01. The Office With Sleeper Sofa

JESSICA ECCLESTON

This layout is perfect for those who have only one room to spare and don’t want to sacrifice a guest space for a home office. “Having an office that doubles as a guest bedroom if necessary is a great option for those who have limited space,” says interior designer Amy Leferink. If you have room, consider putting the desk on the opposite wall to the sleeper sofa to create two dedicated spaces.

02. The Office With Bookcase 

INTERIOR IMPRESSIONS

“Uplevel your home office into a home library,” Leferink. “By adding a bookcase or shelving you can tactfully store books and magazines while also turning your office into a reading sanctuary.” In this space, the desk can either sit against a wall or float in the middle of the room to create a more elegant look and feel.

03. The Office for Two Work-From-Home Adults

COZY HAPPY HOME

If you are sharing a work-from-home space with your significant other, make sure you both have dedicated workspaces. Either set up two desks next to each other or create an L-shaped design if you have enough room. The best desks in this space are streamlined and modern. Anything too bulky could overpower the room.

04. The Office With a Kids Play Area

KEEPING HOUSE

Being a working parent can be difficult, especially when you both work and learn from home. In this layout, there’s room for both an office desk as well as a small table so you can keep an eye on your kids while you’re hard at work. The desk here is opposite the kids’ play and learning area. This allows for enough separation to get work done while still keeping an eye on the kiddos.

05. The Office For Kids

KIRA TURNER

Perhaps you’re not working from home, but your kids are learning from home. In this case, consider a learning space that features both a desk area for homework and virtual learning as well as a table for arts and crafts. Consider a layout that works best for what your kids need each day.