Photo Flip: 95 Deskscape Dazzlers
Whether you work from home or just need a stylish space in which to pay the bills, these office spaces make the grade
A home office or simply a desk in the corner of a room can be a place of solitude, creativity and occasionally frustration. It’s also a great place to display your personality and sense of style. Here’s a collection of some of our favorite scenes viewed from behind the desk. Click on the first photo to get started (switch the green product tags on and off via the tag icon at the bottom of each photo’s page). Then tell us which one you’d want to take a seat in most.
1. With its pinstriped walls, mirrored desk and aviator-inspired chair, this stylish San Francisco office is ready for its close-up.
2. With its taxidermy raven, vintage drafting table and assortment of eclectic accessories, this home office is a laboratory of curiosities.
3. This desk in a boy’s room in New York includes a collection of toys, an industrial floor lamp and whimsical wallpaper.
Wallpaper: Woods, Cole & Son
Wallpaper: Woods, Cole & Son
4. This black and white Scandinavian-inspired office in Mountain View, California, was designed by Studio Revolution.
Chair: Eames Dowel Leg
Chair: Eames Dowel Leg
5. A London office designed by Amory Brown features a modern tie-dye shade that adds interest.
6. A custom desk made from a combination of zebrawood and alder wood graces this Huntington Beach, California, office.
Chair: Ripple, Crate & Barrel
Chair: Ripple, Crate & Barrel
7. A chalkboard painted wall and faux bookshelf wallpaper add a playful twist to this Vancouver office.
Wallpaper: Ex Libris, Fornasetti
Wallpaper: Ex Libris, Fornasetti
8. A built-in desk in this girl’s room features a cork bulletin board, custom bookshelves and a whole lot of pink.
Chair: Minnie stool
Chair: Minnie stool
9. This contemporary office in Seattle includes a custom desk built by Contour Woodworks.
Paint: Soleil, Benjamin Moore
Paint: Soleil, Benjamin Moore
10. This office in a corner of a Toronto kitchen features cabinetry by Ikea and two stainless steel accessories.
Chair: Cherner, Design Within Reach
Chair: Cherner, Design Within Reach
11. Floating bookshelves highlighting an assortment of books and knickknacks create a visual centerpiece in this San Francisco office.
Chair: Goa, Calligaris; paint: Black Pepper, Benjamin Moore
Chair: Goa, Calligaris; paint: Black Pepper, Benjamin Moore
12. An extra-large wall calendar makes sure that the user of this modern black and white office stays on schedule.
Storage bin: Siwa box; chair: Eames molded plastic
Storage bin: Siwa box; chair: Eames molded plastic
13. This traditional office in Boston includes an antique Italian desk and a gilded mirror above it.
Paint: Card Room Green, Farrow & Ball
Paint: Card Room Green, Farrow & Ball
14. This cream-toned office in Scotland was designed by Robertson Lindsay Interiors and includes a large map over the desk.
15. This green country-chic office in Austin, Texas, includes a collection of vintage furniture and art.
Paint: Land of Liberty, Benjamin Moore
Paint: Land of Liberty, Benjamin Moore
16. The teal in the framed prints and window treatment adds a burst of color to this modern San Francisco office.
Shade fabric: Quadrille
Shade fabric: Quadrille
17. The area under the stairs provides a cozy office space in this Vancouver home.
Desk: EQ3; chair: Louis Ghost, Hive
Desk: EQ3; chair: Louis Ghost, Hive
18. This Shirley Meisels-designed home office in Toronto features midcentury furniture. The yellow desk chair adds a burst of color to the otherwise muted scene.
Lamp: Robert Abbey
Lamp: Robert Abbey
19. Vintage window shutters provide a dramatic backdrop in this eclectic New York office.
Chair: Eames molded plastic
Chair: Eames molded plastic
20. The rustic desk and open shelves in this Los Angeles office designed by Made Co Interiors are from West Elm.
Chair: Saddle, West Elm
Chair: Saddle, West Elm
21. This industrial office in the Netherlands features a collection of black and white photography and a long vintage table used as a desk.
22. This eclectic office in New York was created by renowned interior designer Thomas O’Brien and features an assortment of vintage finds.
23. A traditional desk built into an alcove has been paired with a stainless steel stool to make an elegant office space in Los Angeles.
Stool: Spin, Crate & Barrel
Stool: Spin, Crate & Barrel
24. The custom-built desk and bookshelves in this kids’ playroom in Woodside, California, were created by Fiorella Design.
25. This family home office in Chevy Chase, Maryland, has orange and blue accents throughout.
Chair: Patara, SohoConcept, lamps: Regina-Andrew
Chair: Patara, SohoConcept, lamps: Regina-Andrew
26. This transitional office in San Francisco designed by Melinamade Interiors features dyed blue grass cloth wallpaper to add texture.
