Home offices are all the rage right now. Yours could be the headquarters for a small business, questionably relevant papers, or homework central. Keeping this spot tidy is important—but making it look good holds even more value to us aesthetes. Whether you’re admiring it on the way to the kitchen, popping in to organize your expenses, or spending most of your waking hours there, here are tips to inspire your office to work it.

BACKDROP OF BOOKS

Anchor a soaring ceiling with walls filled with books. The space will feel less cold but just as grand. It also provides a tidy space for an extensive library.

WALLPAPERED CEILING

Decorate the ceiling and windows with bold patterns while keeping the walls subtle and neutral to create a calming visual break near the work space.

MATCHING GEOMETRIC ART

Matching a 3D wall sculpture to small leaning prints creates a cohesive theme and color palette, establishing an aesthetically organized office.

REPURPOSED BAR CART

A repurposed bar cart doubles as a side table and a mobile miniature shelving unit for displaying your favorite accessories or keeping files organized away from the desk.

MULTIPLE WORKSTATIONS

Identical built-in work spaces leave the floor open and add symmetry to a room. They’re also a gorgeous solution for keeping a working family organized.

BRIGHTLY PAINTED BUILT-INS

Vibrant colors energize a dull office, while a glossy finish adds glamour. Wall-mounted mirrors and sconces bounce and reflect light for a brighter space.

WINDOWSILL STORAGE

Place your desk in front of a window so you can not only reap the benefits of a great view and some sun, but also the windowsill storage, too! Style books, boxes, or personal belongings for a unique space with equal amounts of functionality.

SPRAWLING CENTER TABLE

Something about an all-white space gives the impression of sleek minimalism, whether your desk is covered in papers or not. Carve out even more desk space by placing a table in the middle of the room, perfect for group brainstorm sessions.

BENCH DRAWERS

Create hidden storage, like a window bench with plenty of drawers. This one lends a charming vintage-inspired look while also being hyperfunctional.

BOXED SHELVING

Opt for a design-heavy storage unit with a decorative motif that actually makes office organization fun.

SIMPLE AND EFFORTLESS SIDE SHELF

Create meaningful storage that you’ll actually use rather than going all-out with a full wall of shelves that you’ll struggle to fill.

A WALL GALLERY

Create an eclectic wall space filled with all of your favorite photographs and decor to keep your work space fun and inspiring.

MONOCHROMATIC

If minimalistic glam is more your style, opt for modern corner storage that blends into the wall and matches all of your decor.