5 DIY Home Office Ideas to Spruce up your Space

Life post-pandemic has seen hybrid and remote working take the world by storm – but does your home office combine practicality and style to boost productivity? From statement pieces of furniture to secure storage solutions, take the time to consider how you want to feel in the space and optimise your home office to not only increase productivity, but also general health and wellness.

5 Ways to customise your home office space

Optimising your home office space doesn’t need to break the bank or include a full makeover. We have put together a list of our favourite DIY home office ideas that will change the way you work in a matter of minutes!

DIY storage boxes

Storage boxes are an excellent space-saver and vary in size to meet your requirements. Looking to save a few pennies? Using the correct continuous hinges and tools for the job, you can build a storage box that will fit perfectly in your home office and streamline all your workday essentials.

If you’re keen to get your teeth stuck into more DIY projects this year, take a look at our guide to the best DIY home projects to do in 2023.

Bookcases

Bookcases are essential for every home office. Office bookshelves can serve many uses, so don’t worry if you’re not an avid reader. From displaying memorabilia to housing your folders and office supplies, bookcases are a functional storage solution that can be customised extensively to suit the design of your room and your needs. Whilst they can be expensive when pre-built, our high-quality shelf support systems allow you to raise your shelves to the desired height, with no tools or fuss. It really couldn’t be easier! 

Cabinets

Cabinets can be a great addition to any office and provide ample storage space. The ultimate organisation tool, they are designed to store all of your documents, so you never need to think twice about where your files are again. For more confidential items, you can also buy cabinets with locks, so you don’t need to compromise on security.

Diy-ing your cabinet means you get control over the way it looks, including the hinge and the way it’s put together. Continuous hinges, or ‘piano hinges’, provide a seamless look, making it an aesthetic choice for your home office, while also providing longevity and performance.

Learn more about why continuous hinges are a good choice for cabinetry.

Doorways

A simple but highly effective way of sprucing up your home office is by changing the door. Unlike painting the walls or changing the carpet, a door can be easily placed and has an instant impact on the look and feel of the room. Light-duty continuous hinges are recommended for domestic doors due to their pleasing look, while also being easy to install on any doorframe or door, blending well into your household design.

Fold down desks

Since the pandemic, fold-down desks have hugely increased in popularity. Not only are they easy to move from location to location where required, but they can also be folded down, meaning they take up very little desk space. This is particularly useful if you are having to work from a bedroom or living room where you may not want the desk to feature heavily in the small space. Whether you are a DIY enthusiast or would like to create a desk that works for your needs, continuous hinges are an easy-to-install solution for fold-down desks, at a cost-effective price.

Explore Cooke Brothers’ home office essentials

Now that you are armed with our favourite home office design ideas, it’s time to get stuck in! Producing hinges for nearly 150 years, Cooke Brothers provide reliable and durable hinges to suit every office space requirement.

Take a look at our extensive range of continuous hinges and shelf support systems to lift your space off the ground. Need any help? Get in touch with the team, we’d be more than happy to help.