Office walls decorating ideas
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Looking for office wall decor ideas to refresh a tired or blank space in your home office? With working from home a fixture in many of our lives, now’s the moment to revisit how your work space fits into your home, and make it a beautiful, organized and inspiring place to spend time. Those empty office walls are filled with endless possibilities – and a few stylish wall decorations can make an office feel like a productive space that is also beautiful.
Read on for home office ideas design tips from interiors experts on making your home office wall decor as attractive as the rest of your home – and perfectly functional, too.
Office wall decor ideas
Over the past year or two, those of us lucky enough to have a dedicated room in which to shut ourselves away have gratefully recognized the peaceful retreat they provide.
However, now working from home is likely to be the new norm for many of us, we are thinking about the aesthetics of our office walls. But how to add beauty to what is, after all, a functional space? It can be done. Here, we investigate the vital elements of wall decor ideas for an office space.
1. Add art to office walls
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'When introducing art to a modern home office wall, think about the kind of medium, scale and style you’d like while walking around the space – never decide off-plan,’ recommends Camilla Clarke, creative director at Albion Nord.
‘This way you’ll feel the natural spots for art to be. This may be next to a window or vista through the house. Remember, art doesn’t always need to be hung on the centre of the wall; it can rest on top of desks or be layered next to sculptures or on bookshelves and joinery.’
2. Layer up materials
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A home office wall must be designed as a space to induce thought. Rather than opting for a blank canvas on the walls, add to the creative inspiration by way of artwork or patterned wallpaper.
‘This year we’re embracing combining a wide variety of materials to create an super luxe and inspirational workspace,’ says Martin Waller, founder of design brand Andrew Martin. ‘From paneling ideas for walls and large-scale artwork to tapestries and shelving ideas, there’s an abundance of looks to choose from.’
3. Decorate with an energizing color scheme
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Soothing home office paint colors, such as greens and blues, will offer tranquillity and that all-important link to the outside. However, while these shades suit south- or west-facing spaces, and even light-filled north- or east-facing rooms, you may feel a home office that only receives cool daylight is better suited to warmer colors, as in this home office created for Homes & Gardens by stylist Katrin Cargill.
4. Prioritize storage for your office wall
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There’s little point in conjuring a beautiful working space only to find, a year or two later, there’s nowhere to store things.
Mundane as it might sound, consider the matter of home office storage ideas right from the start, says interior designer Kate Earle, co-founder of Todhunter Earle. ‘Everyone files in a different way, but whichever way, it requires lots of space.’
She favors built-in joinery on office walls over furniture: ‘It can accommodate all the cabling and sockets for IT equipment and maximise the available space.
5. Transform an office wall with pattern
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We all well know the transformative power of color and pattern, and wallpaper is sure to maintain the softness of a space.
For small home office ideas, a clever solution can be a combination of wallpaper and panelling; this is visually interesting and also ensures the room is not overpowered by a loud print. If your desk sits in the corner of a larger space, then paper can be used to define the work area.
In terms of color, choose calming hues to ground the scheme and encourage thoughtfulness.
Blues bordering on grey are successful: color theories suggest these tones increase the ability to focus. Dark green is another contender, as it’s meant to boost creativity.
6. Use a mood-boosting green
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According to color psychology, beige greens and yellow greens are the most stress-reducing shades – so they are ideal for a home working environment. They also make a good neutral background for displaying art.
7. Install a wall of books
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Home library ideas are perfect for those who want to have a learned backdrop for online meetings, but they need not be staid in character or sombre in color. In this example, K&H Design scaled up the atmosphere by painting the fitted joinery in a bold blue and cladding the chimney breast in hand-marbled bookbinding paper for extra character for your office wall decor ideas.
‘Given that we all spend an increasingly long time in our home offices, they need to be comfortable and visually pleasing – you don’t need to make a choice between practical and aesthetic,’ adds interior decorator and fabric designer Flora Soames .
Consider the character of the person who will be using the space, and the job that they do, when deciding on a scheme. Build the room up from there. ‘A clean white space will never work for me; I need to be surrounded by lots of things to think creatively.’
8. Enjoy the view
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Office wall space limited? Don't worry, just use make the most of the view to boost your home office productivity.
If the office layout allows, positioning a home office desk facing outwards so that you can either see outside or into the room itself will be much more inspiring than facing into a wall. At the front of the house, hanging sheer blinds or fitting shutters will reduce distractions and obscure the view for passers-by. At the back, you can take full advantage of garden views. Style consultant Katharine Howard’s home office, shown above, occupies what was once an unused side return; its narrow proportions are mitigated by the swathes of glass that offer a foliage-filled vista, echoed in the green walls.
