How To Turn Your Living Room Into a Hybrid Home Office

If your living room is also your office, then you’ll know all too well the struggle of trying to focus properly on a task when you’re sinking into your comfy, cosy sofa. 

The fix? We say it’s to create a modern home office set-up in your very own living room. 

Now, you might be wondering where to start, and that’s why we’re here. We’ve got all the know-how to turn that empty corner of the room into a chic office space that’s ideal for concentration. 

Let’s get stuck in! 

1. Get a practical desk

You’ll want to start piecing together your modern home office by picking up a desk. After all, every office décor needs a convenient working area. 

If you’re looking for a small home office idea, then our hideaway desks - featuring a folding desk area - are perfect. You can pop the desk down when needed, but in one swift motion, you can tuck it away again when it’s time to sign out – keeping your living room clear of work on the weekend. 

Is space not a concern for you? Then why not check out our other desks that can feature as more of a permanent fixture in your modern office. These come with plenty of built-in storage space, so you can tidy away the likes of paper, chargers, and stationery to keep the desk clean.

2. Grab a comfortable chair

Modern office desk sorted, let’s now turn our hand to a comfy office chair to complete the desk and chair set-up. 

Our leather-look chairs are a super chic modern home office idea. With a smooth, sleek, sophisticated surface, you’ve got the perfect complement to a contemporary office with a chair like this. 

Going for a more laid-back vibe? Well, then our boucle fabric chairs are ideal, as they add a chic, playful, and cosy appeal to any office décor. In total contrast, we’ve also got velvet chairs, which suit a maximalist décor to a T. 

3. Sort out your storage options

Whether it's chargers, pens, or loose bits of paper – working at home can be a bit messy. So, let’s kit out your modern office with ample storage solutions. 

Of course, you can grab a desk with built-in drawers for this, but desk organisers keep all your essentials within arm's reach. You can grab paper trays with pen pots included, while charger organisers help conceal laptop and phone chargers to keep your desk clutter-free. 

If you do have built-in drawers, then you can add a bit more organisation here, too. One home office idea is to pick up drawer organisers! Gone are the days of rifling through the drawer for your favourite pen, as drawer organisers give everything its own place. 

4. Create a relaxing area

Every modern home office needs an area for relaxing during lunch breaks, so let’s create your very own ‘break room’. 

Start by picking up an accent chair, as you’ll want a cosy place to plonk as you nibble on a sandwich and polish off a lunchtime sweet treat. You can add a side table to the mix too, so you’ve got somewhere to rest your cuppa in between refreshing sips. 

The great part of this home office idea is that you can just as easily use this at home ‘break room’ as extra seating space for guests!

5. Focus on the lighting

Lighting can sometimes be forgotten about when it comes to interior design, but it’s actually a great tool to help set the vibe. 

You’ll want your office décor to be bright and open as this will help to keep you motivated. So, why not pick up some wall hooks for your curtains? This will ensure as much light as possible can get into your modern home office.

If you don’t have large windows, then don’t panic, as there are plenty of solutions! For example, a table lamp on your desk will illuminate your work area just as effectively. Go for warm toned light bulbs here, as they’re easier on the eye than white light.

6. Think about the rest of the décor

The environment you work in plays an important role in helping you stay motivated to complete the working day. 

So, you’ll typically want to stick to more neutral colours in your office décor, as calming shades keep you cool-headed. We’re talking beige, brown, cream, or white. But if you prefer a pop of colour, then pastels work just as well here too – baby blue, a subtle green, or gentle lavender. 

Plants are a great modern office décor tip. Not only do these look great, but they also help you stay calm as you work. For the modern small home office, you can grab small desk plants like a cacti or succulent, while large plants like peace lilies will bring plenty of joy to your office décor. 

Now that your home office décor is sorted, you might be interested in sprucing up the rest of your home. For tips on creating a moody bedroom décor or 10 simple bathroom makeover ideas, head over to our Inspiration page. 

Alternatively, check out the full Work Dynamically collection, which inspired this blog. You can also explore our other trends like English Garden for a summer style, New York Loft for contemporary chic, or Italian Riviera for a holiday vibe.