Home Office Design Trends to Watch

No matter how you decide to set up a home office, you’ll likely be spending considerable time there. So, why not create a space that’s practical, comfortable, well-organized and most of all, well-suited to your specific needs? So if you're looking to spruce up your home office space, look no further with these top home office trends for 2023.

No more Corner & Closet Desks : Corner offices and ‘cloffice’ don’t make sense anymore. The cloffice is a clever way to convert a closet into a small office — the inside is refitted into a desk and shelves and stays closed outside of the workday. Cloffice was a great stop-gap for people who found themselves working from home with limited space available to them, but now with ‘work from home’ and ‘hybrid’ work models here to stay, people are upgrading their homes to accommodate a dedicated home office space. Visual Overload : With the home office taking center stage, one of the biggest challenges has been to create a well-put-together space that also improves energy and efficiency. As a result, people are not only opting to declutter their office decor but they are also getting rid of fake plants and little knickknacks that take away space when actually needed. Besides, these have proven to be very distracting and reduce the productivity of employees working from home. For this reason, people are also moving away from open shelving and opting for cabinets or sideboards which are much more functional, and clean, and can accommodate everything in one place without being too overwhelming.

Basic Backgrounds : Having a visually appealing backdrop for your desk and workspace isn’t just for Instagram videos or Zoom calls. In fact, as working from home continues to be the norm, people are looking for backdrops that are either less distracting or more appealing. Instead of creating a display wall/corner of certificates, awards, and diplomas, people are looking to create more compelling backgrounds with artsy wallpapers and bookshelves. Oversized Desks : The big and bulky desk has been swapped for something more simple or functional. While large, ornate desks used to be a mark of authority, people have started moving away from that. Perhaps for more convenience or for the sake of functionality. Instead, homeowners are turning to desks that make the most sense for their home and work needs. As a result, the trend is shifting to floating shelves, shelves that run the length of a room, innovative storage solutions, or standing desks, that offer not just convenience but also help to improve posture and prevent back pain.

Bulky Cabinets Much like oversized desks, bulky cabinets are also out this year. Not only do they look cumbersome, but with most of our files saved on the cloud, they don’t really serve a purpose in our modern homes. Besides, these eat up a lot of space and make home offices less homey.