If you’re lacking inspiration, take a cue from our customers. They’ve transformed their spaces into inviting, productive hubs with home office desks, clever storage, and styling touches that feel personal yet practical. Here’s how they’ve approached it.

Contemporary simplicity

Newton desk | @home_atno34

Sometimes the best choice is a small desk that lets the rest of the room breathe. The Newton desk’s modern farmhouse design stands out against warm neutral walls, pared-back accessories, and a single leafy houseplant. It proves you don’t need much to create a workspace you love, just the right centrepiece.

Smart storage

Parquet desk | @elliesdecorandmore

Your office isn’t just for your laptop; it’s also the home for paperwork, stationery, and all those bits and pieces you reach for daily. A desk with drawers is beneficial, and Ellie’s space shows why. Her oak desk pairs warm honey tones with a soft sage green wall, creating a calming, organised environment that’s as beautiful as it is practical.

Pair with the perfect chair

Original Rustic desk | Harper chair | @indigo_casa

Even the most stunning office desk needs a comfortable partner. @indigo_casa matches our country cottage-inspired Original Rustic desk with the leather-look Harper dining chair for stylish support. The result? A multitasking setup that blends seamlessly with the rest of the home’s aesthetic, proving that comfort and style don’t have to compete.

Let the light in

Hove computer desk | Hove tall bookcase | @viewof22

Light is essential for a focused, energised workday. Natural daylight not only keeps you alert but also prevents eye strain. @viewof22’s airy workspace shows just how it’s done with her home office desk bathed in sunshine by day and softly lit by a rose gold-accented lamp by night. The coordinated metallic touches, from pendant light to stationery holder, pull the whole look together for a space that feels both chic and functional.

Match with your accessories

St. Ives computer desk | @home_at_thornberry_gardens

Styling your desk and work from home space is all about harmony. Keep your office cohesive with accessories that match your walls, floors and furnishings. Rose’s grey computer desk with natural oak top coordinates perfectly with her homewares for a polished, cohesive look that’s easy on the eyes and the mind.

Parquet desk | @newhomeadventures_no23

Here, the Parquet desk takes on a mid-century aesthetic, styled with rattan and wicker accessories for a light, Scandi-inspired feel. It’s the perfect reminder that your desk can adapt to any interior style with the right finishing touches.

Opt for pastel tones

Hove console table | @viewof22

We love the chance to have another sneak peek at the rest of @viewof22’s office, where pastels aren’t just for bedrooms; they can inspire creativity in your workspace, too. Ruth’s geometric rose gold feature wall behind our Hove console table is proof that your office can be a place of beauty as well as productivity. It’s a reminder that a little colour and pattern can go a long way in lifting your mood.

Ready to bring your home office vision to life? Explore our full range of home office furniture to keep your space neat and clutter-free. Share your space with us on TikTok or Instagram using #OakFurnitureland #GrowYourHome, you might just inspire the next big office makeover.

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In smaller homes, multi-use rooms, or compact flats and apartments, furniture that serves double-duty can make all the difference. Our high-quality, well-designed sofa beds are a secret weapon in your space-saving mission. They can comfortably seat guests while you’re entertaining, and with our top tips, can magically transform your guest bedroom into an inviting and welcoming space, without taking up a permanent position.

No extra room? No problem

Nap sofa bed

Not everyone has the space for a spare room to accommodate a separate guest suite. If you live in a one-bedroom flat, studio, or small bungalow, clever planning means that you don’t have to turn down friends’ or family members’ requests to stay the night.

Eastley 2-seater sofa bed | Noah sideboard

A two seater sofa bed like the Eastley design is ideal for small spaces. It looks modern and stylish during the day and easily transitions into a comfortable sleeping spot by night.

Eastley chaise sofa bed | Noah display cabinet | Noah sideboard | Clouds rug

For those who love to stretch out and relax, the Eastley chaise sofa bed is a brilliant choice. Combining comfort, storage, and practicality, it’s a versatile must-have for any modern home. This spacious corner sofa bed is designed with real life in mind, offering a hidden storage compartment beneath the chaise section, perfect for neatly tucking away extra blankets, bedding, or cushions.

