Now more than ever, more and more of us are working from home. Working where you live has its perks, but one possible consequence is the blurring of boundaries between work and relaxation. By making your home office its own unique space, you can carve out an area of your abode where true productivity can happen, leaving areas such as your sofa for the enjoyment of down time.
Even if your home office is nothing more than a desk in the corner of the living room, there are things you can do to make it a motivating, comforting workspace. Today we’re rounding up a collection of stunning home offices, providing plenty of design inspiration as you create a productive nook of your own. [home office below by A Beautiful Mess…details later in the post]
Survey Your Space
As you start imagining how your home office will come together, take a look around you. Are there special features that make this room or area unique" For example, the wainscoting on the walls below made them ideal for a refresh. Painting the entirety of the walls (paneling and all) Moon Glass by Behr created an upscale look for this home office makeover from Sugar & Cloth:

If you’re lucky enough to have a feature such as bookcases, consider painting them to create a designer look. The bookcases below were painted a dark color, adding instant elegance and sophistication. Note how the decor on each shelf truly pops against the rich-hued paint. See more of this home office makeover...