Bedroom layout with desk
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Bedroom layout ideas with a desk are a practical way to create workspace in properties that do not have room for a home office and have become increasingly popular in recent years as more of us than ever are working from home.
‘Our homes are having to work harder than ever to adapt into multifunctional spaces, that create a balance between work and play,' explains Rachal Hutcheson, national retail manager at Sharps. 'If your bedroom is now also your working area, a clutter free tidy desk space, in a previously unused corner, will aid a healthy work life balance.'
Being a space of relaxation, incorporating a desk into a bedroom does come with challenges, but with some clever thinking there are plenty of ways to create a multi-functional space. Whether you're thinking of incorporating a desk in a large master bedroom or in a teenager's bedroom, we've gathered a selection of bedroom layout ideas for incorporating desks to help get you inspired, along with some handy advice from the experts.
Bedroom layout ideas with a desk – experts tips for arranging your sleep space
When designing small bedroom layout ideas with a desk it is important to first take into account the size and shape of the space. Before you rush out and buy a desk create a floor plan including dimensions of the room and any doorways, windows as this will make it clearer where furniture is best positioned and what types of desks might fit best.
There are many freestanding desks available which can easily be moved around if needed, but it is also worth considering bespoke built-in options for space efficiency.
1. Zone the space
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If you are thinking of using your bedroom as an office space during the day then it is important to position the desk away from your bed to ensure you can switch off at the end of the day. If you have a large, main bedroom, position the desk so that you are facing away from the bed whilst working and as far from it as possible, say experts, as this will help distinguish work time from relaxation time.
'Most people want their bedroom to be a place to relax and unwind so if you are also using it as a workspace, try to position the desk further away from the bed to create a separate space in the room,' says Sarit Marcus, professional interior designer and founder of Minted Space . 'I recommend putting the desk on a separate wall from the bedroom.'
2. Add a desk between fitted wardrobes
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If space is at a premium, or if you are after small bedroom layout ideas, then opting for a desk fitted as part of a bespoke bedroom storage idea is guaranteed to make the most of the space available. For a neat, streamlined solution that works with the architecture of your room consider fitting the space around the window with floor-to-ceiling closets and using the space beneath the window for a light-filled desk or dressing table area as demonstrated here.
3. Place the desk by a window
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It goes without saying that good light is essential in a workspace, so when designing a bedroom layout, 'if a desk is to be incorporated, you might make sure it is placed near to natural light, ideally in front of a window,' says Louise Wicksteed design director at Sims Hilditch .
If you are lucky enough to have a large bay window, then this would make the ideal position for a desk. If you are considering positioning a desk by a window then be sure to consider window treatment ideas such as sheer curtains or venetian blind and shutters with adjustable slats to prevent glare on bright days, especially if the room is south-facing.
4. Fit a floating desk into a corner
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Incorporating a fitted desk can be a good use of an empty bedroom corner. To maximize space – and make it as discreet as possible – choose a floating desk fitted flush with the walls and fitted closets as demonstrated here. With no need for legs, this floating desk design gives space beneath to slide in a stool when not in use and creates the illusion of more space within the room.
If you are looking for small bedroom ideas it's also worth thinking about the material of the desk as this can make a difference says Anna Franklin, interior designer and founder of Stone House Collective explains.
'If you have the space for two dressers to be about four feet apart you could get glass to cover them and use the glass as a desk. Another option for a more traditional desk is an acrylic desk with a gold base – the clear look will create the illusion of space.'
5. Squeeze a desk into a snug alcove
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Alcoves make brilliant spaces to fit a desk. Provided there is a space to pull in a chair even the tiniest of alcoves can be used to create a workspace as this space proves. By having a desk tucked neatly into a corner of the room and set facing away from the rest of the space, this small bedroom layout idea helps keep the main area of the room clutter-free and allows the desk to be out of sight when you're looking to unwind.
If space is at a premium another 'option for small spaces is to get a drop desk installed where the desk can flip down when needed,' advices says interior designer Esther Dormer . She also advises that, 'when positioning a desk, it should be wherever the outlets are.
