DIY Tips for Perfecting Your Home Office

Creating a welcoming home office pays major dividends toward helping you stay organized while enjoying the time spent on work or other administrative tasks. Whether you simply want to tuck a great desk into an existing space or go all out with a dedicated haven, these ideas will help you bring your vision to life.  

Aptly named ‘pocket offices’ are popping up in homes where space is at a premium. Add a built-in desk by applying your choice of Formica® Laminate to a sheet of medium-density fiberboard (MDF). Install it in a corner, large closet or dormer. Voila! For non-DIYers, you can also purchase a countertop at your local home store and have it cut to fit your space.

If you’ve got space to spare and need a full office setup with ample shelving and storage, the sky’s the limit on your design options. Mix and match complementary Formica® Brand surfaces to create your one-of-a-kind aesthetic with a spacious desktop, shelves and cabinets.

Wellness and the mind-body connection are key to doing your best work. This means enhancing your space with ample light (bonus if it’s from a window), getting the right chair and trying a standing desk. In addition, you can look to the elements of biophilic design – bringing the outdoors inside – for inspiration. These can include plants, water features, and wood and stone surfaces. Biophilic design also brings in the colors of nature, including greens, blues and browns. Even adding just a few natural elements can go a long way.

Just because your office has a serious side doesn’t mean you can’t infuse joy in your design! Add color on a feature wall or desktop with the full array of offerings in the Formica® Brand Laminate collection.

Whether you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and go the DIY route or call your local handyman, these project ideas can help you get your new office space off the rainy-day list and onto today’s agenda. You can put your office in motion by exploring all the colors and patterns available in the latest products for homeowners.    

If you’re ready to move beyond your office into a kitchen, bathroom or laundry room, check out our home design articles for inspiration. You’ll find information on the latest design trends, project ideas and more.