Home Office

Bold art and a stunning view complete this high-rise apartment home office. A white parsons desk is paired with a gray print side chair and faces the city skylight and the window ledge serves as a shelf for storage. A bold print of Donna Summer hangs on the wall above  a plant to bring is some greenery. 

20. Bohemian Sophisticated Home Office

This sophisticated bohemian-inspired home office features a large parsons style desk with 3 drawers for storage paired with a stripe slope chair. The exposed white brick wall has a gallery of art prints and wood floors has two gray rugs layered for warmth. A sofa is placed under the window for lounging and gray drapes adorn the window to block out afternoon glares. 

How to Maximize an Apartment size Office

Having a proper workspace is a huge factor in productivity. Most of us dream of a dedicated home office, but it is almost unrealistic when you are living in an apartment. Since most situations in an apartment involve the lack of space and some restricted rules by a landlord, there is no other choice but to integrate a workspace in another room.

 An extra space perhaps is all you need along with a desk, comfy chair, and some shelves. With good organizational skills and a little creativity, you will surely achieve the home office you want. Browse through our gallery for added inspiration and ideas. It’s now time to get creative.

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By Tina Martindelcampo