Since many companies now have shifted to a hybrid or completely remote work environment, it’s time to start brainstorming how you can create a permanent office within your home.

If you have an extra bedroom or nook in your current bedroom, you’re in luck. We have plenty of tips and tricks for ways you can maximize your work-from-home space in your bedroom.

A few renovation ideas for turning a bedroom or part of a bedroom into an office

Before embarking on your renovation journey, make sure you understand your condo’s renovation rules first. There may be rules and regulations as to any walls or other structures that you’re able to alter.

One of the easiest ways to create an office in your home is to turn an empty bedroom into your new office. Here are a few renovation ideas for turning your spare bedroom into an office:

• If the room needs new flooring, consider adding wood, vinyl, or laminate floors. This makes it easier for your office chair to move around instead of being stuck on the carpet.
• In addition to swapping out your floors, you could also invest in some good lighting. Since the majority of your day is spent working, it’s important to have good lighting throughout the space. If you have plenty of natural light this task will be much easier, but if you don’t have that luxury consider adding recessed lighting, a statement chandelier, or even a lamp or two.
• Another way to breathe life into your new spare-bedroom-turned-office is to paint the walls. Since your home office should be a place of productivity, there are certain colors you should lean towards when choosing what to cover the walls with. According to My Domaine, Sherwin-Williams Iron Ore, Benjamin Moore Vanilla Milkshake, or Farrow & Ball Treron are just a few great neutrals when looking to paint your office. 

If you’re working with limited space and need to create your work-from-home spot in your current bedroom, here are a few ideas for you:

• Have an extra closet that you don’t use? Consider knocking out the shelves and adding a desk. You could also take off the closet doors to create a built-in look or keep them on to hide your excess paperwork and clutter.
• If you have an odd nook or bay window, you could also create a custom-sized desk to fit the space and finally make use of that awkward area.
• Another bedroom office renovation idea is utilizing built-ins. Create a seamless look by having one wall of a custom built-in desk, wardrobe, makeup vanity, and/or bookcase, etc.

If you’ve tested out some of these renovation ideas already and are still finding yourself needing a little more space, you may need a larger condo!

The Luxury Living team is here to help you find a new home that suits your needs, whether you need a little extra space for your home office or are just looking for something different. We are here to discuss your current needs and to help answer any questions you may have about the home buying process. Connect with us today to get started.

Ready to renovate another area of your home? Check out our blog post using the link below about renovation ideas for your entire home.