Thanks to its easy two-fold mechanism, it smoothly transforms into a comfy bed, complete with a 10cm deep foam mattress to ensure guests enjoy a restful night’s sleep.

For a quick privacy solution, a stylish folding screen can create a bedroom-like feel and conveniently folds away when not needed.

Make the most of multi-use spaces

Inca sofa bed | @paintitprettyhome

Wondering what to do if your home’s extra rooms are dedicated to other purposes, like a home office or children’s playroom? No problem! You don’t have to give up your space when guests arrive. With compact, multipurpose furniture like the Inca sofa bed or an armchair sofa bed, you can enjoy the best of both worlds.

Inca sofa bed | @paintitprettyhome

And don’t forget the accessories

Eastley chaise sofa bed | Noah display cabinet | Noah sideboard | Clouds rug

Sometimes, it’s the little things that make the biggest difference. Using stylish blanket boxes as a coffee table alternative offers a clever way to hide extra bedding. And that nest of tables beside your sofa bed? It can double up as a handy bedside table for overnight guests.

Snooze sofa bed | Parquet sideboard | Mayfair rug

Space-saving for guests can be a simple, pain-free process with smart solutions like sofa beds, multi-functional accessories, and clever planning. For family stays, you can create a welcoming, stylish, guest-ready home without sacrificing your living space. Whether you opt for a 3 seater sofa bed for larger spaces or a sofa bed chair for tighter corners, there’s a solution for every need.

Show us how you save space in style! Tag us on Instagram or TikTok and use #OakFurnitureland and #GrowYourHome to share your smart sofa bed setups and stylish small space solutions.

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If you want to upgrade your workspace, here’s some home office inspiration for making it more organised, creative, and comfortable for the ‘new work’ year.

Lay the foundations

Newton desk | Newton bookcase | Bette chair

If you’re still working off a wobbly desk or the kitchen table, then it’s time to update your workstation. We’ve got a wide selection of desks to choose from, including slim styles that suit more compact spaces to larger designs with plenty of in-built home office storage.

Tools at the ready

Richmond desk

Small changes can have a big impact; whatever your style, sometimes just swapping your standard desk accessories for something a little more fun can make you look forward to getting back to work each morning. Home office decor details such as pens, photo frames, and notebooks, can make your desk look more cheerful without costing a fortune or taking up too much space.

Urban jungle

Parquet desk | @hannahcoates.design

When you’re stuck at your desk all day, having references to nature can be the best way to connect with the outside world. Plants are the ideal low-maintenance addition to your office space, and many varieties are known for their calming properties, perfect for those more demanding days at work! Or, pop a small bunch of flowers on your desk at the start of the week to kick off your Monday with a smile.

Wonder wall

Parquet desk | @newhomeadventures_no23

Looking at a blank wall all day can be a little uninspiring, so give it a refresh to gaze at things that spark your creativity. Use the wall as a canvas for adding pictures of things that make you happy, be it holiday snaps, prints with inspirational quotes, or some of your kids’ art for a touch of extra home office inspiration.

Painted perfection

Detroit desk

Don’t underestimate the impact that wall colours can have on how your home office looks and feels. Choose a shade that you love and colour drench your walls, or, if you don’t want to commit to the whole room, paint the wall that you face all day in your favourite tone.

Add some accessories

Burleigh desk | @thehomeofthebbs

A few simple touches can make your home office design feel a bit more special. A statement light is not only functional but adds visual interest too, while keeping blankets close at hand is useful for chilly days. Mirrors are also a brilliant way to add light to dark rooms through reflection.

We hope that’s given you some home office inspiration to update your workspace. If you need additional storage, browse our selection of bookcases, sideboards and home office cabinets to get organised. And finally, don’t forget to add a cosy armchair for much-deserved coffee breaks! We’d love to see how you style your home office so make sure to tag #OakFurnitureland #GrowYourHome on Instagram.