This will avoid having cords going across the room.'
6. Incorporate a slim-line desk into fitted storage
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If you have a room without an obvious alcove to fit a desk then fitting a narrow shelf into a run of cupboards could make a practical alternative. In this bespoke design by Gunter & Co the shelf has been designed to be wider than the cabinets to provide enough space for a laptop and has been curved at one end to accommodate the window. ‘This won’t work in every house, but it was perfect for our clients,’ says Irene Gunter. ‘We have a generous depth for the desk without it jutting in front of the window.’
7. Hide a desk in a closet
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To ensure that your workspace doesn't encroach on your relaxation time it may be worth thinking about how a desk can be cleverly concealed within your bedroom design. There are many companies that offer hidden desks fitted into made-to-measure closets including designs that can slide in and out.
'Opting for a built-in desk solution, with the same design as your wardrobes, will create a cohesive look whilst having the desk in close proximity to the cupboards allows for easy to reach office storage and helps to maximise productivity,’ says Rachal Hutcheson, national retail manager of Sharps .
For other ways to hide a desk in a bedroom Anna Franklin, interior designer and founder of Stone House Collective suggests to 'use a foldable wall-mounted desk, or a foldable shelf that can turn into a desk. Both of these options will allow you to save space, and can possibly provide extra storage.'
8. Add character with a vintage desk
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If you are looking for cottage bedroom ideas then consider hunting flea markets for an antique desk. Boasting time warn patinas and chippy paint, vintage wooden desks are a fabulous way to enhance and complement the character of country homes and rustic bedrooms.
9. Choose a freestanding desk in a teenager's room
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When you have a busy family home finding space where young people can study away from the hustle and bustle can be tricky – fitting a desk into their bedroom will provide a space where they can focus away from distractions.
When thinking about bedroom ideas for teenagers, it may be worth thinking about a freestanding desk over a fitted design which will offer more flexibility over layout. Choosing a lightweight design that is easy to move will means that the space can easily be reconfigured should the function of the room change in future.
10. Choose a desk with drawers
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As with any home office, storage is important. Choosing a desk with a series of drawers will allow stationary items to be cleared away at the end of the day leaving surfaces clear and clutter-free for relaxation time. With a mirror positioned above it this desk can also make useful dressing table idea.
11. Let a dressing table double as a desk
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If you're just looking for a space to perch and write a quick shopping list or jot a note to a friend then a dressing table may be all you need. To choose the right dressing table design think first about where it will be positioned as this may impact the style you choose.
Choosing a freestanding design with a mirror attached is a great choice if you plan to position your dressing table in a window or away from a wall were you cannot lean or hang a mirror.
12. Disguise a desk in a windowsill
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This concealed desk by TG Studio is a brilliant use of space. The desktop slides out to make for comfortable working, hiding beneath it all the clutter that would normally be out on display. Meanwhile, the extension of the desk across the length of the window allows for more storage and plenty of display.
How should I arrange my bedroom with a desk?
How best to arrange a bedroom with a desk will ultimately depend on the size and shape of the room, however there are many ways to incorporate a desk into a bedroom layout.
Incorporating a fitted desk between your closets, or as part of a fitted storage system, is a great way to make the most of space, especially in small bedrooms. The desk can either be left open or can be fitted internally and hidden behind doors.
'Sliding door systems are a great way to conceal desks in the bedroom or any room of the home. Desks can be concealed in wardrobes or alcove spaces and simply hidden with fitted cabinetry when you're finished with the working day,' says Simon Tcherniak, senior designer at Neville Jonson .
Fitting a floating desk into an alcove is another great way to incorporate a desk into a bedroom layout plus is a brilliant space-saving solution for small bedrooms.
While fitted desks offer a seamless, clutter-free look freestanding desks also have benefits as they offer flexibility over your bedroom layout ideas allowing the arrangement to be easily reconfigured if needed, plus a freestanding desk can easily be positioned in a window to make the most of natural light.
How do I separate my bedroom and office?
There are several ways to separate an office area from a sleeping area in a bedroom. As bedrooms are places dedicated to rest and rejuvenation, if you are planning to incorporate a desk into your layout, then it's important that it is kept separate from your sleeping area.
‘Position them away from the bed at the opposite side of the room so you can keep the two functions of your bedroom separate,' says Simon Tcherniak, senior designer at Neville Jonhson . 'Ideally choose a pull-out desk or conceal with sliding doors so you can switch off and hide away your work-station at the end of the day.'
'There are many clever storage bedroom systems available that seamlessly hide the desk,' agrees Sarit Marcus, professional interior designer and founder of Minted Space. 'However, if you don’t have one of these systems, an easy and affordable way to hide a desk is with a room divider. A room divider is also a great way to spruce up the décor of a room.'
45 Bedroom Office Ideas That'll Help Your Work Life Balance
Design by Caroline Andreoni Interior Design / Photo by Laura Jacques
Designing a hybrid bedroom office space where your day job and your nightly sleep regimen can effortlessly cohabitate is a challenge that many people face.
But the beauty of decorating a bedroom office is that you can tailor this dual-purpose space to meet your needs and preferences, experimenting until you strike the right balance between inspiring your best work and helping you to sleep better after a job well done.
Creating a single space that will help you achieve this particular brand of work life balance with ease can mean everything from swapping your nightstand for a writing table to installing a wall-mounted desk to building a custom workstation and storage unit into a niche or along an entire wall.
Whether your preferred aesthetic is a minimalist distraction-free zone or a colorful space filled with bold decor and personal touches, these home office bedrooms from a range of designers will help you figure out how to maximize space, decorate with imagination, and set yourself up for a life of successful workdays and sweet dreams, all from the comfort of your own home.
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Get In the Zone
Fantastic Frank
This light-flooded Scandinavian office bedroom from Fantastic Frank has zones for sleeping, working, and lounging.
White walls keep it feeling light and airy, while neatly styled open shelves and a gallery wall add a decorative touch. The simple decor is elevated with designer lighting like the iconic Serge Mouille floorlamp and overhead pendant light from designer Michael Anastassiades. -
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Dress It Up
Design by Jess Bunge and Styled by Emily Bowser for Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
Working from home means you can work in your pj's if you feel like it, but there's no reason your bedroom office can't be dressed up for work. This office bedroom designed by Jess Bunge and styled by Emily Bowser for Emily Henderson Design is nestled in a bay window. Outfitted with sculptural furniture, an antique chandelier, and floor-to-ceiling drapes in a pale salmon pink, it's an elegant space that reconciles bedroom and office without compromising on style.
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Maximize Natural Light
Design by Neva Interior Design / Photo by Picthouse - Patrick Mancliere
This all-white Paris bedroom from Neva Interior Design has a simple wooden wall-mounted desk in the corner that benefits from the natural light of a window to the outside, and an interior window that lets light flow through the spaces, creating a peaceful setting for focus and concentration.
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Face Out
Design by Alvin Wayne
This NYC bedroom office from interior designer Alvin Wayne positions the desk in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows with a wide-open view of the city skyline. A large plant helps to create a sense of separation with the nearby bed. When positioning your desk facing a window, it's important to have options for regulating light and glare, from simple solar shades to curtains depending on your needs and style.
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Paint It Pink
Design by Caroline Andreoni Interior Design / Photo by Sophie Lloyd
The walls of this uplifting Paris bedroom office from Caroline Andréoni Interior Design are drenched in a sherbet-y shade of raspberry pink that creates an uplifting glow. The narrow entry to the room is lined with floor-to-ceiling built-in bookcases that have an integrated desk and whose honey toned wood complements the warm palette.
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Hide the Bed
Design by Sonya Lee Architect / Photo by Mark Wickens
The easiest way to avoid feeling like you're working in your bedroom is to hide the bed.
