Home Decorating Space of the Week: This Home Office With Cheery Hues Radiates Happiness Who says a home office has to be boring? By Real Simple Editors Real Simple Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter An article attributed to "Real Simple Editors" indicates a collaborative effort from our in-house team. Sometimes, several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The REAL SIMPLE team strives to make life easier for you. They are experts in their fields who research, test and clearly explain the best recipes, strategies, trends and products. They have worked for some of the most prestigious brands in lifestyle journalism, including Apartment Therapy, Better Homes & Gardens, Food & Wine, the Food Network, Good Housekeeping, InStyle, Martha Stewart Living, O: The Oprah Magazine, Parents, POPSUGAR, Rachel Ray Every Day, and Vogue. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Published on February 2, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: The House That Lars Built When Brittany Watson Jepson was decorating her work space, she knew she wanted it to reflect the clean, colorful aesthetic of her lifestyle blog, The House That Lars Built. She also knew she didn't want to spend a fortune; her family had just moved into their new home in Provo, Utah, and other rooms were hitting her budget hard. Sure enough, the inspiration for the entire office was a $48 Poketo calendar, which she rounded out with other rainbow accents. 6 Smart Ways to Make Your Small Home Office Work for You Be Creative With Art A multicolor calendar that fills an entire wall can function as art, a Zoom background, or wallpaper (though much easier to hang). "I put sticky notes on it instead of writing on it, so I can reuse it year after year," Brittany says. Keep It Simple Brittany went with white walls (we like the shade Pale Bloom by Valspar) because everything else in the room has so much color. Strategize Seating Even though it's her home office, Brittany wanted comfortable seating for visitors. A striped armchair serves as the guest chair at her desk. She can reorient it toward the sofa to create a sitting area when she's off the clock. Get the Look: 01 of 04 A Planner Doubles as Decor Poketo $48, poketo.com Your home office doesn't have to be a humdrum, neutral-colored space. A giant rainbow planner introduces a vibrant focal point, while putting your schedule front and center. 02 of 04 A Rug in Sunset Shades Anthropologie $698, anthropologie.com Not only does this handwoven wool rug feel soft and warm underfoot, but the rosy and golden hues make an office feel surprisingly cozy. 03 of 04 Choose a Striped Seat Amazon $230, amazon.com To balance the vibrant colors in the room, Jepson selected a striped black-and-white upholstered chair. This piece proves neutral colors can still be playful. 04 of 04 A Versatile Sofa Bed Home Depot $570, homedepot.com This stylish sofa is really a futon—perfect for overnight guests or an afternoon power nap. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit