Having a home office setup has become the norm but finding the right balance between functionality and aesthetics can be a challenge. That’s why we’ve put together a list of 40 home office setup ideas that demonstrate great storage, style, lighting, and ergonomic seating. From desks and creative shelving ideas to wall organizers, lamps, and computer stands, these ideas will help you create a workspace that is both practical and visually appealing. Whether you’re a busy creative or a spreadsheet wizard, these concepts can be customized to fit your specific needs. So, let’s get to work and find the perfect home office setup for you.
Visualizer:Xiao Xiao Vision
A crash of color should get the creative juices flowing first thing in the morning till late into the night. Try color-blocking a wall-mounted bookcase with a Mondrian-inspired palette of red, yellow, blue, and black. This tension shelving unit takes on a sculptural appeal under a striking paint job too.
Designer:Ogeh Ibiza Remi-John
Illuminate your home office setup with a Nanoleaf Elements wall light kit. These modular, hexagonal lights have a cool wood effect and can be controlled with Alexa Google Assistant and Apple Homekit.
Designer:Andres Vidoza
When your setup is heavy on equipment, blend the elements into a dark background and create dimension with mood lighting.
Designer:Kong Lor
Team an ergonomic computer chair with a footrest to ensure that you’re always seated in the optimum position for spine support. Keep equipment close to hand to avoid twisting. This handy headphone hook keeps the workspace clear and organized.
Designer:Denton Reneau
Increase your desk space with a computer stand, which makes space for smaller items underneath. It also raises your computer screen to a more comfortable viewing height.
Designer:Andre Watts
Organize your earphones, games controllers and other cumbersome kit on a pegboard wall to leave room for multiple computer monitors.
Designer:Matthew Encina
This double workspace setup reduces stress levels with a family of indoor plants . Floating wall shelves display the greenery at different levels and provide extra storage space for books and office supplies.
Designer:Jorge Powell
A desk mat provides soft padding for forearms and wrists to prevent fatigue. A mat also prevents scratches, pen depressions and stains, improves mouse usability and stops keyboard slide. Some even have built-in wireless chargers to streamline your day.
Designer:Jaime Marrero
A swivel chair is a must if you have an L-shaped desk setup or a perpendicular desk and storage unit.
Designer:Michael Soledad
Bring a natural element into a high-tech home office with wood etchings and matching wooden wall shelves.
Designer:MIKE | MEKUNO
Swap out simple desk legs for useful drawer units. Deep filing drawers will make keeping track of paperwork a cinch.
Designer:Boris
Maintain the minimalist aesthetic of a modern home office desk by installing slimline desk mounts with internal cable management.
Designer:TEKSETUP ⤫ Tim
Extend wall shelves and pegboard organization around both edges of a corner desk situation to maximize storage potential. Unify the arrangement with hanging plants.
Designer:Özge Karaoğlu
Utilize your laptop as part of your desktop setup. Elevate it with a laptop stand to match the height of your main monitor.
Designer:Valezrina
Take advantage of high ceilings by stretching wall shelves to the max.
Designer:Pancha Aprilianto
A black metal wall organizer makes a bold addition to a clean white and wood-tone home office. Black shelf brackets and desk legs complement the aesthetic.
Designer:Levar Juro
IKEA pegboards offer a cost-effective organizational solution with a multitude of add-on shelves, hooks, brackets, pen pots, magazine holders, and mini drawers.
Designer:brittnaynay3
A U-shaped desk layout makes the ultimate home office setup for a combination of gaming streaming, and projects. Plant an ergonomic swivel chair with wheels at the center of it and you’re good to go.
Designer:Ivan Garcia
Add a message board for inspirational quotes. A little bit of positivity can get you through a tough day.
Designer:Ferik Tantomi
Choose a monitor stand that has integrated drawers to hide away stationery and spare wires.
Designer:Tuan Thanh
Tuck PC towers underneath the desk with brackets or a shelf. This elevated design makes the floor area appear more spacious and makes mopping a breeze.
Designer:Taylor Hoff
It’s cute to have a desk plant but a hanging plant leaves more room for office essentials.
Designer:Dan Phan
Rather than having deep wall shelves encroaching on your head space, opt for narrow picture ledges to hold decor and small pieces of equipment. They’re the perfect depth for cameras and lenses.