On the ground floor of a Brooklyn brownstone, Sonya Lee Architect created a flexible bedroom office space that is divided from the rest of the apartment with a vertical white oak screen with a minimalist built-in desk and floating shelves that allows light to flow through. Floor-to-ceiling built-in storage cabinets include a Murphy bed, seen here in the open position, that can be closed up during business hours. -
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Create an Attic Hideaway
Design by Space Factory / Photo by Herve Goluza
This dreamy little bedroom office from French interior design firm Space Factory is nestled under the eaves of a historic Paris building. A small desk and midcentury lounger are located by the windows, while original beams painted out in white add a sense of separation with the sleeping area that is dressed in dark tones to promote relaxation and add contrast.
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Add Statement Wallpaper
A Beautiful Mess
If you like working at home but miss seeing familiar faces in the office, cover your wall in abstract face motif wallpaper like this bedroom office set up from A Beautiful Mess.
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Float the Desk
Design by Caroline Andreoni Interior Design / Photo by Sophie Lloyd
This chic Parisian bedroom office from Caroline Andréoni Interior Design is equipped with a triangular-shaped desk and sculptural chair that floats in the corner of the spacious room and blends in with the sophisticated designer lighting and decor.
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Drench the Walls In Chocolate
Fantastic Frank
Chocolate brown paint envelops the walls of this bedroom office from Fantastic Frank, a grounding, soothing shade that is conducive to both sleep and work. Using a smaller desk will keep your bedroom office from overwhelming when you're off the clock.
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Add Seamless Storage
Design by Caroline Andreoni Interior Design / Photo by Laura Jacques
This bedroom office from Caroline Andréoni Interior Design makes expert use of every last centimeter of space in a micro studio in Paris.
A seamless wall of built-ins hides clutter and holds a sleek wall desk that can be folded up when not in use. Soothing pink-toned shades of white, and a perfectly made bed create a sense of order and calm in this miniature but high-functioning urban bedroom office oasis. -
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Install a Sleek Wall Desk
Design by Emilie Fournet Interiors / Photo by Kasia Fiszer
This London bedroom office from Emilie Fournet Interiors has a discreet and minimalist wall-mounted desk that folds up as soon as you punch out for the night. The slim profile takes up virtually no space when in the closed position, leaving the focus on the feel-good pink walls, green velvet beetle chair, and tall plant.
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Take a Seat By the Window
Design by AHG Interiors / Photo by Nick Glimenakis
This spacious bedroom office from AHG Interiors includes a large desk nestled in an alcove that creates separation from the rest of the room.
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Sideline It
Fantastic Frank
This Scandinavian bedroom home office from Fantastic Frank would work just as well in a spacious primary bedroom as it would in a studio apartment. With clear zones for sleeping, working, and relaxing, plus a soothing color palette of neutrals and soft shades of yellow, and a mix of modern and vintage furniture and decor, it's a highly functional multi-purpose space that shows how simple it can be to create a homey bedroom office that invites productivity with effortless style.
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Go Dark
Design by Caroline Andreoni Interior Design / Photo by Sophie Lloyd
Painting the walls of this bedroom office niche from Caroline Andréoni Interior Design creates depth that makes it feel larger, and contrasts with light golden-toned wood on the built-in desk and shelving.
This handsome set-up could work just as well for a sleek bedroom cloffice. -
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Create a Multitasking Walk-In Closet
Design by Ashley Montgomery Design
If your bedroom has extra real estate like a spacious adjoining walk-in closet with a large window, consider adding a desk and chair like this pretty and tranquil home office from Ashley Montgomery Design that blends into the rest of the decor with its soft hues, vintage floral illustrations, and antique touches.
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Face Inward
Design by Kara Mann
When designing your bedroom office, resist the urge to systematically push the desk against the wall. In this spacious, classical black-and-white bedroom from interior designer Kara Mann, a transparent lucite desk and chair with a featherweight profile is positioned in the corner facing back toward the room, creating an airy feel and making it easy to give your eyes a break that you wouldn't get by staring at a wall.
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Wallpaper the Built-In
Design by Neva Interior Design / Photo by Agathe Tissier
This compact, stylish Parisian bedroom office from Neva Interior Design has a contemporary feel with hints of retro style thanks to a curved built-in desk and a black-and-white Art Deco fan wallpaper adding pattern and movement to the wall. If you're a renter or fear the commitment of choosing a pattern, try a removable peel-and-stick wallpaper.
