The 10 Most Popular Home Offices So Far in 2020
See how soothing colors, hardworking built-ins and lots of style create inviting, modern work-from-home spaces
This Trending Now story features the most-saved home office photos uploaded to Houzz since Jan. 1, 2020.
Chances are you’ve been getting a little more work done from home lately. Whether it’s managing your kids’ schoolwork or tackling video meetings, cloud documents and endless email, working from home has never looked so busy for many people. And if you’re looking to make your home office or workstation more inviting and efficient, this countdown of the most-saved home office photos uploaded to Houzz this year offers plenty of opportunity for advancement.
Chances are you’ve been getting a little more work done from home lately. Whether it’s managing your kids’ schoolwork or tackling video meetings, cloud documents and endless email, working from home has never looked so busy for many people. And if you’re looking to make your home office or workstation more inviting and efficient, this countdown of the most-saved home office photos uploaded to Houzz this year offers plenty of opportunity for advancement.
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9. Buttoned-Up Built-In
A large built-in desk and bookcases in a steely blue-gray frames a leafy view in Westchester County, New York, in this home by Chango & Co. The designers painted the window frames, ceiling and wall panels the same color as the built-ins, creating a tailored look.
A large built-in desk and bookcases in a steely blue-gray frames a leafy view in Westchester County, New York, in this home by Chango & Co. The designers painted the window frames, ceiling and wall panels the same color as the built-ins, creating a tailored look.
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8. Color-Block Business
Brightly colored drawer fronts cheer up a flat-panel, midcentury-style built-in desk area in this Seattle home by Ellen Weiss Design.
Brightly colored drawer fronts cheer up a flat-panel, midcentury-style built-in desk area in this Seattle home by Ellen Weiss Design.
7. Professional Palette
A soft palette of light grays, reds, browns and wood tones creates a serene environment in this proper home office in Buckinghamshire, England, by the designers at Honeycomb.
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A soft palette of light grays, reds, browns and wood tones creates a serene environment in this proper home office in Buckinghamshire, England, by the designers at Honeycomb.
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5. Laid-Back Labor
In this Atlanta home office by GMD Design Group, a beige wall color sets a relaxing tone. The homeowners might struggle to choose between sitting in the stylish desk chair with nailhead trim or the powder-blue armchair. A plush rug and warm yellow window treatments make this an inviting space to work in.
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In this Atlanta home office by GMD Design Group, a beige wall color sets a relaxing tone. The homeowners might struggle to choose between sitting in the stylish desk chair with nailhead trim or the powder-blue armchair. A plush rug and warm yellow window treatments make this an inviting space to work in.
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4. Two-Tone Touch
Stephanie Flemming of Flemming Interiors designed this sophisticated Chicago kitchen with gorgeous two-tone cabinets — Galveston Gray by Benjamin Moore above and rift-cut oak in a custom stain below. At the end of the 30-foot run of cabinets sits this small workstation. A marble backsplash in a herringbone pattern connects the hub to the kitchen.
Stephanie Flemming of Flemming Interiors designed this sophisticated Chicago kitchen with gorgeous two-tone cabinets — Galveston Gray by Benjamin Moore above and rift-cut oak in a custom stain below. At the end of the 30-foot run of cabinets sits this small workstation. A marble backsplash in a herringbone pattern connects the hub to the kitchen.
2. Bright Idea
A midcentury-style wood desk set in the power position turns this little nook into a welcoming workspace in a Newport Beach, California, home by
The Bespoke Interior. Floor-to-ceiling bookcases, lots of natural light and a double-sided fireplace complete the scene.
A midcentury-style wood desk set in the power position turns this little nook into a welcoming workspace in a Newport Beach, California, home by
The Bespoke Interior. Floor-to-ceiling bookcases, lots of natural light and a double-sided fireplace complete the scene.
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1. Charming Check-In
Sarah Robertson of Studio Dearborn created this compact desk area across from a kitchen she designed in Westchester County, New York. She color-matched the custom paint to Rockport Gray by Benjamin Moore, a peaceful hue befitting a family command center at which the homeowners manage schedules and schoolwork. The desk includes two in-drawer electrical outlets, one for charging phones and the other for a printer.
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Sarah Robertson of Studio Dearborn created this compact desk area across from a kitchen she designed in Westchester County, New York. She color-matched the custom paint to Rockport Gray by Benjamin Moore, a peaceful hue befitting a family command center at which the homeowners manage schedules and schoolwork. The desk includes two in-drawer electrical outlets, one for charging phones and the other for a printer.
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The designers at Pike & Partners created this shallow work alcove near an open-plan kitchen in a home outside London. A wood top warms the otherwise all-white built-in, while a large cutout in the wall brings a sense of connection to the kitchen area.