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Can you tell us a bit about your interiors background?

Dulux

I started my working life as a fairground artist and signwriter but when I started having children I went back to college and turned my attention to learning how to decorate the great indoors.

For the next 25 years, I ran my own interior design and decoration business working with extraordinary craftspeople and specialising in colour, fine finishes and mural work.

Colour and paint have always been at the heart of my passion and expertise, so this chapter of my life as the Creative Director of Dulux is a complete dream job.

How would you describe your interior design style?

Dulux | Sweet Embrace | Copper Glow | Winter Pumpkin

My style is fun, colourful, infused with storytelling and full of surprises.

What’s your advice for choosing the perfect wall colour?

Dulux | Guild Green | Frosted Papaya | Rock Salt

Start with something that you absolutely love, from a piece of furniture to a cushion, artwork, towel or rug. Use the colour picker in the free Dulux Visualiser app to pick out your favourite colours then check out how they look on the wall through the app. Order samples of only the ones that made you smile and try them out before you buy all the paint.

What’s the best way to select the right paint finish?

Dulux | Boathouse Blue | Pugin Red

For walls, choose a durable matt finish like Dulux Easycare or luxurious Dulux Heritage velvet matt. It makes all colours look beautiful, hides the odd imperfection, resists dirt and will stand up to the real life you lead.

If you are short of time and want instant coverage for your walls, choose Simply Refresh, which is a rich and creamy one-coat matt emulsion.

For woodwork, furniture, kitchen cabinets and radiators you will need a tough, fast-drying finish in gloss, satin or eggshell. Gloss looks fabulous on really smooth, well-prepared surfaces but can highlight imperfections if you haven’t done the prep. A Satin or Satinwood finish is semi-matt (a bit like highly polished wood) so it’s much more practical to apply and maintain but still offers a nice bit of reflective shine. An eggshell finish is exactly like the shell of an egg and it’s the closest thing to a matt finish without being quite so flat. It has a traditional premium look that lends itself perfectly to colour-drenching effects where you paint everything in the room the same colour.

Try Dulux Heritage velvet eggshell, Dulux Quick Drying eggshell or Simply Refresh Multi Surface which has a built-in primer and undercoat. All of these Dulux paints are solvent-free and quick-drying.

How do you decorate on a budget?

Decorating on a budget means ensuring that every last drop you pay for gets used up. Calculate exactly how much paint you need before buying it, by taking measurements of the room and using the paint calculator on the Dulux website to help you.

Sounds daft, but buy the best paint you can afford, cheap paint takes more coats and won’t be very durable or long-lasting. So you will end up using twice as much to finish the job, and you’ll find yourself redecorating sooner than you’d like.

Borrow brushes, rollers and dust sheets from friends and if you are buying yourself, keep a keen eye out for the best quality kit you can afford, then look after it well so you can use it again and again in the future.

What are the easiest ways to transform a space with paint?

Lars chair | Dulux | Village Maze | White Mist

Revitalise old furniture and kitchen cabinets with a fresh lick of gorgeous colour, add colour to the ceiling, paint the skirting boards and doors in a bold colour rather than the walls, and try painting bands, blocks and big circles of colour as features in a room rather than just one wall.

What’s the best way to approach bank holiday decorating?

Take a deep breath and plan well in advance. Rather than wasting precious bank holiday time at the DIY store, buy everything you need in the weeks before so you have everything to hand when you want to get cracking.

What are your top tips for decorating with a short window of time?

Make sure the room is ready to go. Most of the work in decorating doesn’t involve applying paint, it’s the prep that takes the time – but it’s also the prep that makes the job go smoothly. Before you even think about opening a paint can, make sure your furniture is out of the way and protected, curtains and blinds are tied back or removed, floors are clean and dust sheets are down.

Clean painted woodwork with sugar soap, fill and sand down any holes in the walls and woodwork and mask off anything that needs masking off.

