If you’re going to go with a minimalist style in just one area of the home, then choose your home office. A clean and clearly organised workspace is conductive to great concentration and an uninterrupted workflow. Less visual clutter leads to less mental clutter, and you will be able to find your needed files and equipment a whole lot faster too. Take a gander at these minimalist home office ideas that have harnessed simplicity to create productive workspaces completely free from distraction, some with simple Scandi styling and a bunch with home office storage designs to fit spaces of all different shapes and sizes.
A wall mounted desk design leaves the floor free from the clutter of desk legs. Keep computer equipment pared back and the desk lamp streamlined to maintain the clean aesthetic.
This desktop appears to float due to its cantilevered design and its position in front of a window. With the desk design so simple, it has been possible to select a more colourful chair design without overcomplicating the scheme.
A desk bureau has the added benefit of shutting to conceal work equipment when not in use. Desks that close up to look just like a sideboard are a great solution when the home office must reside in a living room or the corner of a bedroom. This one is paired with a Muuto Cover Chair.
Black and wood tone decor makes this home office a stylish spot, and a pleasure to come sit and work at.
A desk and plentiful banks of storage have been built into an alcove to create ample opportunity for storing files and peripherals.
Sliding doors allow contents to be smoothly shut away when shelving units are in line with a worktop. A potted plant brings a little of the outdoors inside.
Green is a colour that is said to make us feel energised and therefore productive,making it a great colour for a place of work. Black swivel chairs bring in the dark hues to the setup.
Minimalist double workspaces can be a challenge - particularly if one home office user is less minimal in their habits than the other! Incorporate plenty of neat storage solutions to encourage better practice.
A chalkboard wall provides a spot to scribble down notes without causing paper mountains all over the place.
Clear perspex makes an ideal minimalist desk chair, as it ghosts out of sight.
Place a modern home office desk in the centre of a large room for a beautifully airy effect. This white and wood desk design works well in an all white room. The Eames shell chair acts as the computer chair here.
Just because an office is minimalist doesn’t mean it has to be boring. Check out these wooden box shelves that reach out from a bank of white units at one side of the room, with the lower volume forming the desk.
Another creative design. A designer table lamp is huddled in a nook created by an irregular line in the units, which is accentuated by a wooden facia. A black modern outdoor chair stands out boldly against light units.
A red pressed metal industrial style chair dominates this white and wood tone office scheme.
Smooth woodtone sets a dreamy scene in this writer's home.
Not all minimalist home offices have to have bespoke desks and built-in shelving. Look for crisp freestanding Scandi style furniture, like these pieces from IKEA, to put together your own simple scheme.
A dedicated home office can be created almost anywhere, even under the stairs. Mid century modern desks provide a cool retro look for a simplified home office, these two have been teamed with Eames Eiffel chairs.
Try adding just one accent colour, like this stylish swivel chair in a white home office to give it a little wow.
We love how this desktop overlaps the storage unit, tying it in with the white shelving up the wall.
Choose desks with wire tidies to tame electrical cables. These desk lamps come right out of the tabletop too.
One desk can do the job of two.
Make your study decor appear more minimal by sticking to black and white office accessories.
Combine pieces of furniture for a streamlined look, like this desk that morphs into a media storage unit at one end.
Catch rubbish in style with a unique trash can.
This gloriously warm wooden wall decor is freshened with a white desk, drawer units and chairs. An open shelving unit visually separates it from the other room without blocking out all of the light.
LED lighting strips highlight niches in wooden wall decor.
Set a desk behind a partially diving wall in an open plan minimalist room to screen the work zone from a relaxation zone.
Even a basic shelf can be utilised as a mini desk. Dress it with a statement chair and a desk lamp to complete the effect.
This Scandinavian workspace uses plants to freshen and soften a plain space.
Metallic accents can add a hint of lux to the space. Check out our copper table lamp post for some beautiful pieces.
A towering plant stand brings greenery to the side of this desk.
Mezzanine levels can provide quiet office space in the treetops.
Stretch a worktop across a window sill.
Whilst white is the minimalist palette of choice, colour is not against the rules.
An L-shaped desk puts everything close to hand.
A Herman Miller Mirra 2 task chair provides comfort when working for long hours.
This Herman Miller Embody chair is seated at the ingenious Herman Miller Renew sit-to-stand desk, which encourages its user to change their posture throughout the day.