27. A collection of antique and vintage pieces adorns this eclectic office in Amsterdam.
Paint: Oester, Flexa
Paint: Oester, Flexa
28. This San Francisco office was designed by Matthew MacCaul Turner. The breathtaking view is of Grace Cathedral.
Chair: Eames Management
Chair: Eames Management
29. This classic New York City office is in a landmark building. The paint is a custom color from Farrow & Ball.
Drapes: Onslow, Blithfield & Company
Drapes: Onslow, Blithfield & Company
30. The wall, ceiling and desk in this Austin, Texas, office are wrapped in Monotread, an engineered wood created from fast-growing, sustainable trees.
31. This sleek Miami office was designed by Amy Lau and features a midcentury desk and chair, original photography and a vintage task lamp.
33. Various shades of orange and a custom-built desk are highlighted in this traditional office created by Gatling Design.
Chair: Hickory Chair
Chair: Hickory Chair
34. This soothing office space is located in a bedroom in Minneapolis and was designed by Martha O’Hara.
Blue paint: Summer Shower, Benjamin Moore
Blue paint: Summer Shower, Benjamin Moore
35. The dramatic shape of the chair back creates a showpiece in this Kansas City office designed by Katy Sullivan.
Chair and desk: Coveted Home
Chair and desk: Coveted Home
36. A vintage white writing desk and shades of purple create an intimate office space in this Los Angeles home.
Curtains: Ikea
Curtains: Ikea
37. A corner of a kitchen was turned into this office space by Terrat Elms Interior Design. Lagos Blue Caesarstone tops the built-in desk.
Paint: Poppy, Benjamin Moore
Paint: Poppy, Benjamin Moore
38. A white secretary with glass cabinet doors creates a corner office space in this Boston bedroom designed by Christina Marie Interiors.
Paint: Palladian Blue, Benjamin Moore
Paint: Palladian Blue, Benjamin Moore
39. This basement-level office in Toronto features Glam Grass wallpaper by Phillip Jeffries.
Chair: Eames molded plastic; desk: CB2
Chair: Eames molded plastic; desk: CB2
40. This office is located in a lovingly restored Frank Lloyd Wright house in Ohio.
View the rest of there house here.
View the rest of there house here.
41. This traditional office in Philadelphia includes an antique desk and chair paired with Victorian-style wallpaper.
Wallpaper: William Morris Compton
Wallpaper: William Morris Compton
42. A brick wall, custom wood shelves and industrial lights are some of the highlights of this London office created by Stephen Fletcher Architects.
43. This glam Canadian home office features hexagon-patterned wallpaper, a white lacquer desk and classic photography.
Chair: Brno, Knoll; wallpaper: Ala Hexagon
Chair: Brno, Knoll; wallpaper: Ala Hexagon
44. This hip NYC office includes a vintage roll-top desk, a guitar and an electric amp for a rocking good time.
Chair: Devon
Chair: Devon
45. A custom integrated desk and wall unit made from maple and walnut for the legs graces this London office designed by Johnny Grey Studios.
46. A whimsical chair and vintage secretary desk make a fun statement in this Boston office.
Paint: Del Mar Blue, Benjamin Moore
Paint: Del Mar Blue, Benjamin Moore
47. This Lego-inspired desk was created by Istanbul’s Pebble Design for a children’s bedroom and office space.
48. This bright office in England features solarium windows and a bicycle mounted over a vintage desk.
49. This glamorous San Francisco office created by Jay Jeffers includes a yellow campaign desk and a chair covered in zebra-print fabric.
Trim paint: Bear Creek, Benjamin Moore
Trim paint: Bear Creek, Benjamin Moore
50. This post-and-beam home in Vancouver includes an office space with a custom-built desk and a white molded plastic Eames chair.
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51. This artistically inclined office was featured in the 2014 San Francisco Decorator Showcase house and was designed by Tineke Triggs.
52. Designer Jill Sorenson repainted and reupholstered a 1960s chair and refurbished a desk for this office space.
Dog statue: HomeGoods
Dog statue: HomeGoods
53. Designer Kelly Donovan used an antique desk and chair once belonging to her husband’s grandmother to complete this children room’s office space.
Paint: Window Pane, Sherwin-Williams
Paint: Window Pane, Sherwin-Williams
55. A hand-painted desk, striped wallpaper and a feather-back chair grace this traditional home office in Nantucket, Massachusetts.
Wallpaper: Cowtan & Tout
Wallpaper: Cowtan & Tout
56. A window makes for a lovely backdrop in this San Francisco home designed by Jennifer Jones of Niche Interiors.
File cabinet: TPS
File cabinet: TPS
57. A collection of orange and white binders and boxes from The Holding Company makes for a well-organized office in London.
58. Removing the doors from a wood-lined closet made for a fantastic backdrop for this alcove office space in Philadelphia.
59. A drafting table, vintage task lamp and anatomical chart are among the highlights of this retro-inspired home office.
60. This classically traditional San Francisco office space includes antique steel engraved prints, gilded sconces and an antique desk chair.
Desk: Scroll Partners desk
Desk: Scroll Partners desk
61. Heads up! This Houston office space features splatter-painted ceilings and a sculptural desk chair.
Desk: Parsons
Desk: Parsons
62. This Shabby Chic-style San Francisco Bay Area office includes a slipcovered chair, a collection of vintage dolls and a lovely lakeside view.