Make sure you have plenty of tea and bickies to hand and off you go!

Can you tell us about Dulux 2024 Colour of the Year?

Dulux | Sweet Embrace | Pea Shoot | Nordic Hills

Dulux Colour of the Year 2024 is called Sweet Embrace. It’s a very delicate grown-up blush pink that adds a subtle warming effect to a room and works with all other colours, especially cool colours like blues and greens. It’s the visual equivalent of getting a hug from a good friend and it’s both delightful and dependable in any situation.

Which Oak Furnitureland products do you think would work well with Sweet Embrace?

Elba coffee table | Elba side table

It’s hard to choose from so many lovely ranges but if I had to pick, I would say that teamed with the urban cool and stylish Elba range, it would look chic and modern, and with the Durham collection, it would take on a softer and more romantic look.

To discover more decorating tips, visit the Dulux website at dulux.co.uk and follow Dulux on Instagram @duluxuk.

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1. Prioritise comfort

Hove desk | Hove small sideboard | @mrs_roobottom_home

Start with the most important items for any office, anywhere – the desk and chair. Whether you’re working from home full-time or spending just a few hours away from the office a week, it’s vital that your home office furniture keeps you comfortable and cosy. Unsuitable seating can lead to awkward posture, slouching or perhaps the worst of all, procrastination, which has long-term effects on your work as well as short-term discomfort.

How do I make my home office cosy?

Look for a chair which is fully adjustable when it comes to incline, armrests and height. Make sure it fits neatly under your desk, which should be wide enough for everything you need to work properly, whether that’s a laptop and notes, files and textbooks, or artistic tools like canvas, paint, and charcoal. Then add personal touches with home office decor such as potted plants or framed photos to make it feel like home.

2. Increase focus and productivity

Grove desk | Grove bookcase

Make your WFH set-up work for you by creating somewhere you can focus and be productive. The best way to make a productive workspace is to choose a designated room or if you don’t have a dedicated home office then transform rooms into multipurpose spaces.

How to create a productive workspace

Ensure your chosen space is free from noise and distractions at the times you’ll need to use it. It will be difficult to maintain focus in your living room at the same time as someone else watching TV, for example, so it’s worth choosing somewhere that feels private, personal, and works well if you have kids that need a space to do homework. You want to be able to easily separate work life from home life, as this will help you to zone in on your work and feel professional and productive without being interrupted by thoughts of dirty laundry or what to make for dinner.

Home office layout ideas

You should also consider your home office design layout. Is everything you need within your reach? Positioning yourself in a convenient spot will ensure you’re well equipped to get lost in your work without interrupting your train of thought or creative flow. If you need inspiration on how best to layout your office, take a look at this tranquil transformation or take a look at our ideas for a small space.

3. Boost creativity

Islington Desk

Creativity is the root of all innovation, which makes it an essential part of every job under the sun. Make your designated space more creative by investing in home office decor to nurture the perfect working environment.

How can I make my home office more creative?

Embracing colour is a great way to stimulate your mind without compromising focus or organisation. Different colours are known to correspond to different states of mind, and can have a huge effect on your working mindset. Yellow, for example, is great for conjuring positivity and creativity, whereas blues and greens help you lean into a place of calm and focus. Red is the best for overall stimulation and energy, but too much might overwhelm your space and become too distracting. Lots to consider when it comes to home office decorating ideas but the key is picking colours that suit your working style and make you feel comfortable.

Creative home office ideas for small spaces

It’s all about creating an environment that welcomes the good and pushes away anything that might interfere with your workflow. If you’re working with a smaller space, start with small soft furnishings like cushions or pencil pots and build up to mounted prints and colourful feature walls. Add little bits at a time so as not to overwhelm the room and remember, you can always add more!

4. Stay organised and save space

Parquet desk | @elliesdecorandmore

The problem with home working for many of us is the lack of space, which is often made worse by the increase in working clutter like books, papers and stationery. The bad news is that a cluttered workspace is the worst enemy of productivity. The good news, however, is that there’s a very easy fix.