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Repurpose the Vanity
Design by Will Brown Interiors
A bedroom vanity can be repurposed as a home workstation for those who find themselves needing to work from home for temporary or indefinite periods and don't want to invest a lot of energy or money outfitting a full-fledged home office. This calming bedroom from Will Brown Interiors has a spacious vanity table that could double as a desk.
If you don't want to stare at yourself in the mirror while you work, move it up to just above eye level, or add some plants or leaning artwork to block the view. -
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Keep It Minimal
Fantastic Frank
This space from Fantastic Frank is more bedroom than office, with the focus on warm khaki painted walls, soft neutral linens, and a small, discreet desk and chair parked inconspicuously in the corner that serves its purpose without calling attention to itself.
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Use Similar Tones
Design by Becca Interiors
In this spacious bedroom office from Becca Interiors, the sepia-toned decor with its soft shades of white, beige, and brown, and natural elements is carried through to the desk, chair, and accessories to create a cohesive look that allows the desk to blend into its surroundings.
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Distract With an Accent Wall
Design by Etch Design Group / Photo by Cate Black Photography
A colorful, graphic accent wall behind the headboard in this bedroom office from Etch Design Group creates a focal point that allows the all-white built-in desk and shelving to disappear into the adjacent white wall.
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Find Your Perch
Fantastic Frank
This bright mezzanine bedroom office from Fantastic Frank is removed from the main floor, creating a perch for sleeping or getting work done. A mezzanine can create a sense of privacy while remaining open to the rest of your space, but keep in mind that it can be an acoustical challenge that may interfere with your ability to concentrate, depending on your temperament and whether or not there are other people in the house. This set-up is best for those who live alone or work better with the hum of background noise, or who don't spend too much time on work calls that can become even more annoying thanks to the echoes of sound that reverberate in a mezzanine setting.
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Find Your Niche
Design by Sara Tramp for Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Tessa Neustadt
This office bedroom designed by Sara Tramp for Emily Henderson Design gives a charming workspace niche extra attention with dreamy Fornasetti cloud patterned wallpaper, a vintage desk, and a space-saving sconce for working past bedtime.
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Use Black and White Thinking
Design by Etch Design Group / Photo by Mia Baxter Smail Photography
This spacious bedroom office from Etch Design Group has a simple palette of black and white that allows the corner desk and chair to blend right in. Touches of blue and green echo the calming view of trees outside the windows.
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Use What You Have
Design by Studio Peake
This charming room from Studio Peake is perfect for an older teen with its vintage touches and elegant canopy bed. And when the kid grows up and moves out of the house, the lovely room can simply be decluttered and repurposed as a spare bedroom/office that suits a new purpose while retaining a sense of nostalgia and family history.
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Use Warm Wood Tones
Design by Yael Weiss Interiors
This comfortable NYC office bedroom from Yael Weiss Interiors has fresh white walls and plenty of warm wood tones from the flooring to the desk and vintage chair that create a tranquil and inviting feel.
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Focus on the View
Design by Martha OâHara Interiors / Photo by Spacecrafting Photography
These days work follows us everywhere, and even those fortunate enough to have a vacation home might find themselves needing a quiet place to take care of unfinished business. This lake house bedroom from Martha O’Hara Interiors has shiplap walls and cool neutral tones of white, green, and blue that bring the relaxed vibes. But it's equipped for weekend work emergencies with a spacious desk and comfortable upholstered chair that faces a wall of windows with a view of the surrounding landscape.
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Go Wall to Wall
Design by Michelle Berwick Interiors
This neutral-toned bedroom home office from Michelle Berwick Interiors is built for home-based workers who never plan to work in a cubicle again. The polished built-in workspace occupies an entire wall opposite the bed, providing ample closed storage for storing documents and hiding clutter.
