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How to Design a Minimalist Style Home Office

When it comes to designing your own office space, there are some ways you can work minimalism into the mix without having an empty room with nothing on its walls or desks. Here are some tips to get you started:

When it comes to decorating a home office, some people prefer bright colors and patterns, others like a more muted look. But if you're looking for something in between—a style that isn't as bold but still reflects personality—minimalist design may be just what you're looking for.

What is Minimalism About?

Minimalism is all about keeping things simple: eliminating clutter and integrating reductive and undecorated design elements. In the words of Robert Brown of Robert Brown Interior Design:

"Minimalism allows something other than the space to be the focus. … [Everything] should be functional and add value to the space.”

Declutter and Organize

With form and organization serving as a core pillar of the minimalist style, it is crucial to declutter your personal space for functional purposes. Go through your belongings and remove personal items you don't need from your desk. These are distracting and can make the working environment less productive. In short, don’t use your desk as a catch-all for random papers, files and pens.

Simply-designed desk organization products can play a very important role in keeping your state of organization in check. Our Desktop Organizer, for example, comes in a sleek design with a matte finish that complements the monochromatic color palette of minimalism very well.

Choose a Simple Desk

Minimalism is also heavily associated with a bright and clean look, white being a prominent color. This may mean that it is worth installing bright light stands and desk lamps throughout the office to brighten the space and introduce a freshness that goes beyond the effects of natural lighting. In order to get the most out of sources of natural lighting, an ergonomic standing desk could be placed near the window as an individual workstation.

Our Standing Desk is thoughtfully designed and reflects the philosophy of minimalism. The desk’s sleek, clean lines and modern design elements such as the white-on-white look supports its versatility and ability to fit in any minimalist space. The overall neutral layout of the minimalist style thereby carries a sense of calm and focus that attracts many to this particular style.

Choose a Few Accent Pieces

If you've chosen a minimalist look, it's important to find subtle accent pieces that will blend in well with the rest of your office. These can be anything from art and plants to coffee tables, but they should have some kind of visual interest or purpose. Although minimalism values functionality over decorativeness, it can be nice to opt for a few small touches to elevate the design.

Transform Your Space

Minimalist design is a great way to declutter and motivate productivity by creating a neat, calm environment. With minimalism as a lifestyle becoming increasingly popularized, it makes sense that many want their home offices and workspaces to reflect this as well.

We hope we can be of some help during this transformation process! Our Design My Office feature provides personalized office furniture recommendations based on your needs and preferences. You can also find a lot of our minimalist design-inspired furniture such as desks and organizational products here.