How to create an organised home office

To make your go-to space as organised as possible, you’ll need to invest in smart home office storage solutions. This can be anything from shelving to storage boxes, depending on the room you’ve chosen. If you’re tight on floor space, try a desk with built-in cupboards and drawers, or pick out a bookcase that fits nicely in an alcove or backs perfectly into a corner.

How to make a home office with no space

The most important thing when creating a home office in a small space is that everything has a dedicated place. Not only is this great for keeping your desk looking tidy and your things organised, but it helps you to switch off as soon as the clock hits 5pm, which is a vital part of maintaining a work/life balance while working from home.

5. Encourage mindfulness

Boston desk | Scroll back dining chair

Take care of your mind at the same time as your work with a room that helps you feel connected to yourself, your work and the world around you. Prioritise natural light by ensuring your workspace is near a window. This will help you feel alert and awake, keep your overall mood elevated and positive, as well as being easy on your eyes

You can also conjure a motivated mindset by positioning your desk so that it faces the door of your room. Though this seems like an insignificant detail, doing so can help you feel more in control of your space and of your work, too.

If you use this guide to style your workspace, you can share your newly organised home office with us by dropping us a follow on Instagram and tagging #OakFurnitureland for a chance to be featured on our feed. Happy home working!

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Read on for our top tips on all of the different ways you can create a multipurpose dining room to work around your needs.

How to make a dining room more functional

1. Create a flexible home office

Parquet desk | @elliesdecorandmore

With many of us having to work from home more than we used to, a good home office is becoming more of a necessity. Transforming your dining room into a work area is probably the most obvious choice, particularly if you’re pushed for space or budget as you can just use the dining table as a desk. All you need is a convenient place to store your work equipment and access to a power source.

Alternatively, you can add a desk to your dining room to create different zones for work and pleasure. If you don’t want to see your work during the evening you could get a fold-up desk or a curtain that pulls across to hide the area. Make sure to measure your room first – here’s our handy guide on how to measure your dining room.

2. Get creative with a music room

Another great use for a multipurpose dining room is to combine it with a music room. If you or your kids play instruments, or want to start learning, dining rooms can be a great space for playing and storing your musical equipment. Smaller instruments can be stored in a sideboard or cabinet, or you could even make a fun display and hang them from the wall.

Is it odd to have a piano in the dining room? Not at all, in fact it’s actually traditional. Before smart phones and TV, playing live music after dinner was a popular way to entertain guests. Fitting a small upright piano in the corner of your dining room makes it multipurpose without using up too much space, and can add a touch of grandeur to your decor.

To create this multipurpose room, all you need is somewhere to sit while you play and storage space for stands, instruments and sheet music.

3. Become a host with the most with a guest room

Jasmine sofa bed

If you don’t typically use your dining room, why not repurpose it as a guest room? The best way to do this depends on what you’ll use the space for the most.

If you think you’ll use it more as a guest room, then consider having a fold-up dining table, either attached to the wall, or one which you can slide into or behind cupboards. With this option it may be best to use a sofa bench instead of dining chairs, as that could go at the end of your guest bed and still work in a bedroom setting.

If you’d like to keep a dining space as an option for socialising or family events, then consider getting a sofa bed which can fold up as a comfy seating area, and be pulled out when guests are staying. For this you’ll need somewhere to store the bedding, and a side table that could work as a bedside table.

When styling this multipurpose room, use the same colour schemes for both dining and bedding decorations, as this will save yourself a lot of time and money changing out accessories.

4. Level up with a study space

St. Ives extending dining table | @mrs_roobottom_home

An easy and teen-friendly way to multipurpose your dining room is as a study space as this requires very few changes. You just need somewhere to store any placemats or decorations that you would have on the dining table, a close power socket, and some upright and comfortable dining chairs for sitting on while they work.