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Define Space With Wallpaper
Design by Caroline Andréoni Interior Design / Photo by Sophie Lloyd
Black-and-white palm print wallpaper defines the workspace and offers a hint of tropical escapism in this Paris bedroom office from Caroline Andréoni Interior Design.
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Be Transparent
Design by AHG Interiors / Photo by Nick Glimenakis
This stealth bedroom office from AHG Interiors is perched on the mezzanine of a 1960s A-frame in the Catskills of New York. The lucite waterfall desk and transparent Louis Ghost chair made from clear polycarbonate practically disappear, allowing all that natural light to flow through the space.
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Commandeer That Nook
Fantastic Frank
Creating a built-in desk in an existing nook can be a wise solution for creating a place to work in your bedroom. But if you want to keep your options open, consider using freestanding furniture carefully chosen to fit the space instead.
A corner nook in this simple Scandinavian office bedroom from Fantastic Frank finds purpose as a home workstation thanks to a simple free-standing desk, chair, task light, and painting above the wall. The space can easily be transformed into a bookcase, living wall, or sculpture nook if you get tired of working in your bedroom or circumstances change. -
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Source an Antique Writing Desk
Design by Becca Interiors
This bedroom office from Becca Interiors in a Colonial home in New York State is outfitted with an antique writing desk and chair in the corner of the hand-printed wallpapered room that recalls the days when it was customary to have a small desk in the corner of a bedroom for writing letters by candlelight with a quill pen in hand, but can just as easily house a laptop for remote work.
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Add String Shelving
Fantastic Frank
This light and airy Scandinavian bedroom office from Fantastic Frank features practical String shelving with a built-in worktop and Danish modern chair that complements the room with its white walls and touches of color on the bedding and gilded framed painting over the bed.
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Add Art Deco Flair
Design by Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Tessa Neustadt
This bedroom office from Emily Henderson Design includes a comfortable painted wooden desk and sculptural chair with graphic lines that is perfectly integrated into the spacious and airy Art Deco-inspired bedroom.
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Add Large Scale Art
Design by Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Tessa Neustadt
A large-scale piece of framed art over the desk in this bedroom office from Emily Henderson Design adds a colorful focal point that sets the workspace apart from the rest of the neutral-toned room.
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Choose an Anchor Piece
Design by Studio Peake
This bedroom office from Studio Peake has soothing blue walls, a gallery wall of black-and-white illustrations, splashes of red on the tall table lamp and floral patterned upholstery on the desk chair. But the rich mahogany stain on the vintage desk is the anchor piece that pulls it all together, creating a homey home office designed to last.
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Decorate with Mirrors
Fantastic Frank
This Ibiza bedroom office from Fantastic Frank has a mix of materials to add texture and interest, and a small desk in the corner with a mirror hung just above eye level that reflects light from the windows into the corner while providing views of the space that prevent you from feeling cramped while you work.
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Add Midcentury Style
Design by Michelle Boudreau Design
This Palm Springs bedroom from Michelle Boudreau Design has a long built-in wall desk in the same warm wood tones as the nightstands and other midcentury style furniture, creating a cohesive look. A vintage gold-toned metal and glass lamp makes a change from the usual desk light, and allows the built-in desk to be styled like a sideboard when not in use.
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Add Stimulating Color
Design by Mid City Interiors
In this bedroom office from Mid City Interiors, matte navy walls are contrasted with an unframed abstract painting above the desk in warm shades of orange and red that adds a dose of stimulating color.
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Add a Hot Desk
Design by Malcolm Simmons for Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Keyanna Brown
Even if you don't routinely work from home, if the last few years have taught us anything, it's that we should always be prepared to get things done from home base when circumstances require it. In this primary bedroom designed by Malcolm Simmons for Emily Henderson Design, a small desk with plenty of storage fills the space between the bed and the wall of built-ins. It's a bedside table that can turn into an impromptu hot desk on a moment's notice by bringing in a chair from the other room.
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Go Vertical
Design by Cathie Hong Interiors / Photo by Christy Q. Photo
In a minimalist space like this office bedroom from Cathie Hong Interiors, a tall, slim, wall-mounted desk with neatly styled open shelving and an upholstered swivel chair in the corner is all it takes to create a multi-functional room.