Designer:Adéniyi Salami
Install under-desk cable baskets to take away the tangle around your feet. Add under-desk lighting to illuminate your clean new look.
Visualizer:Yara El-Fiki
If you have extra space, furnish a small meeting area for brainstorming sessions and collaboration.
Visualizer:Nada Mustapha
Made-to-measure shelving units construct a high-end, tailored look.
Visualizer:Evgeniy Zhdanov
Break up a busy bookshelf wall with a piece of focal art.
Visualizer:Semih Keler
This quirky art piece sets the tone for the whole room. A home workspace doesn’t have to be devoid of personality.
Visualizer:Xiao Xiao Vision
Splash items of interest all around the room to make your home office a fun place to be.
Designer:David Guerra
Enrich your home office setup with a swathe of wood tone for a cozy cabin feel. This one has a set of retractable doors that adjoin it to the living space when the work day ends.
Visualizer:Mohamed Abd Elnaby
Hang a statement chandelier above your desk to add a flash of grandeur.
Designer:Iglesias-Hamelin Arquitectos
A swing arm wall lamp is easily repositioned to suit the task and keeps the desk open for projects.
Designer:u/StretchyMonad
Split a long desk into a dedicated computer area and a small reading/art area.
Visualizer:Irina K
Utilize narrow wall space around a window for vertical storage.
Designer:Soar
Bring in color-changing lights to change up the mood.
Designer:Christopher Funk
Create a whimsical home office to put your mind into a creative space. This dreamy workspace resides under fluffy clouds and twinkling starlight.
Designer:Matt Gibson Architecture + Design
Even awkwardly shaped spaces lend themselves to great home office setups with a custom-cut desktop.
Visualizer:Tobian Design
Backlit shelves bring in slivers of atmospheric light.
Visualizer:Menaa Hussien
Comfortable chairs transform the look of a formal home office, giving it a homey appeal.
Via:Historias De Casa
Home office pieces don’t have to match. An eclectic collection fashions a relaxed boho vibe. This boho workspace uses slotted shelving systems to accommodate ever-changing displays of different-sized items.
Warm white minimalist homes emphasize simplicity, elegance, and comfort. The minimalist approach means that every piece of furniture, decor, and accessory is carefully selected for its function as well as its form. Decor palettes of warm white, cream, beige, and natural wood tones nurture feelings of calm and security. In this minimalist apartment, visualized by Lyubov Orlova , high-end furniture pieces add an extra slice of style while keeping the tranquil atmosphere intact. Smooth microcement floors achieve a seamless look that reduces visual distractions throughout. Bare, creamy wall stucco is rounded at the corners to build a welcoming, tactile environment that embraces daily life like a gentle hug.
The airy, minimalist living room conjures feelings of peace and serenity. High-end furniture delivers a succinct expression of clean lines in a monochromatic color palette. A large area rug spreads an island of softness across a smooth microcement floor.
Behind the modular, curvy sofa , a set of sliding doors leads into the formal dining room. The floor-to-ceiling translucent doors allow light to be shared between spaces.
The short sofa modules can be reconfigured to suit the occasion. Here, the couch has a double-sided arrangement that serves the dining room as well as the lounge area. Alternatively, sofa sections can be moved into a conversational L-shaped configuration or a cozy chaise lounge formation.
Nesting coffee tables place warm wood tone at the heart of the white minimalist living room. Coffee table books and an incense burner offer functional coffee table centerpieces.
Soft sculpture-like scatter cushions are color-matched to the light beige sofa, where they form spheres and abstract flowers.
A curved chimney breast forms the main focal point of the living room. The concave wall can also be used as a wraparound movie projection screen.
A modern lounge chair is situated close to the fireplace to make a cozy reading area.
Small wall sconces add pools of atmospheric light around the perimeter.
The curved modern fireplace is underlined by a wooden media console unit. Its ledges are utilized for convenient book storage. Deep drawers hide away all manner of items within.
A wood-clad wall in the dining room adds visual warmth and natural texture to the space.
Two minimalist dining room pendant lights are paired above a sharp, wooden dining table.
The dining table centerpiece is refined and unfussy, securing the minimalist aesthetic.
Modern upholstered dining chairs seat up to six diners around the table. With the sliding doors drawn back between the dining room and the main living space, the modern fireplace makes a prevailing focal point.
