How to Decorate an Office Bedroom

An achromatic color scheme can harmonize the form and function of your office bedroom.

Decorating an office bedroom may at first pose a style challenge, as many home offices that double as master bedrooms or guest rooms naturally have different needs for function and decor. But with a creative color scheme, smart furniture, and stylish accessories, you can create a functional room that accommodates the needs of the separate spaces, coordinates a unique look and reflects the personality and purpose of the overall room dynamic.

Things You'll Need

• Paint
• Furniture
• Accessories

Instructions

1. Paint the walls in a color that creates an easy work and sleep environment. A neutral wall allows you to add color through accessories, while one bright and bold wall can serve as an accent wall to draw your attention to one specific area of the room.

2. Place furniture in a way that makes the room easy to navigate. Office furniture, such as a computer cabinet or armoire provides quick and easy access to your office equipment, making it unobtrusive to the decor when you're not working. Smaller beds, such as daybeds or sofa beds, can be placed against the opposite wall in a guest room. The furniture should also match in wood, stain, color and style for a seamless look.

3. Add storage furniture for your office and bedroom needs. Papers and office supplies can be stored in a computer cabinet, desk drawers or in decorative boxes on shelves. Linens, clothes or other bedroom items can be stored in under-the-bed storage containers, trunks, chests, night stands or a closet.

4. Separate your workspace from the bedroom area with a folding screen, open bookcase or by utilizing smart furniture, such as a computer armoire, to contain office related items.

5. Accessorize the room with proper lighting, rugs, artwork or pictures, candles, flowers, houseplants, pillows or other decorative pieces. Use shelves to hold decorative items, baskets and storage boxes.

Tips & Warnings

• Using a daybed with a trundle offers a large sleeping surface if you put them together. It saves floorspace when the bed is not in use and also creates a comfortable seating area for clients or guests in your office.

• Filing cabinets or additional office storage can be created in a closet.

• Side chairs with comfortable cushions can work as functional office chairs and decorative accent pieces.

• Keep your paperwork organized to encourage a productive workspace and avoid clutter when the room needs to be used as a bedroom.

References

• Creative Decorating Room by Room: Home Office
• Interior Design It Yourself: Decorating Bedroom Ideas--Guest Room
• Home Decorating Made Easy: Bedroom Decorating