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replace nightstand
Avery Nicole Photos
Make your space multifunctional by replacing your nightstand with a vintage-inspired desk. Add bedside lamps and a minimalist chair with designer Sarah Stacey's advice.
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push the desk into a corner
amy bertram
Instead of making your desk the center of attention, hide it in an alcove. Here, designer Kate Lester chose a natural wood desk with open shelves. Before placing it on your home office desk, remember to measure it carefully so it doesn't protrude too much.
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Create a built-in
Ricky Snyder
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Make the most of natural light
sarah winchester
Place your desk in front of a wall of windows, as designer Nicole Hirsch does here. Work while feeling the warmth of the sun and looking at the scenery outside.
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Please tilt your desk
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warm forest layer
christopher stark
Writing desks are a great way to bring natural wood elements into your bedroom, especially if you have an upholstered bed frame. To complement the lush forest mural, Banner Day Interiors kept it simple with a dark wood desk and light gray office chair.
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Utilize a small alcove
Tessa Neustadt
No matter the size, even awkward alcoves can be transformed into miniature home offices. Take it a step further and add wall art by wallpapering or painting the space.
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Can be used for multiple purposes on a secretary desk
Photography by Gieves Anderson. Design: JAM
If you only work at your desk part of the time, find options that allow you to do double duty. When the top is folded down, this secretary desk blends perfectly into your bedroom decor and looks like a dresser. It also has a drawer for storage.
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Don't skimp on style
Maria Kornieva // Getty Images
The desk should not destroy the aesthetic design. This boho bedroom features a raw wood desk and bamboo desk chair that blends well with the rest of the space. A large round mirrored overtop completes the look.
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facing the window
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remodel the closet
sarah ligoria trump
A shallow desk, floating shelves, and rolling desk chair make this closet a practical closet. We love how designer Emily Henderson draws unique designs inside to make small spaces stand out.
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place the desk near the door
lauren taylor
If you have space, set up a desk opposite your bed. This is a great way to create a little break between relaxation and work. For a sophisticated style, LH Designs recesses the desk into the wall and stacks shelves above it.
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Define spaces using patterns
Phil Crozier/Design: Lina Sotropa of House Design Group
No matter how small your bedroom is, establish zones for sleeping, reading, working, etc. A striking wallpaper, paint color, or decorative accent can make even a small space feel like a dedicated home office.
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Stick to warm neutrals
sam frost
Designer Lindy Galloway has created a timeless, neutral and chic workstation. A wooden desktop under an elegant arch provides space for your essentials, and a slim chair easily stows beneath the desk when not in use.
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Decorate with Live Edge Desk
geeves anderson
Inspired by this minimalist setup from JAM, it features a live edge desk that adds texture and character to a minimalist space.
SHP Live Edge Desk
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maintain color palette
beth friday
To curate a calming bedroom design, K Interiors incorporates natural wood, off-white hues, and a touch of pink. Find headboards, nightstand tables, desks, and floating shelves in similar wood tones that follow your theme.
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Let's go dark and moody
Avery Nicole Photos
Turn an antique desk into a design statement, as designer Sarah Stacey pairs her black style with a four-poster bed and moody wallpaper.
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Introducing curves
Rachel McGinn
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Look for furniture that serves double duty.
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This is proof that the bedroom office does not have to be a permanent fixture in the layout. This secretary desk features a foldable desktop that can be quickly hidden away after work.
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Try a space-saving solution
amy bartram photography
As well as installing a marble worktop, designer Kate Lester also created three drawers (perfect for storing office essentials) and an overhead cabinet (perfect for files, notebooks and a small bin).
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Alyssa Gautieri (girlfriend) is Good Housekeeping's deputy lifestyle editor, covering all aspects of home and interior design. She joined GH in 2022 before joining BrylaneHome and VIGO Industries, in addition to creating product copy for her brands such as ELLE Decor, Chairish, BobVila.com, Unique Homes Magazine, LODGING He has contributed to publications such as Magazine.
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