In the kitchen, full-height units wrap the minimalist space with warm wood tone.
The large kitchen island complements the microcement floor with a gray stone volume. The stone block is merged with a wooden breakfast table to achieve one sleek, minimalist piece.
A long extractor unit extends beyond the cooking island to provide light over the dining table.
A gray backsplash makes a simple and seamless meld with the kitchen countertop.
Cabinet doors are neatly integrated into the kitchen cabinets when food prep and cooking are taking place. Afterward, appliances and food storage are efficiently tucked behind closed doors.
seat two for breakfast, coffee, or an informal snack.
A large window lets in an abundance of natural light.
Wide hallways create an open and unobstructed flow between rooms.
A second lounge area is fashioned at the base of the staircase.
The spiral staircase features solid side railings, which emphasize its stunning, twisting ascent. Treads and risers contrast the cream side railing with a rich, natural wood tone to build added interest.
The spiral staircase design provides the modern minimalist home with a moment of sculptural elegance.
A small floor lamp adds soft mood lighting, which is reflected in a mirrored wall panel at the side of the room. The silvery wall cladding wraps the edge of the wall to achieve a fluid, bespoke finish.
A small side table is just big enough to hold a book within grabbing distance of the couch.
The wooden side table wraps the end of the armless modern sofa design, creating a nested ensemble.
The peaceful reading room is fitted with a row of book storage cabinets, which follow the back of the kitchen run.
Inside the master bedroom, a curved feature wall delicately embraces the headboard. A textured bedroom rug is color-matched with the bare, beige walls.
Beige bedding is free of unnecessary embellishments.
The curved headboard wall is accentuated with recessed lighting around the edges.
Functionality is added to the restful bedroom design with a built-in vanity table and media console unit combo.
Two round mirrors are double-banked above the dressing table to create a brief, decorative aspect.
Round wall sconces add a flash of luxe marble to the simple scheme.
A unique nightstand makes a freeform profile.
Books tuck underneath the wooden TV stand, while a table lamp brightens the top. The perimeter of the bedroom is deeply curved at the corners to fashion a comforting cocoon.
A modern vanity chair perfectly matches the chairs in the formal dining room, which means that it can be quickly utilized if an extra guest comes to dinner.
An edge-to-edge window connects the bedroom to the landscape beyond the glass. Wooden window blinds filter the sunshine on warm days and provide full privacy at night.
Dark isn’t the first theme that comes to mind when designing a kitchen. Stereotypical assumptions are of white and bright kitchens matched by light wood—something like the color of breakfast pancakes. Have you ever thought otherwise? Perhaps something like a modern dark kitchen?
We’ve got a collection of stunning spaces sure to switch up your vision. This black kitchen design inspiration is the sexiest interior design can muster. All divulging in shades of black, navy, or dark brown, they add what white kitchens cannot—a seductive allure that says sleekness and sophistication at the same time. Take a peek at some brilliant interiors on the darker side to see if a modern luxury black kitchen could be for you.
Modern Dark Kitchen Design Ideas to Inspire Your Next Renovation
1. Make it an All Black Kitchen
Visualizer:Design At Sketch
Almost completely covered in black, a few minor elements shine in chrome and wood in this kitchen interior. We love how the textures do the talking, especially through the matte table under black wood-panelled walls. But having an open approach like this means that every one of your accessories on display—including knives, wine glasses, mugs, cutting boards, teapots, cookie jars, etc.—need to be on point.
2. Add Wooden Elements
Visualizer:Bogdan Tovstyy
This black beauty edges towards wooden elements. We see a speckled floor, a white wall, and a central bench. Rounded black lamps hover over the island, providing functionality and style. If you’re wondering how visual intrigue is added to this modern black kitchen… a huge credit goes to the abstract art!
3. Complement the Black Kitchen with Orange
Source:Vancouver House
A bit of curve rounds out the hard edges—adding some much-needed warmth. This wave-design bench leads up to an orange-hued enclave in this black-and-silver interior. The burnt orange sure makes a design statement (apart from the unique central island).
4. Keep Your Dark Modern Kitchen Simple
Visualizer:Panda Fox Studios
A simplistic look makes this black kitchen a winner. We see the basics: a light floor, a black minimalist island, and sleek cabinetry. But the contrast between light and dark keeps the ambiance interesting, while the large window welcomes plenty of natural light.