63. A Burlington, Vermont, summer lake house designed by Smith & Vansant Architects features a custom built-in desk and cabinetry.
Cabinet paint: Verdigris, Benjamin Moore
Cabinet paint: Verdigris, Benjamin Moore
64. A turn-of-the-century library was transformed into a home in Portland, Oregon. Its custom built-in office space features a sculptural chair and red Oriental rug.
65. The bold teal painted wall creates a dramatic visual focal point for this office space designed by Sarah Phipps Design.
Paint: Hemlock, Benjamin Moore
Paint: Hemlock, Benjamin Moore
66. A circa-1945 reupholstered desk chair is one of the many highlights of this custom office space in San Francisco.
Paint: Willow Creek, Benjamin Moore
Paint: Willow Creek, Benjamin Moore
67. Floating white shelves against teal damask wallpaper create a fun backdrop in this Los Angeles home office.
Desk: Peekaboo
Desk: Peekaboo
68. This farmhouse office in Burlington, Vermont, was designed by TruexCullins Architecture + Interior Design and features two red Windsor-style desk chairs.
69. A mismatched pair of ikat-covered chairs graces this eclectic office in Philadelphia.
Chairs: Terai folding chair
Chairs: Terai folding chair
70. A sold slab of reclaimed wood makes for a handsome desk, especially when paired with a task lamp and a metal stool.
Midcentury stool: Tolix
Midcentury stool: Tolix
72. A custom birch wood desk finished in a mission oak stain from Varathane is the highlight of this home office in Calgary, Alberta.
73. The art above the desk in this Vancouver office was a collaborative effort by Eben Bender, an airbrush artist, and Neal E. Nolan, an installation artist.
Chair: Tobias
Chair: Tobias
74. This London office space designed by JLB Developments lets the architecture of the navy blue walls do the talking.
Chair: Stockholm, Ikea
Chair: Stockholm, Ikea
75. This inspirational office in Providence, Rhode Island, was designed by Kate Jackson. It features a spool holder for yarn that has been repurposed to hold necklaces.
Desk: 2x2 Console, West Elm
Desk: 2x2 Console, West Elm
76. A slab of claro wood, a vintage desk chair reupholstered in hot-pink vinyl, and custom metal and leather boxes made by Jim Zivic grace this New York City home office.
77. A traditional home office in Washington, D.C. gets a modern twist with teal paint and a Lucite chair.
Paint: Naples Blue, Benjamin Moore; chair: Louis Ghost, Starck
Paint: Naples Blue, Benjamin Moore; chair: Louis Ghost, Starck
78. A collection of antique leather-bound books, vintage gas lanterns and a framed chalkboard make this a cozy space.
Desk: Rooms To Go; paint: Dhurrie Beige, Sherwin-Williams
Desk: Rooms To Go; paint: Dhurrie Beige, Sherwin-Williams
80. Patinated furniture and family photos line this festive colored office space in Oregon.
82. An antique secretary and chair were given a fresh coat of paint to complete this all-white home office in Istanbul.
83. This artist’s studio office in Santa Cruz, California, includes a collection of paintings for sale and vintage office furniture to complete the cozy scene.
85. A vintage camera, a map of Paris and floating shelves displaying statues and art highlight this Hong Kong office designed by hoo Interior Design & Styling.
86. Cute pod pencil holders are used in this fresh Philadelphia home office, which also features a sconce task lamp and Lucite chair.
Chair: Tobias
Chair: Tobias
87. The sunny yellow paint on the built-in cabinets and desk provide a happy vibe in this New York office.
Paint: Morning Sunshine, Benjamin Moore; chair: Jean Prouve Style
Paint: Morning Sunshine, Benjamin Moore; chair: Jean Prouve Style
88. A Windsor-style swivel chair and brightly colored paper art complete this fun home office in Dallas.
89. A mostly white traditional built-in office space gains some dimension and color from the floral-patterned desk chair.
Chair fabric: Emperor’s Garden, Lee Jofa
Chair fabric: Emperor’s Garden, Lee Jofa
90. A custom built-in desk featuring stained wood and niches that are perfect for storage and display create an elegant home office in Toronto.
91. An eclectic 1940s home in Los Angeles includes Danish-style furnitures, a vintage map and an all-around retro vibe.
92. The faux-fur rug and bamboo shades warm the cool blue walls in this Baltimore office.
Paint: Polar Sky, Benjamin Moore; shades: bamboo natural, Payless Decor
Paint: Polar Sky, Benjamin Moore; shades: bamboo natural, Payless Decor
93. The industrial metal desk and stool make an evocative contrast to the more traditional home setting in this Dallas home office.
94. This literary office in New York puts its books front and center with four jam-packed shelves lining the wall behind the desk.
95. A third bedroom in a Wichita, Kansas, home was painted bright white and given a built-in desk and shelves with compartments for electronics. The books provide the standout colors.
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