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Go Crazy
Casa Watkins Living
This working bedroom from Casa Watkins Living is a celebration of color and pattern, with bright pink and white palm print wallpaper, pink and orange patterned bedding, a simple white desk and transparent desk chair that lets the rest of the decor shine.
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Make It Homey
Design by Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
In this comfortable en suite bedroom office from Emily Henderson Design, a vintage-style painted desk, comfortable upholstered armchair, and sculptural table lamp create a functional workspace with warm and homey vibes.
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Maximize Vertical Space
Design by Martha OâHara Interiors / Photo by Spacecrafting Photography
This bedroom office from Martha O’Hara Interiors is equipped for work, sleep, and leisure time, with a loft bed that takes advantage of the extra tall ceilings, a spacious sofa for hanging out, and a desk on the far wall with its back to the rest of the space for crossing work tasks off the list.
Bedroom-Study Design: 50 Design Ideas
ClockThe category of people who work remotely, outside the office, is often faced with the inability to establish a workflow properly. In most cases, this is not due to the lack of such important qualities as discipline or responsibility, but to the improper organization of one's time and workplace.
If a couple of books or good articles on time management can solve the first problem, then setting up a workplace with your own hands is a more difficult task. We offer to combine the design of a bedroom and an office in one room. It is the sleeping room that is empty during working hours, so it is the best suited for creating a comfortable workspace.
We will tell you not only how to choose the right furniture, how to divide zones, how to choose a winning color scheme. But also how to organize the design of the bedroom-study, without harming the intimate atmosphere of the bedroom.
Step one - zoning the space
for sleeping, etc.
This approach to interior design is somewhat outdated. Competent zoning techniques can not only unobtrusively divide the room into comfortable zones, but also give the room an additional touch of comfort, coupled with originality.
The design of a bedroom combined with an office can be divided into functional areas using:
- Decorative partitions and arched structures.
- Podium.
- Sliding doors.
- Pieces of furniture: wardrobe, shelving (optimal "material" for zoning in a small room).
- Lights and colors - the workspace should be decorated in lighter colors and located closer to the source of daylight.
- Movable fabric structures (curtains, screens).
- Miscellaneous floor coverings.
Experts say that the zoning of the room in the proportion of one to two looks the most harmonious. In the case of an office-bedroom, it is more reasonable to give most of the space to the sleeping area.
Sometimes the ability to imagine what will come out of the plan in the end fails us, so when planning the future interior it is convenient to use special programs.
Organization of the working area
The atmosphere around us helps to tune in to the right wave. In the bedroom, it sets you up for peace and relaxation, which is contrary to the need to concentrate on an active work process.
That is why the organization of the working area itself is one of the most important moments in the design of a combined bedroom-study. It is best to place the workplace by the window and sit with your back to the sleeping area located in the back of the room.
This is due to the fact that bright lighting is required for work, while it is contraindicated for rest. Another plus of this distinction is that the look will not fall on the bed and be distracted from the work process.
Original ideas for designing a workplace in the bedroom:
- A working area located at the foot of the bed is usually used when it is impossible to move the bed from the window area, this technique significantly saves space.
- A workplace placed instead of a bedside table is convenient in small apartments.
- Designing a working area in a corner or a niche - allows you to play with complex room designs in an interesting way.
- Another option is to integrate the work area into the cabinet. The office space will be noticeable only in the daytime, in the process of work. By closing the cabinet doors in the evening, you will completely hide the work area.
- An excellent solution for the design of the working area is the removal of the office to the insulated balcony adjacent to the bedroom.
An elegant and ergonomic solution is to use a window sill or secretary table, which, if necessary, transforms into a cabinet. Another good space-saving tip is if you need to use your computer while you work, get a TV adapter and get rid of the second monitor in the room.
Lighting and color palette
The choice of color palette and lighting plays a huge role in deciding how to organize a workspace in the bedroom. For different functional areas, they should be different.