5. Make it Dark… Or Not?
Visualizer:Who Cares Design
If you’re eyeing a dark kitchen aesthetic but are hesitant to make the change, this is it. Introducing more light, this black kitchen is hardly dark at all. Black benches, cabinetry, fixtures and stools are intersected by large-panel windows, a white shelving stand and light flooring.
6. Make Use of Asymmetry in the Black Modern Kitchen
Visualizer:Visual Method
This modern black kitchen takes another angle on this kaleidoscopic space, breaking all spatial boundaries. Black and glass alternate in this chic kitchen as the interesting ceiling design keeps the space unconventional. We’ve also got to appreciate the cherry blossoms, doubling as decor even within the interior.
7. Factor in Some Warmth
Source:Modulnova
This warmer-looking kitchen makes a move to brown. It strategically achieves the purpose with the use of wood. This not only introduces natural textures but also makes the ambiance inviting. Talk about a modern style that’s equal parts welcoming!
8. Place a White Island in a Black Modern Kitchen
Visualizer:Jean Regauer
An instant way to brighten up a dark kitchen (we mean, get the best of both worlds)? This kitchen space shows us how by using a white island on a black floor. The backsplash further enhances this dark-and-light effect, while the cowhide rug adds just the right amount of coziness.
9. Make Marble Your Best Friend
Architect:Chamberlain Javens Architects
If you’re looking to create a modern luxury black kitchen, you know what you’ve got to do: Go big on marble! This natural stone adds the luxe factor to any space, especially as a large, central island, as seen in the kitchen above. You can also add it through the backsplash.
10. Make it Mysterious
Visualizer:Tomek Michalski
You can double the visual intrigue in your all black kitchen by adding some mystery. In this kitchen, mood-lighting sets the scene in black and grey, while a marbled bench acts as the hero. The back inlet and flooring create contrast and depth. Taken together, these elements make the space an interesting one.
11. Layer Gray and Gold
Visualizer:Mitaka Dimov
Black kitchens are cool, but what if we layer in gray and add accents of gold? This stunning kitchen space uses gray flooring to add diversity to the otherwise black palette. The thick gold panel is one way that makes the space look incredibly high-end.
12. Add French Style to Black Kitchen Design
Visualizer:Aeroslon
Make your kitchen both modern and French with traditional black cabinetry. In this space, standing armoires act as sinks, and all other displayed items remain black. The stark white clock can surely act as the focal point of the space!
13. Consider Soft Elements
Visualizer:Julia Sultanova
Rough, light wood and low-hanging white lights set this kitchen interior a world apart. You can also notice a layer of light gray cabinetry, adding variation to the otherwise dark color palette. These elements factor in softness to the black kitchen design.
14. Let the Accessories Do the Talking
Photographer:Mikko Ryhänen
In this black-and-wood creation, the accessories take center stage in adorning the interior. We love the houseplant, but the crockery deserves a special mention for doubling as decor. The light oakwood backdrop further warms the space up.
15. Consider a Matte All Black Kitchen
Visualizer:HDR Designer
Neat square panels perfectly line up to emphasize the stark black minimalism that is at play here. We love how the cabinetry is matte black with no hardware, adding a sense of simplicity. The herb planters are a healthy green addition to bring the otherwise simple space.
16. Add Some Stencilling to Black Kitchens
Visualizer:Julia Sultanova
Fine lines and stencilling set this monochromatic space apart. Lined by black magnetic lights, black stencils and glossy white facades, it makes its mark on a light wooden floor.
17. Build a Shape Out of Black
Visualizer:Huso
18. Create a Modern Dark Kitchen with Gradients
Visualizer:Mario Nogueira
If you’re wondering how the intrigue in this space is working… It’s the gradients from black, to charcoal, to light grey. White surrounds in the walls and a monochromatic hanging light. This clever design technique makes sure the space is anything but boring, even if it’s using mere neutrals (minus the stunning orange dining chairs, of course).
19. Leverage Black Textures
Visualizer:Nefeli Kallianou
One instant way to add interest to a black kitchen is with textures, as seen in this metallic matte kitchen. This accounts for decorative presence in the light and bright space, providing character to an otherwise simple room.
