Elmer Jacobi
If you need to create a work-from-home set-up quickly, IKEA office ideas are brilliant for fast, budget-friendly spaces that you'll actually want to work in. With remote working the new norm, many of us are having to adapt our living quarters not just for rest and relaxation, but to allow for productivity to flourish. The beauty of working from home is you don't have to bring the office's cold, clinical feeling desks, wheeled chairs and bulky filing cabinets back into your space with you. You can create a workstation that inspires creativity without having to sacrifice on your current interior style by blending office furniture beautifully into your home. The endless list of clever IKEA hacks makes it easy to organize and tailor your work zone perfectly to your needs, so the only thing you need to focus on is the task at hand. From customizable desk systems to sit and stand support stools, we've tapped into the minds of interior design experts at IKEA for ten of their top office ideas.
'The letter tray uses the height to save space on your desk and the pull-out compartments offer easy access,' says Grant Robertson, interior design leader at IKEA UK and Ireland. The PLATSA (opens in new tab) storage system uses both vertical and horizontal wall space to create the perfect desk-sized nook for your workstation.
The cupboard doors provide subtle and discreet space to store anything you need, while still maintaining a sleek and clutter-free office environment perfect for productivity. IKEA's simple LENNART (opens in new tab) drawer unit keeps everything tucked away and can be placed conveniently underneath your desk. If you're looking for something affordable to fit in with your current décor, IKEA interior design leader Grant recommends the MICKE (opens in new tab) desk. Desks are available in a variety of designs, including wood tones, and different colored tabletops such as sage green and navy blue.
The KALLAX (opens in new tab) shelves act as a greater divider to create both office and living zones in one space, providing convenient storage at the same time. 'Use INLÄGG fittings to attach a tabletop and legs to a KALLAX shelving unit to create a workspace with lots of storage that coordinates with your living space.' 'SKÅDIS pegboards are great for small homes, making the most of the walls and not taking up floor space,' says interior design leader at IKEA, Grant Robertson.
To keep your desktop clutter-free while still having any papers or stationery you may need at your fingertips with the range of accessories that the SKÅDIS system offers, including hooks, containers, shelves and clips. There are lots of functional IKEA shelving ideas that work to make the most of any space around your home, and the office is no exception. IKEA's LACK floating shelves are a sleek addition to any workspace, particularly simple desks that offer no built-in storage.
Try decorating the shelves with plants, pictures and ornaments to make a more fun and inviting workspace that won't clutter up your actual desktop, or use them to hold stationary or books. IKEA design leader Grant says: 'The ÖVNING desk divider with compartments is a great organizer that can turn any area in the home into a productive workspace, creating privacy and keeping things close at hand. If you're looking for a home office space that gets your creative juices flowing, then hang your inspiration up around your with the VISBACK (opens in new tab)poster hangers.
Made from bamboo, the simple and affordable alternative to a frame is perfect for prints of any size, creating a distinctive look for your space that you'd want to work in.
With a rim around the top of cabinet to keep your items from falling off as you move it along, it's the perfect design for an adaptable work-from-home space. When you're not moving it around your office, the unit can be easily slid under any desk space to keep your home spacious and clutter-free.
If you're staying put at your desk, then the IDASEN can still come in handy as the perfect IKEA coffee table hack to keep your computer set-up clear and free from potential spillage disasters. 'From folders and notepads to water and coffee, it provides a practical extension of your desk,' says Grant Robertson, interior design leader at IKEA.
If you're wanting a higher-end look, the TROLLBERGET (opens in new tab) option is upholstered in leather and available in both beige and black to give your office that sleek and sophisticated feel.
