Ready to upgrade your work from home space with some budget-friendly finds? I’m sharing affordable home office décor from earthy elements and minimalist vibes to bright and bold statement pieces – something for every style!
^^ one of my many versions of our home office ^^
I’ve always loved office supplies.
My parents used to take my sister and me to the Duke University Bookstore as kids, and I remember pursuing the binders and sticky notes and 50 shades of highlighters with stars in my eyes. My favorite section was the rows and rows of super cool pens! I still love a good pen! They had a little tester pad where you could try the pens out. I used to write “Katherine” all over the pad searching for the perfect pen point.
Our Home “Office” Is Currently A Nook
I have never had one of those perfect offices, and I don’t know if I ever will. Right now our office is in the corner of our basement family room. It has nice natural light by a pretty window, and I love our Whitney Corner Desk, but it’s not one of those Pinterest-worthy styled work spaces.
Affordable Home Office Décor
Really, I have a stapler from college and mason jars my grandmother gave to me that I use to hold pens and scissors. My office is tidy, comfortable, and functional, but I still lust over the gorgeous office spaces that span the endless pages of Pinterest.
But I am a firm believer that a few décor tweaks and bring a space to life, so I’m dreaming of making our nook a bit prettier. (If only Thomas would give up the ugly black TV monitor he uses in the mornings!)
Today I’m sharing some more affordable home office items, from classic white writing desks and blue velvet chairs to $10 mini lamps and cheerful wall décor.
For the Plant-Based Office (hah!)
Do you enjoy a natural, slightly earthy look with calming vibes?
- Natural Wood Campaign Desk
- Framed Cactus Wall Print
- 8″ Faux Variegated Hoya Leaf Hanging Plant
- Natural Aspen Area Rug
- Natural Open Weave Bamboo Table Lamp Base
For the Minimalist Office
Do yo love a clean, minimalist look with a classy feel?
- Campaign Wood Writing Desk with Drawers
- Wood Grain & Metal Wall Clock
- Gold Wire File Holder
- Gold Wire Photo Clip Wall Frame
- Be You Framed Canvas
- Metal Stick Lamp Mini Lamp
- Trash Bin
For the Bold & Bright Office
Do you love bright and bold colors that add a bit of FUN to your workspace?
- Abstract Framed Printed Glass Art
- Velvet Office Chair
- Joyous Chromatic Area Rug
- Wood Writing Desk with Storage
- 6-Drawer Filing Cabinet
- Blue Touch Table Lamp
Which office is your favorite?? I’m totally the plant-based style at heart, but the colorful office is calling out to me the most here!
Nancy says
I love the rug and framed art in the Bold and Bright office! My “office” is just a folding table in the living room. I’m lucky enough to have been able to borrow a varidesk lifting desktop from work before we all started to work from home last year, so I have the option to sit or stand throughout the day. It’s a little rickety on top of the folding table, but it gets the job done!
Kath Younger says
Like my DIY treadmill “desk”. Work at your own risk 😆
Terry says
This is very timely as my office in a closet needs an update! I think most of us don’t have pinterest worthy offices, but most of real life isn’t! Thank you for the great suggestions
BARBARA LOTT says
Bold and Bright. My workspace is usually filled with white paper and black printing, with a manila folder for a splash of color. So, Bold and Bright all the way. Confession time: (1) I loved school supplies when I was a kid. And, (2) I have a favorite pen that I buy by the box and hang on to each one until they run out of ink. Your great decorating eye shines thru again.
Kath Younger says
I still love school supplies! I wish my kids did 😆
Jenn says
I like the clean look of the laptop open on the desk but the ergonomics don’t work for someone who spends all day at a desk. Need dual monitors, separate keyboard and mouse, etc. to be functional and not hurt yourself.