5 Desks to Make You Love Working from Home
One of the perks of working from home is being able to decorate your own office space. With freelancing being so common nowadays, we thought you'd enjoy this home office inspiration post just as much as we did researching it.
2 in 1 desk and storage system
Marlee confessed that she now loves working at her new desk every day. This unit was built by her husband using tube and fittings and it provides both a good-sized area for her laptop and files, as well as plenty of storage space to help her keep organised.
Office space under the stairs
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If you are short on space, then this simple desk could be the right choice for you. You can build a similar desk using just some tube, fittings and a table top that you can source from your local wood recycling centre.
Tube and fittings are versatile and DIY-friendly systems that will help you build a desk for any area in the house, even if that area is under your staircase.
Chipboard crafts desk
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Combine an unpretentious table top with tube or pipe to recreate this vintage, functional crafts desk. Paint the pipe and fittings black to give it more character.
Are you a fan of cool table tops? Then head over to our 5 Table Top Ideas article.
Elegant double desk
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A while ago, Atlanta Homes featured this office space created by designer Jimmy Stanton for a country residence. Jimmy's purpose was to make it look "traditional without being stuffy". The bespoke desk allows plenty of room for two people using it at the same time.
Neutral décor for an elegant home office desk
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Jayme used pipe and a carved wooden table top to create an elegant office space for her home. She kept the entire colour scheme neutral and the result was this calming area that was widely praised among her friends.
Feeling inspired?
It is quite easy to completely change the look of your home office and turn it into an area that you will actually love. If you feel that you are ready for your next DIY project, then make this one your own:
- Build a DIY frame to suit any table top now
- Check our Pinterest board for more inspiration
Or - Get in touch if you need us to help you plan your office space