‘I wanted to create a space that wouldn’t impact on any other rooms in the house. This sliver of space worked perfectly, the huge window and skylight creating a wonderful sense of openness,’ she says. Whether you are able to enjoy a view of a garden or not, you can still create a visual link with the outside by using pretty biophilic wallpapers and fabrics, such as the one on this month’s front cover, to conjure a garden indoors
9. Use your office wall for sophisticated storage
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Your office wall is a great space to create a sense of order, but that doesn't mean it need not be beautiful or inspiring.
Here, soothing hues with a confident hit of metallic glamor combine to create a sophisticated home office in this scheme by interior designer Tamsin Johnson. Creating niches for books will encourage them to be organized by subject or style.
10. Zone an office with wallpaper
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Wallpaper ideas are a wonderful way to add color, pattern and interest to your office wall decor ideas.
As more and more of us are working from our houses, home offices are becoming much more prevalent. Whether you have a full-blown study at home or have adapted a nook in another room, there are options for decorating with wallpaper.
Add an elaborate pattern without overpowering the room by using colors from the same tonal scale. Gentle, soothing colors will add a zen feeling to the space, while a mural or super-sized repeat will add interest when you glance up, but due to its size won’t be distracting.
How do I decorate my office walls?
Office walls are easy to decorate than you might think. Just because it’s a workspace, don’t take a utilitarian approach to the design, recommends interior decorator and fabric designer Flora Soames.
‘Given that we’re all spending more time in our home office, it needs to be comfortable and visually pleasing – you don’t have to make a choice between practical and aesthetic.’
Consider the character of the person who will be using the space, and the job that they do, when deciding on a scheme – then add color, art or storage to your office walls for inspiration.
‘A clean white space will never work for me; I need to be surrounded by lots of things to think creatively.’
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22 Wall Decor Ideas to Take to The Office
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The office decor is a rough topic for almost all office workers. When you spend most of your waking hours in this room, you want it to be a place that’s inspiring and beautiful.
However, when it’s not your home office, there is a limit to what decor you can use.
It’s too easy to skip decor altogether if your office is little more than a closet, but even closets have wall space. When you can’t fit an extra chair or a bookcase for styling, think wall decor. And we’re not talking about the neutral factory prints. Take a look at these 22 ideas for office wall decor and you’ll have your office feeling like home in no time.
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When your office is mostly gray or brown, it will be extremely beneficial to your walls to add some sparkle. Look for a wall sculpture that suits your fancy and make sure it’s in a shade of gold, silver or copper. It will really set the tone for your office.
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There’s nothing so official as your own monogram. Whether you make it yourself or buy your letters, hanging your initials in your office will make you feel like the boss of the place.
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Inspiration is important to help motivate you through the workweek slump.
Hang a canvas in your office with one of your favorite quotes displayed on it. It could be something work related or just helpful to get your mind back on track.
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Bringing plants to the office is always a nice idea, but sometimes it isn’t practical or even permitted. If you’re pining for some nature in your work life, find a couple prints that display leaves or flowers or anything from the great outdoors for the same effect.
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Of course it doesn’t have to be drawings or paintings of nature to be art. Take your collection of shells, pressed flowers or stones and mount them in a shadow box for your office wall. You will appreciate looking at your favorite nature collection every day.
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Yes, woven wall hangings are still in. Since you can easily find them in neutral colors like brown, gray and cream, they make a nice soft option for your office wall. Your space will feel more like a living room after hanging one of these.
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There are all kinds of options for removable wallpaper and wall murals nowadays. Find one with a fun pattern to create a statement wall and liven up your office in a big way.
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Don’t forget about our beloved gallery walls! Gather together some of your favorite prints, family pictures and quotes, all around the same color, for a beautiful cohesive work of art in your office.
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When your office space isn’t very big, you need to think carefully about how you use the space you have. Buy or make a wall calendar with an acrylic square and you’ll have something that is beautiful and practical.
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You’ve heard of the moodboard. If your office is a little on the casual side, go ahead and create a moodboard on one of your office walls. Photos, quotes, magazine clippings, framed or not, it’s all fodder for an inspiring wall to look at every day.
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Adding some color to your workspace, whether it’s a home office or not, can make this area more cheerful and inspiring.
