78 Cool And Thoughtful Home Office Storage Ideas

cool and thoughtful home office storage ideas

Home offices and kitchens often become the most cluttered spaces in homes as they feature a lot of things and not always enough storage space. Storage and organization are actually two main points of concern in any home office, that’s why today we decided to share some ideas on home office storage units. Bookcases, open storage and shelves, storage desks and many other ideas are waiting for you below!

Kitchen Cabinets

Kitchen cabinetry can be used not only in kitchens but also throughout the house for several reasons: you get a lot of comfortable storage space, you don’t have to mix and match items in the room and you get a cohesive home with the same cabinets in the kitchen, home office and perhaps even bathroom. Choose the cabinets and configurations that fit your home office in a perfect way!

A farmhouse home office with navy walls - one of them taken by a storage unit, neutral furniture and gold touches for more elegance.

A farmhouse home office with navy walls - one of them taken by a storage unit, neutral furniture and gold touches for more elegance.

A bright blue home office with a large storage unit that takes a whole wall, a white industrial desk, a white chair and striped curtains.

A bright blue home office with a large storage unit that takes a whole wall, a white industrial desk, a white chair and striped curtains.

A white home office with large sleek and open cabinets, a large desk with drawers, a memo board is a very practical space.

A white home office with large sleek and open cabinets, a large desk with drawers, a memo board is a very practical space.

A minimalist home office with white and stained storage units, with a built-in desk and some pretty decor is very chic.

A minimalist home office with white and stained storage units, with a built-in desk and some pretty decor is very chic.

A navy storage unit takes up a whole wall in this modern farmhouse home office. A wooden desk provides workspace. Leather chairs and a refined gold chandelier add elegance.

A navy storage unit takes up a whole wall in this modern farmhouse home office. A wooden desk provides workspace. Leather chairs and a refined gold chandelier add elegance.

Stained shelves and light grey storage units define this welcoming contemporary home office. A built-in matching desk and a black chair provide functionality and style. Add a monitor stand to keep your screen at eye level and reduce neck strain.

Stained shelves and light grey storage units define this welcoming contemporary home office. A built-in matching desk and a black chair provide functionality and style. Add a monitor stand to keep your screen at eye level and reduce neck strain.

Slate grey storage units keep this modern country working space organized. A wooden trestle desk offers a stylish workspace. A chandelier and boho rug add charm.

Slate grey storage units keep this modern country working space organized. A wooden trestle desk offers a stylish workspace. A chandelier and boho rug add charm.

Built-In Storage Items

If you already know how many and what kind of storage units you will need, go for built-ins. These cabinets, shelves and bookcases look very neat and elegant and they never spoil the look of the space. Built-ins are always sleeker, look more lightweight and take less space than usual free-standing pieces.

A chic blue home office with built-in storage units, a weathered wooden desk, gold and brass touches.

A chic blue home office with built-in storage units, a weathered wooden desk, gold and brass touches.

This chic contemporary home office features a wall-spanning storage unit with both open and closed compartments. A built-in desk and modern chairs ensure style and functionality. Use layered lighting to create a well-lit and inviting workspace.

This chic contemporary home office features a wall-spanning storage unit with both open and closed compartments. A built-in desk and modern chairs ensure style and functionality. Use layered lighting to create a well-lit and inviting workspace.

A stylish desk and built-in bookshelves highlight this beautiful modern home office in white. The fireplace with a marble surround adds elegance, while black and beige chairs ensure comfort. Use a combination of natural and artificial light to create a well-lit working environment.

A stylish desk and built-in bookshelves highlight this beautiful modern home office in white. The fireplace with a marble surround adds elegance, while black and beige chairs ensure comfort. Use a combination of natural and artificial light to create a well-lit working environment.

Built-in bookshelves define this neutral home office, complete with a chic chandelier and glass desk. The fireplace adds warmth and character. Try incorporating decorative bookends to personalize the space.

Built-in bookshelves define this neutral home office, complete with a chic chandelier and glass desk. The fireplace adds warmth and character. Try incorporating decorative bookends to personalize the space.

A large stained desk and a sea-inspired rug make this refined beach home office both stylish and functional. Grey walls and a black wooden ceiling add sophistication. Use a pinboard to organize your tasks and keep important notes visible.

A large stained desk and a sea-inspired rug make this refined beach home office both stylish and functional. Grey walls and a black wooden ceiling add sophistication. Use a pinboard to organize your tasks and keep important notes visible.

Stained wooden beams add character to this attic home office. A built-in storage unit keeps things organized. Skylights bring in natural light with pink and purple chairs for color.