In the sleeping area, lighting should be relaxing and subdued: you can use the soft yellow light of traditional incandescent lamps. In the working area, be sure to install spotlights on the left. The energetic blue or white light of fluorescent lamps is the best. A great option is to place spotlights around the perimeter of the room.
The interior of the bedroom with a working area tends to matte pastel shades. Bright saturated tones will not only irritate the sleeping area, but also interfere with concentration in the work area. It is quite possible to use different colors for different zones. The main thing is that they are harmoniously combined with each other.
Tip: an office in a small bedroom is preferable to design in a minimalist style: a minimum of functional pieces of furniture and neutral, calm shades. Otherwise, the room will look cluttered.
You can see the successful options for decorating a bedroom-study in a geometric style at the link.
If you do not have the opportunity to allocate a separate room for an office, you should try to maintain a minimalist style when decorating the working area in the bedroom. In a room with a computer desk and an office chair, ruffled pillows and other decorative items will look ridiculous.
A bedroom is a good enough room for organizing a work area without prejudice to the recreation area. What matters more is not the size of the space or the cost invested in equipping the room, but the use of good design techniques.
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Small bedroom with a desk: how to equip?
Arranging a small bedroom is a real challenge. Especially when in a small room there should be a place for rest, work and storage. This question arises both among freelancers and hotel owners, in the rooms of which they stop, including business trips. How to equip a multifunctional bedroom in a limited area? How to create a cozy and functional space? Read!
Small bedroom with a desk - a place to sleep and work
The living room certainly has more space to set up a table than the bedroom, but more often than not, it doesn't have the space necessary to work. A quiet, private bedroom is better for this purpose, even when it is small. If you thoughtfully arrange its interior, you will get a comfortable place to sleep and a practical corner to work.
Lighting, varied in design and purpose, as well as light colors are proven ways to decorate a small bedroom.
On the walls, the colors will look best in it:
- white;
- delicate gray;
- light beige;
- heavily bleached pastels.
In addition to a pendant lamp, the room should also have bedside lamps, preferably on both sides of the bed. Instead, atmospheric sconces may appear on the wall. Also remember about the lamp standing on the desk, which will decorate the countertop.
When arranging a small bedroom, it is worth focusing on the design of the walls. To do this, you can use paintings, graphics, mirrors or framed photographs. Thanks to them, the interior will gain more comfort, but will not lose anything in terms of free space.
The main piece of furniture in any bedroom is the bed. When determining its size, you should seek a compromise between comfort and practical considerations, because the piece of furniture you have chosen should not occupy the entire room.
A light wood framed bed would look great in a small bedroom.
Soft models are comfortable, but can overload an interior with limited space. It is important that each user has free access to the bed.
In a small bedroom, you can put a desk by the window. This arrangement guarantees you plenty of daylight while you work. It would be nice if you could arrange the space in the room so that this piece of furniture stands sideways to the window. Thanks to this, the sun will not blind your eyes.
Small bedroom with wardrobe - how to equip it?
Unfortunately, in many apartments, the closet cannot be moved to the living room or hallway. In such a situation, you need to figure out a way to place it in a limited area.
If the room is small, you should consider a custom-made wardrobe that fits perfectly into the space. Such structures can occupy a recess or one of the corners of the room.
Arrangement of a small bedroom with a desk
Even some massive bed models, devoid of decorative details, can fit well into a small bedroom.
For example, beds in the color of natural wood are perfect for minimalist, Scandinavian and boho interiors.
A bed with a whitewashed frame will bring freshness and lightness to your interior. The visible pattern of the tree will make the bedroom environment warm and peaceful, conducive to relaxation.
Beds with high legs have the advantage that the free space directly below them can be used to store various items. An equally practical choice are models equipped with a bed box and various storage systems (for example, shelves or drawers).
The writing desk should be combined with the bed - the main element of the bedroom - in shape and color. Then the interior of the room will look complete. The size of the table is chosen depending on your taste and the size of the room.
You can choose models with spacious cabinets on one or both sides. The simple shape and plenty of storage space make these models ideal for a bedroom with a work area, as well as a hotel room.
