5 home office setups for less than $800

14 May

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Having a personalised home office space can really boost your productivity and help you tick all the boxes on your to-do list in no time. Whether you are working from home for a corporate job, running a side-hustle, or simply need a place to focus, having a dedicated office space can make a big difference. Increase in concentration, productivity, inspiration, sense of well-being and relaxation, the positive aspects of creating a custom work space at home are numerous.

When I first started working on Suite.Minded, I was working from my bed or couch, sitting in quite uncomfortable positions. It was not the ideal environment to build and develop a business. Then, a few months ago, I decided to create a dedicated space in my living room so I can separate work and personal life. And it made a massive difference in the way I work and in my productivity. I live in a small one-bedroom apartment and all I did was invest in a small computer desk, an office chair and table lamp for less than $200. I added some photos of friends and family on my wall for a more personalised space and I love it.

Creating a home office space that represents you and your personality doesn’t have to be expensive. All you really need is a desk, a chair, and a bookcase or display unit for storage if needed. Surround yourself with photos, pieces of art or any item that means something to you to bring a sense of comfort, calm and relaxation.

To give you some inspiration, I have created 5 home office ideas all under $800. Click on the images or links to have direct access to vendors’ websites.

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1/ Coastal home office

This coastal home office setup is simple yet functional and uses a lot of natural materials and fabrics. The desk, shelving unit and table lamp are in bamboo, the armchair is in rattan, and the plant pot is in seagrass. The pale blue woven rug adds to the overall beachy feeling and brings warmth. This coastal design can be recreated for $756.

Read this blog post for tips on how to create a coastal interior on a budget.

bamboo and white shelving unit — Shelving unit - Ikea - $169

white and rattan chair — Rattan chair - Ikea - $149

woven jet rug — Woven rug - Target - $69

bamboo table lamp — Bamboo lamp - Ikea - $35

natural cotton basket — Cotton basket - Temple and Webster - $24.95

seagrass plant pot — Seagrass plant pot - Ikea - $25

2/ Scandinavian home office

scandinavian home office mood board by suite minded

This Scandinavian home office respects the main features of Scandinavian interior design style as it is minimalist, functional and in a simple colour palette. The white cladding on the wall brings a touch of warmth but also contributes to the brightness of the design. If you don’t have a lot of natural light in your room, I recommend adding a floor lamp or table lamp. Comfort, cosiness and warmth are brought by the textured rug and the faux-fur cushion. Don’t hesitate to add pops of colour with home décor pieces, art, or a throw blanket like in this design. Get this setup at home for under $700.

white stained oak desk — Oak desk - Ikea - $199

white and wood bookcase — Bookcase - Fantastic Furniture - $169

white and brass table desk lamp — White table lamp - Ikea - $49

diamond tufted rug beige and cream — Tufted rug - Target - $49

beige swivel chair — Swivel chair - Ikea - $99

wooden wall hook — Wall hook - Freedom - $34.95

barn and grass print wall art home decor — Wall art - The Print Emporium - $79

faux fur cream cushion — Faux fur cushion - Target - $20

3/ Contemporary home office

contemporary home office mood board by suite minded

This contemporary home office is in black with brass and pink accents. The black and rattan desk is a beautiful piece of furniture and is the focal point of this design. The rug brings a touch of colour with some dusty blue, pink and cream. The overall design is cohesive and balanced, all for under $800.

haywood black and rattan desk — Haywood desk - Fantastic Furniture - $199

a4 black frame — Black frame - Ikea - $3.50

brass table lamp — Brass table lamp - Ikea - $49

yasmine modern rug pink blue and cream — Yasmine rug - Zanui - $189.95

halo lounge chair dusty pink and brass accents — Halo armchair - Target - $139

4/ Modern home office

modern home office moodboard by suite minded

This home office setup is in a modern style. My favourite part is the black desk with subtle brass accents that are also present in the white swivel chair and desk lamp. The glass shelving unit adds storage space. This design costs less than $700, not including the small décor accessories.

modern black and brass accents desk — Black desk - My Deal - $169

cream swivel office chair — Cream swivel chair - Target - $139

black and glass shelving unit — Black and glass shelves - Ikea - $198

Bohemia fade abstract rug white and black — Modern rug - Zanui - $194.95

minimalist art woman figure — Minimalist art - Boho Art Styling - $45

wood and brass table lamp — Table lamp - Target - $39

5/ Industrial home office

This rather simple industrial design is in a black and brown colour scheme. The main focal point is clearly this beautiful faux cowhide rug with black, brown and silver accents. The faux brown leather desk chair adds to the overall industrial feel, along with the glass and metal shelving unit. You can recreate this setup at home for about $650, without the small décor items.