Who says hardworking spaces should be hidden behind closed doors? At the 2019 Idea House, we’ve packed high-functioning spaces with lots of stylish ideas, and they’re meant to be seen

This isn't your typical home office, but it is a typical location where one is a good idea. Rather than having all of the devices scattered about, creating an office nook for all your gadgets and the cords that charge them is a great idea. #homeoffice #homeofficeideas #chargingstation #kitchenoffice #kitchenideas

This small home office was built in 2003 for the Winchester TV show project house. We love the beautiful grain pattern in the tiger maple, the deep storage drawers for hanging files on the bottom, the little cubbies for sorting mail in the middle, and the wavy glass divided lights in the upper cabinet doors. #homeoffice #homeofficeideas #smallhomeofficeideas #smallhomeoffices #homedecor #homedecorideas #homeimprovement

This home workspace is filled with graphic finds: vintage clocks, weathered signs, even a wing chair partially upholstered with a canvas bus roll purchased in the U.K. Hard-wearing furniture—salvaged factory shelves, a hairpin-leg desk—give off an industrial vibe. #industrialdecor #vintagedecor #vintageoffice #homeoffice #homeofficeideas #homeofficedecor #vintageindustrialoffice #vintageindustrialdecor #homedecor

To mix a bit of business with pleasure, a built-in desk serves as an office and homework station. An adjacent armoire holds stereo equipment, its airy upper doors hiding electronics while preventing overheating. Steel mesh is a design element used throughout the house. #homeoffice #homeofficeideas #homeimprovement #beforeandafter #homeremodel #homedecor #homeorganization #studyarea #studynook

In what had been the breakfast room, a new kitchen island functions as a home-office desk for daily use and a cocktail station when company comes over. “The black walnut top feels so warm and inviting, it’s ideal for people to gather around,” says Carl. #homeoffice #homeofficeideas #multipurposerooms #kitchen #kitchendesign #kitchenideas #homeorganization #cocktailstation #entertaining

Use finish details to make a desk look like heirloom furniture. The hutch, constructed of rift-sawn white oak using dowel joinery, was custom-made by Rutt Handcrafted Cabinetry, which also built the kitchen cabinets. It rests on wooden feet rather than a recessed toekick and shows off ornamental beadboard and recessed paneling along its back surface.#kitchenoffice #homeoffice #homeofficeideas #kitchenofficeideas #smallhomeoffice #homeofficecorner #homeorganization #officeinspiration

Clever organization tricks make the most of the space. Placing lesser-used items in the bottom minimizes the need to bend over to root for things. Clear storage bins keep everything in sight and easy to find. #homeoffice #homeofficeideas #smallhomeoffice #homeorganization #kitchenoffice #smallkitchenoffice #tinyhomeoffice #tinyhomeofficeideas

To mix a bit of business with pleasure, a built-in desk serves as an office and homework station. An adjacent armoire holds stereo equipment, its airy upper doors hiding electronics while preventing overheating. Steel mesh is a design element used throughout the house.#homeoffice #homeofficeideas #homeofficedesign #homeimprovement #homedecor #homeworkstation #builtindesk #deskideas #homeupgrades #remodel

A home-office command center that doubles as a craft area fits neatly underneath the staircase. An oak desktop, protected with glass, echoes the dark-stained floors.#homeoffice #homedecor #homeofficedesign #homeofficeideas #homedecor #oakdesk #homeimprovement #remodel #homeremodel

An unused bedroom becomes a stylish, storage-packed work zone with a DIY desk and custom-built shelving #homeoffice #homeofficedesign #homeofficeremodel #diydesk #openshelves #homeofficedecor #homedecor #officedecor #remodel #homeimprovement #homeremodel

A striped accent wall and a one-of-a-kind desk turn a makeshift space into a welcoming home office. #homeoffice #beforeandafter #accentwall #homeofficedecor #homeofficeremodel #homeofficeideas #smallhomeoffice #openshelves #homedecor #homeimprovement #diy #deskideas #homeofficedesign

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