Hide any ugly textbooks or scrappy notes in a sideboard with closed storage. Again, make sure to think about where your charging cables will cut across, and hide extension leads behind cupboards and seating. An extendable dining table could work best for this, as you could have a small daily study space during the day and a large dining table for entertaining and eating in the evening.

5. Tidy up with storage

Parquet sideboard | @atnumberfourteen_

Worried you might have too many things in your dining room for all of these activities? Storage is your answer. The space around your dining room table gives you loads of room for built-in or freestanding storage. Use cupboards, shelves or sideboards to store any miscellaneous items that you want regular access to. Just make sure to consider whether or not you want your things on show when choosing between open and closed storage options.

If you get a space-saving dining table, like an extendable or fold-up table, you can make even more space for large storage furniture. Get some inspiration for some stylish storage solutions in our handy blog about decluttering.

6. Give yourself a second living room

Morgan sofa | @life_inside_our_home

There is no rule to say that you can’t put a sofa in your dining room. Sofas and lounge chairs can soften your dining room and make it feel more comfortable and relaxing. Adding a sofa is also a great way to fill an awkward or empty space in a long dining room.

It can also make the space multipurpose, as when you’re not using the room for meals you can still relax in it. If you’re short on space, use a padded sofa bench instead of dining chairs. Just make sure you get a sofa that is high enough that you can eat at the table, or consider installing built-in benches with cushions as a more permanent option.

7. Have a living room/dining room/office combo

Feeling ambitious, or short on space? Put three rooms into one with a multipurpose dining room, lounge and home office. This is more simple than it sounds, you just need to think carefully about your layout and use clever furniture. A sofa against the wall can double up as living and dining seating, and an extendable or fold-up dining table and a fold-up desk tick both work and dining options.

This creates a really flexible space, but to keep it cohesive, stick to a shared colour palette throughout and indicate different zones through rugs, furniture, lighting and contrasting textures.

8. Make memories with a playroom

Parquet dining table | @hausfifteen

A dining room can make a great playroom for young kids. Why not use your multifunctional dining table as a space for them to do their colouring in?

To keep their play safe, ensure that your dining table is too high for them to climb on top of, or use a fold-up dining table. Store all of the toys you want for the playroom in closed storage in a sideboard or cabinet. Your dining room wall decor could also double up as playroom art if you can find fun but classy prints that work for both kids and adults.

If you need more space for play, keep a wall clear and temporarily push the dining table against it to make more room, and lay a cosy rug or foam playmat for them to sit on.

9. Relax in your own library

Boston bookcase | @sandpiperbarn

If you’re a bookworm you may have always dreamed of having a library, but where do you find the space? A library is in essence just large bookshelves and a good place to sit, so it’s definitely something you can create in a dining room.

Cover a wall top to bottom with built-in or freestanding bookshelves, and put a comfy reading chair, side table and floor lamp in the corner of your dining room. This is a great solution if you’re looking for small dining room ideas or ways to fill odd nooks, as built-in bookshelves don’t take up too much room but can create a big impact. Plus, it can be great fun to style them with not just books, but vases, house plants, candles and picture frames, which add a homely feel to the space.

10. Combine with your kitchen

Hercules dining table | Scroll Back dining chairs

Combining your kitchen and dining room is a fantastic way to save space while keeping functionality. One way to do this is by installing benches in the corner of a room with comfortable, custom-made cushions, with a dining table next to them.

If you have a breakfast bar but want a larger table for entertaining, you can also use a fold-up dining table on a free wall of the kitchen, and use either a sofa bench, built-in bench or dining chairs for seating.

Hopefully this has inspired you to create your dream multipurpose dining room. If you make any changes to this space we’d love to see them – just tag us Instagram or use the hashtag #OakFurnitureland.

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Setting up your workspace

Burleigh Desk | @thehomeofthebbs

The first hurdle you may need to overcome is how to make office space at home, especially if you’re short on it. Every  should have a surface to work on as working on the sofa or in bed with your laptop is bad for your posture and can lead to long-term issues, so ensure that, wherever you are, you have an office-standard place to work. It’s also important to create distance between your living and working spaces for the benefit of your work-life balance.

