Like millions of families, for the past few month my husband and I have been working from home and our kids “distance-learning.” He and I, in general, don’t work well together (he’s on conference calls all day; I prefer to do my work while half-tuning in to the Brian Lehrer Show), nor do our sons (let’s just say one likes to hum and the other really, really doesn’t), so we’ve all retreated to separate corners of our house.
My husband snagged the study as his remote office. Our 14-year-old son has taken over the den. Our 9-year-old has chosen his bedroom—which means for a large chunk of the day, unfortunately, that’s where I am, too, trying to get actual work done while overseeing his online learning. In fact, I am writing this while sitting on his twin-sized bed, with his Star Wars comforter over my legs and his Batman Ugly Doll staring at me.
I miss my own work space. Which is why I found myself digging through our archives to find inspiring home offices. Below, our non-scientific assessment of what you need to create the perfect work-from-home setup, as illustrated by 19 home offices we love.
Abundant Natural Light


A Place for Everything


Mood Boards


Good Task Lighting


Art that Inspires


Books, the More the Better


Something Old


Natural Beauty


Lounging Furniture


A Supportive Coworker

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