20. Work on the Functionality of the Modern Dark Kitchen
Visualizer:İbrahim Ethem KISACIK
This dark modern kitchen makes sure it’s as functional as is stylish. The central island is paired with a black dining table, while all necessary appliances are fixed into the cabinetry. We also see pendant lights and lighting under the hood providing just the right illumination.
21. Create a Modern Classic All Black Kitchen
Visualizer:A&L Interior Design
Folks seeking an inviting all black kitchen can look towards this modern classic space. It merges contemporary elements (through sleek black cabinetry) with traditional ones (as seen in the wooden backsplash) to bring together the best of both worlds.
22. Put Essentials on Display in Your Modern Black Kitchen Interior
Visualizer:Polygon
Yet another kitchen that uses black and wooden elements to create a dark-themed interior. What sets this one apart is the hanging pans. They do offer easy access as the residents cook, but they also double as decor! (Note how the pans also use black and wooden elements to stay coherent with the theme).
23. Add the Industrial Style to the All Black Kitchen
Via:Emotion School
Industrial style lovers, rejoice! This is THE inspiration to set up your favorite interior design style, the dark way. This kitchen uses rustic wood and exposed elements for the ceiling to create an industrial black kitchen interior.
24. Make a Statement with Black Chunky Lamps
Via:HomePicture.in
All eyes on the two chunky lamps hanging in this monochromatic setting. They do add focus but also allow the contrasting white inset to shine. Not to forget the central island, providing plenty of storage space.
25. Make Room for Keepsakes
Visualizer:Maxim Goryachev
There’s nothing like personalizing your space to who YOU are. This kitchen serves the purpose by adding keepsakes and heirlooms. Also, black leaves room for details, so it’s one of the best colors to use if you’re hoping to display knick-knacks.
26. Use Black to Add Intimacy
Visualizer:Helen Bank
Who says dark colors make small spaces feel smaller? We only see black adding luxury to this compact space (with some credit to the white flooring adding brightness). This kitchen—with black marble backsplash—speaks opulence, and for all the right reasons!
27. Enhance Black Kitchen Design with Patterns
Visualizer:Ksenia Lenski
This black kitchen interior makes a design statement with the patterned marble island. Its sleek metallic legs lift it off the floor, creating an illusion of space. Simultaneously, the textured inset makes sure visual interest is added.
28. Don’t Forget a Black and White Rug
Visualizer:Nada Aboelrous
If you’re not in for a complete kitchen renovation, simply painting your cabinets black and adding a black-and-white patterned rug will achieve the purpose! We love how this kitchen keeps sets the base with white and tops it with black.
29. Let the Lighting Make a Statement in the All Black Kitchen
Architect:Artpartner Architects
When everything else is understated, letting the lighting create a statement is a good idea. This matte black kitchen interior uses rod lighting to do the talking. It sticks to the all black kitchen color scheme, though!
30. Tone it Down
Visualizer:Valeria Mosolova
This open floor plan uses dark gray throughout, showing us that black can work in more spaces than the kitchen 😉 It sure makes a design statement for those cooking and dining—or lounging!
31. Consider a Black and Wooden Bar
Visualizer:Amir Emami
This is the ultimate modern luxury black kitchen! After all, what’s better than displaying your favorite collection of beer right behind the black kitchen island? The low-hanging pendant lights also add to the black kitchen design.
32. Add the Gothic Vibe
Visualizer:Sebastian Lorio
This dark-gray kitchen is super simple with its sleek, hardware-less cabinetry. Well, except the far left end. Here, we see a statement piece of art and intriguing layered lighting created a focal point.
33. Stick to the Minimalist Style for Black Kitchens
Visualizer:Miguel A. Ramos
This compact kitchen space follows the simple rule: white walls paired with black cabinetry and an island. Even in this nook, the space is able to make a style statement while providing optimal functionality. The window here gives a contrasting element of light to the otherwise dark modern kitchen.
34. Layer Lighting in the All Black Kitchen
Visualizer:Tatiana Durnescu
We see shades of gray and black coming together to bring this modern dark kitchen to life. What we especially love is the multiple types of lighting, all layered together to bring visual interest to the space.
35. Set the Backdrop For Your Living Space
Visualizer:Sasha Zolotukhin