Choosing your desk

Islington Desk | Islington Chair

Small spare rooms previously used for storage, empty alcoves or unoccupied corners of bedrooms and living rooms can prove to be full of potential as small home offices. These new layouts should take into consideration desk size as a priority. Slight spaces would benefit from home office desk ideas that are slim and nimble, such as designs like the Islington desk. If you have the luxury of a bit more room to play with, you may want to consider desks with home office storage, like those from our Romsey, Parquet or Boston collections.

However, every home is different. Our dressing tables are actually shorter in width than our desks as they come with one drawer column instead of two. Many of our customers have been able to repurpose these sturdy yet compact pieces as functional desks for smaller spaces.

Selecting your desk chair

Grove desk | Grove tall bookcase | Scroll back chair in granite check 

No matter the size of your home office, you will also need a chair that prioritises comfort but doesn’t compromise on style. If you want something high-backed for comprehensive lumbar support, our Scroll back chair, available in a variety of leather and fabric upholsteries, goes with just about every desk we offer.

Home office decor

Hove desk | Hove tall bookcase | @viewof22

In small spaces, it’s important to keep your home office design to a more minimalist aesthetic, else it will look and feel crowded, thus increasing your stress levels. Keep paint light and bright to aid that spacious feeling, think clean whites, beachy blues or soft pinks. These calming colours will also create a creative office space that promotes mindfulness.

Other small home office decor ideas include a singular statement accessory like a large clock, houseplants that sit on your windowsill or frame your desk, be it hanging from the ceiling/wall or blossoming beside you on the floor, and a desk light that proves both functional and stylish.

Many people feel negative mental effects from the long, cold winter nights and, especially if you’ve built your office space in a dark corner of your home, you may also benefit from a SAD lamp.

Designed for those who suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), these lamps replicate natural light to help improve your mood. They will also be useful for those who are not able to make any use of the daylight hours while working from home, something you may now miss without commuting.

Want more tips on building an invigorating office space? Read our home office checklist and shop our range of home office furniture. Head to our Instagram to see more inspiration from customers who have created the perfect WFH spaces.

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Mixing the warmth of solid oak tops with a beautifully contrasting painted chalk white bases, Hove has an unfussy presence that will make a great backdrop to family living.

The Hove collection in your living room

The retro-style of this is the perfect partner for the Brighton sofa; it’s fresh with simple curved corners and smooth recessed handles. Conjuring a beach hut palette, our new Brighton and Hove collections collectively blow away the cobwebs with a bright and breezy blend of Seaspray blue, chalk white and sunny-hued solid oak.

The Hove collection in your dining room

Make every mealtime memorable with this stunning Hove dining table, and chairs to suit your home’s style. The chalk white finish highlights modern lines and simple curves, to bring retro-modern style to every room in your home.

Striking in its symmetry, our gorgeous Hove large sideboard has four deep drawers – with dovetail joints – flanked by two shelved cupboards. This is a useful piece of furniture that will be a great backdrop to family life in the dining room, living room, kitchen or hall. The smooth top provides generous additional serving space if you’re entertaining and is great for housing linen, crockery and all your dining essentials.

The Hove collection in your bedroom

Create a calm and tranquil sleeping space with Hove’s bedroom furniture. Feet grow from the frame, raising the Hove chest of drawers from the floor, creating an overwhelming sense of space and freedom. It will brighten up any bedroom, both in its looks, and by providing great storage to keep everything tidy.

This two-tone wardrobe with a solid oak top, coordinates with everything, providing ample hanging space as well as deep drawers for folded clothes or accessories.

The Hove collection in your office

A pleasing working environment is bound to work wonders for your productivity, and the best place to start is with the Hove computer desk and matching stool. With a small central draw to hide away your mouse, keyboard and pens when you’re not set to work, alongside the six spacious drawers gives you plenty of storage space to hide away clutter.  

Discover the complete Hove collection online now.

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