There’s a variety of different ways in which you can do that. Consider options such as a brightly-colored office chair, a quirky and colorful table lamp or some vibrant wall art. This office created by studio InDesign / Lori Ludwick can give you an idea of how to combine some of these elements.
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If colorful decors are not really your thing, perhaps the opposite could suit you better. A black and white office décor could give this space a distinguished and elegant look plus if you’d like you can also sneak in a little bit of color too. We really like the subdues tones of the area rug used here by interior designer Stafford Bensen.
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Just because this is a space where you work doesn’t mean it can’t also look inviting and be comfortable. In fact, your home office could be a part of the living room area or could partially look like one. Consider adding a comfortable sofa and a couple of chairs to change the ambiance in this room. Studio Summer Thornton Design used a similar strategy for this colorful space.
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A good general strategy when designing an office or a workspace is to find a way to combine functionality with a pleasant aesthetic. In this case studio Town Line went with a black accent wall filled with shelves and storage compartments. The desk is the centerpiece of the room.
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Sometimes minimalism can be a very powerful tool when designing a space. Take this beautiful office by studio Niosi Design for instance. The desk is the only piece of furniture here and there’s no window treatments of any kind and yet this space has a lot of character and doesn’t look austere or overly simplified.
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Accent walls are also worth considering for an office space. An accent wall is a wonderful way of introducing a powerful and interesting color or a pattern into a room’s décor. This dark blue used here by studio Marker Girl Home really stands out against the white and gives this space a refined and classic look.
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Symmetry isn’t always great but in some cases it makes sense.
Check out this elegant office space by studio West Village GC. Symmetry is its strong point and was used here in a way that stands out but doesn’t feel forced.
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The desk is probably the most important piece of furniture in an office so consider all the options before settling on a specific type or style. If you’re short on space or you want something small and casual, perhaps a wall-mounted desk and a few floating shelves would look great. Since it would be a fairly simple setup, you might even want to build it yourself. Check out this DIY desk tutorial from thecraftedlife for more details.
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Bring your workspace to life with some handmade decorations and accessories. There’s plenty of ideas to choose from, like this lovely fringe calendar garland from homeyohmy. You can customize this one with some of your favorite photos and surround yourself with beautiful memories.
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Speaking of calendars, they’re not as popular today as they sued to be.
Nevertheless, you can still make one a part of your beautiful office’s décor, especially if it would also have a useful purpose and not just a decorative one. The acrylic wall calendar design featured on jenwoodhouse is perfect for a modern office decor.
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These honeycomb shelves would look great anywhere plus they can also be used to store and display various things like books, candles, small planters and so on. Imagine adding a few to your office. It would be both a practical and a stylish addition and, best of all, you can craft the shelves yourself. You can find the tutorial on abeautifulmess.
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Another nice DIY project that would be absolutely perfect for an office is this iron mesh board featured on myparadissi. It’s just a little something to put on a wall and to fill with inspiring pictures, quotes and various other things. You can also use it as an organizer so it’s not just for looks.
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Before you start redecorating the office, you should take into account that any office space, regardless of its footage, is primarily a work area. This is a kind of "face" of any company, which determines its prestige. After all, the behavior of potential customers will depend on the impression that the situation in the office will make. An important factor is to set the tone for the work of employees, and a comfortable and tidy room directly contributes to this. It should also be taken into account that the office is a crowded room, so pollution on the walls cannot be avoided. So, the choice should be stopped on what can be washed quickly. nine0004
Wallpaper is the cheapest option, just choose washable or vinyl wallpaper.
You can stick glass, metal with a non-woven base, textile. They not only do not tear, do not deform, but also hide defects on the surface of the walls. It should be noted that the cost of such wallpaper is higher than usual.
Cork wall coverings have been gaining popularity in recent years. Its antistatic qualities allow you to save on cleaning, it is an excellent noise and heat insulator. Warm brownish shades always look dignified. nine0004
Modern range of interior paints allows you to create an interior according to any task! Coloring is a simple and versatile way to change the office beyond recognition.
Decorative plaster looks solid and stylish. Imitation of silk, satin, velvet, marble gives the room aristocracy and nobility. And it looks and is quite expensive.
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Gypsum wall panels can transform walls in the most magical way. Their decor is varied and aesthetic. The relief surface allows you to achieve the effect of depth and visual expansion of space. Based on gypsum, they breathe, do not emit toxins, retain heat and have good sound insulation. Using only 3D panels or combining them with others, you can create a real work of art from your office!
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