

Sarah from Making Joy And Pretty Things did this by using IKEA cabinets with a countertop as the desk, and then installing extra trim to make the whole thing look like custom built ins.Īnd I love the pretty wallpaper that really turns that desk wall into a focal point in the room. 3 | Built-In Desk and Shelves Source: īuilding a desk right into the bookcase uses up the least amount of floor space, making it the best home office design option for small spaces. (I’m definitely missing that in my current office). Lots of places to put the stuff away where it can’t be seen. Having said that, I really love all the drawers they have in this office. That gives you more room to spread your stuff out…and I’m all about being able to spread out my mess 🙂 You can also create an L-shaped desk surface by widening the shelves at desk height. Photo by Lisa Michael Interiors – Nautical Home Office Which would be useful if you ever need to work together with someone else. It can also facilitate having two people work together at the desk. Installing the desk perpendicular to the bookshelves makes it easy to get into your chair and start working. (This office picture doesn’t look particularly small, but the same idea would apply for a small room.) 2 | Desk Perpendicular to the Bookshelves Photo by Martin Vecchio Photography – Transitional Home Office This allows for a statement piece of art behind the desk (that focal point again), and provides a little extra work space. I also saw a lot of home offices with bookshelves that had a section of the shelves cut out straight behind the desk. Photo by Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC – Contemporary Home Office I love the bright colors in this home office design from Ariel at PMQ For Two.Īnd I really love that she painted the backs of the shelves pink which makes all the accessories stand out. Having the bookshelves behind the desk makes a clear focal point in the room. 1 | The Desk In Front Of The Shelves Source: Most of the rooms I saw seem to be arranged in one of three ways.

So I was looking for small home office ideas with bookshelves. For more information, click here to see our disclosures.Īs I mentioned above, my home office room has built-in bookcases all along one wall. But we only recommend products we would use ourselves. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. We make a small commission if you buy the products from these links (at no extra cost to you). Small Home Office Ideas With Built-In Bookshelves

Last week, I said in my email that I had decided to do a mini home office makeover. From closet offices to home office nooks to built-in desks (and more), here’s all the inspiration I’ve found for my home office makeover. Now that I’m planning a mini home office refresh, I’ve been spending a lot of time searching for small home office interior design ideas.
