Small bedroom office combo ideas can be beautiful if you follow this expert advice for getting the most out of your existing space
If you’re looking to create a dedicated office or study area in a tiny space or small home, then you may be considering a small bedroom office combo. The key to good and efficient small bedroom office combo ideas is balancing practicality with style, so as not to encroach on your sleep space.
However, for those that don’t have the space for a dedicated room there are many ways to incorporate a workspace into your existing bedroom office. To help get you started on your bedroom remodel we’ve rounded up a host of practical and beautiful home office ideas along with some tips from the experts on how to beautifully blend these two spaces.
Small bedroom office combo ideas
With more and more people working from home in a post-pandemic world, having a dedicated room for a small bedroom with an office is becoming increasingly important as a way to separate to maintain a stable work-life balance.
With practical home office storage solutions, curated home office paint colors and enviable interior design schemes, these small bedroom office combos are bound to inspire your home office setup.
1. Increase flow with a coherent color scheme
‘With many of us spending more time than ever at home, our interiors have had to adapt to incorporate new and often multiple uses, home office areas are being incorporated into bedrooms, living rooms, on landings and in alcoves. Decorating is a fantastic way of zoning an office space or seamlessly incorporating one into your design scheme.
‘For an small bedroom office combo that blends your home office desk area into an existing design scheme, consider a tonal color palette, choosing a color from your existing scheme for your desk or chair to create a seamless and harmonious feel,’ says Ruth Mottershead, creative director at Little Greene.
2. Forgo a traditional desk for a wall-hung version
‘Making a small bedroom office combo work beautifully and efficiently takes a few interior design tricks,’ says Jennifer Ebert, digital editor, Homes & Gardens. ‘If possible, keep the floor clear with a wall-mounted desk. Here, this space-saving design from Ligne Roset can be flipped closed at the end of the day – and there’s even a dedicated space for notebooks and a tablet to be kept within the unit.’
3. Define your home office with a patterned rug
‘We placed this compact Sebastian Cox desk directly in front of the window to allow as much natural light as possible, as well as a beautiful viewpoint, to the desk area which is hugely important when considering the layout of a small bedroom office combo,’ says Clara Ewart, head of design at Kitesgrove. ‘The rug, sitting beneath the desk and desk chair, helps to define the area within the room as well as adding a touch of luxury underfoot.’
4. Allow the light in, but with privacy
‘Finding the right spot for your home office is key to productivity,’ says Joanna Baumard, co-founder of Purlfrost. ‘You don’t necessarily need ample amount of space, but you do need natural light and a space that feels clear of clutter. If you haven’t got the luxury of a separate room, the bedroom can often be the next best spot.’
‘Find an area close to the window, to allow as much natural light into the room. If you’re overlooked by nosey neighbours or perhaps haven’t the best view, window films are a great addition to the window. Available in a whole host of designs; keep it simple with a frosted delicate design or opt for a colorful and bold design for added impact.’
5. Utilize your corners
‘In most rooms there can be ‘dead’ space – more often than not, in corners,’ says Lucy Searle, global editor in chief, Homes & Gardens. ‘This is where you can place your desk, it doesn’t need to sit neatly in there, we like the idea of it being angled as shown here. Make sure you choose a desk and chair that fits the rest of your bedroom scheme for cohesion.’
