7 Home Office Decor Ideas for Small Business Owners

Create a productive space

Running a small business isn’t easy. Doing it from your home adds an additional challenge. If your company employs a remote or hybrid model, it’s going to take even more effort to make your team feel engaged and inspired. In order to set them—and yourself—up for success, you need a home office space that fosters productivity and minimizes distractions.

Let these ideas guide you as you turn that spare bedroom or unused nook into a productive workspace.  

7 ways to level up your home office decor

1. Maximize space efficiency

Before your home office becomes a functional space, you first need to streamline and organize. Do your best to get rid of unnecessary items, as clutter can be a distraction that makes the room feel smaller. Once you’ve done that, take stock of your space and create a floor plan that dictates where the biggest pieces of furniture, like your desk and chair, will go.

This is also the time to think about your storage needs. File cabinets and shelving go a long way toward keeping your office organized, so be sure to account for the space they’ll occupy. If you’re low on square footage, look for furniture that does double duty, like desks with copious drawer space or combination bookshelf/cabinets.

2. Don’t neglect your own comfort

If you’re going to spend a full work day in one room, that room should be comfortable. Make sure you’re using an ergonomic desk chair that supports your back. Look for features like adjustable height and movable arms to ensure you get the chair that best suits your body—and don’t forget lumbar support.

While your desk chair might be the key to a comfortable work day, there are other steps you can take to make your workspace even more pleasant. Whether you’re using a laptop, single monitor or multiple monitors, make sure they’re arranged in a way that doesn’t cause neck pain. If you spend most of the time at your desk typing, keyboard wrist rests and ergonomic mouse pads can help ease that tension. 

3. Utilize natural light (or make your own)

Lighting is an important factor in productivity. Poor lighting in the workplace can cause eye strain, fatigue, headaches and a number of other conditions that make it more difficult to get your job done. Ideally, you should maximize the natural light in your office by ensuring that your furniture doesn’t block the windows. 

If your office doesn’t have the benefit of natural lighting, look for solutions that simulate natural sunlight, such as floor lamps with bendable necks. You can also replace your light bulbs with those that follow the dawn-to-dusk cycle. The higher the lumen count, the brighter the light, so keep that in mind during your search for home office decor.

4. Organize your desk

You’ve already organized the major components of your home office, but what about the surface of your desk? Nothing makes you feel frazzled like being surrounded by clutter, so be sure to invest in tools to keep tidy. Some inexpensive desk organizers with space for pens and supplies are a simple way to be more organized, so start there.

If your role requires a lot of paperwork, multi-tiered organizers with sliding trays can keep it all neat and within reach. You can even combine organization and ergonomics by using a monitor stand with storage compartments. 

5. Add low-maintenance greenery

When it comes to home office decor, plants are a breath of fresh air—literally. Adding some green to your workspace can boost your mood and make the room feel more welcoming. Of course, you don’t need to add to your already excessive to-do list, so when it comes to office plants, prioritize those that are low-maintenance.

Popular options include the snake plant, which only needs watering every two to three weeks, and the spider plant, a nontoxic choice for those with children and pets. If you’re looking for more color variety, Chinese evergreens and peace lilies are great alternatives. Check the lighting and water requirements for any plant you choose, as well as its toxicity—some plants can be harmful if your furry friends get a hold of them.

6. Don’t shy away from bold colors

Did you know that certain colors can affect your mood? Research shows that hues like beige, white and gray contribute to feeling depressed. On the other hand, blue is linked with increased productivity and reliability, according to color psychology experts, while yellow stimulates enthusiasm and positivity. In other words, don’t feel like you need to stick with the drab colors currently dominating your office.

Painting or using wallpaper is a great way to infuse your home office with some color, but that may not be an option for everyone. If you can’t change the walls, area rugs and artwork are great ways to add splashes of color. Ultimately, your personal tastes carry more weight than color psychology, so choose shades that inspire you and explore home office wall decor ideas that embody your ideal color story.

7. Make it your own

Your office is a place to work, but it’s also part of your home. Don’t mistake “productive” for “utilitarian”; the final step in creating the ultimate remote workspace is adding personal touches. Posters of your favorite musicians and films, mementos from treasured vacations and photos of your family and friends all add personality to the room and make it more visually interesting. As a bonus, this kind of office room decor makes for great conversation starters on video conference calls.

Find home office decor at Walmart Business

If you’re on the hunt for home office decor, make Walmart Business your first stop. We carry virtually everything small business owners need, from furniture and technology to creative decorations. Already a Walmart Business member? Upgrade your account to Walmart Business+, and you can save over $500 per year and enjoy exclusive Rewards.¹ With features like free shipping on orders of any size² and free delivery from the store on orders of $35 or more,³ Walmart Business+ can help you create the perfect workspace.

¹Savings based on 1 free $35+ delivery order vs. $9.95 fee and 1 free shipping order under $35 vs. $6.99 fee biweekly, plus 2% Walmart Business rewards on monthly order >$250 (average value of $400). 

²Excludes most Marketplace items, freight and certain location surcharges.

³Restrictions apply. Additional fee applies for Express delivery.