Stained wooden beams add character to this attic home office. A built-in storage unit keeps things organized. Skylights bring in natural light with pink and purple chairs for color.

A black desk paired with cane chairs makes this contrasting home office both stylish and functional. Light-stained cabinetry and a black chandelier enhance the elegant look. Use floating shelves to keep the space organized and airy.

A black desk paired with cane chairs makes this contrasting home office both stylish and functional. Light-stained cabinetry and a black chandelier enhance the elegant look. Use floating shelves to keep the space organized and airy.

A wooden desk and chalkboard sign make this cottage home office inviting. A built-in storage unit provides plenty of space. The bench adds a cozy touch.

A wooden desk and chalkboard sign make this cottage home office inviting. A built-in storage unit provides plenty of space. The bench adds a cozy touch.

Gilded touches and a built-in storage unit define this refined teal home office. A dark-stained desk and a brown chair provide functionality and style. Add a whiteboard for brainstorming and tracking your to-do list.

Gilded touches and a built-in storage unit define this refined teal home office. A dark-stained desk and a brown chair provide functionality and style. Add a whiteboard for brainstorming and tracking your to-do list.

A bright and welcoming home office wiht a large white storage unit with salmon pink backing, a white desk and a plaid rug, colorful accessories and a lamp.

A bright and welcoming home office wiht a large white storage unit with salmon pink backing, a white desk and a plaid rug, colorful accessories and a lamp.

Built-in storage units and shelves keep this farmhouse home office tidy. A wooden desk and chair create a cozy workspace. A rustic lamp and woven shades add charm.

Built-in storage units and shelves keep this farmhouse home office tidy. A wooden desk and chair create a cozy workspace. A rustic lamp and woven shades add charm.

A chic blue home office, all the walls taken by storage units, a blue desk, a black chair and a catchy chandelier with candles.

A chic blue home office, all the walls taken by storage units, a blue desk, a black chair and a catchy chandelier with candles.

A cozy neutral home office with a large shelving unit and a built-in desk, a comfy grey chair, a built-in daybed and storage cabinets.

A cozy neutral home office with a large shelving unit and a built-in desk, a comfy grey chair, a built-in daybed and storage cabinets.

A glass and metal desk and a bike as decor make this navy home office unique. The coffered ceiling and built-in storage space enhance functionality and style. Use a corkboard to keep track of important dates and reminders.

A glass and metal desk and a bike as decor make this navy home office unique. The coffered ceiling and built-in storage space enhance functionality and style. Use a corkboard to keep track of important dates and reminders.

A home office with two walls taken by large bookcases and additional low cabinets, a black desk and a chair, a bold blue pillow is very cool for working.

A home office with two walls taken by large bookcases and additional low cabinets, a black desk and a chair, a bold blue pillow is very cool for working.

A working corner in red and white, with open corner shelves, a wall-mounted corner desk and a red chair is nice for working here.

A working corner in red and white, with open corner shelves, a wall-mounted corner desk and a red chair is nice for working here.

Featuring black built-in bookcases and a chic fireplace with a wooden surround, this home office exudes sophistication. The mid-century modern desk and black chair add to its elegance. Use geometric patterns for added visual interest.

Featuring black built-in bookcases and a chic fireplace with a wooden surround, this home office exudes sophistication. The mid-century modern desk and black chair add to its elegance. Use geometric patterns for added visual interest.

A small and bright home office, all the walls are taken by storage unit, a floating desk and a white chair.

A small and bright home office, all the walls are taken by storage unit, a floating desk and a white chair.

A windowsill desk and a black chair create a minimalist home office with a built-in plywood storage unit featuring open compartments. Use natural light to enhance the workspace. Add a plant to bring a touch of nature indoors.

A windowsill desk and a black chair create a minimalist home office with a built-in plywood storage unit featuring open compartments. Use natural light to enhance the workspace. Add a plant to bring a touch of nature indoors.

An airy neutral home office with lilac chairs, a printed rug, a windowsill daybed and storage units.

An airy neutral home office with lilac chairs, a printed rug, a windowsill daybed and storage units.

A mid-century modern home office with a large open storage corner unit with lights, a desk and a white chair, a grey sofa.

A mid-century modern home office with a large open storage corner unit with lights, a desk and a white chair, a grey sofa.

White kitchen cabinets provide storage in this modern country home office. A floating desk offers workspace. Simple shades and a vintage lamp complete the look.

White kitchen cabinets provide storage in this modern country home office. A floating desk offers workspace. Simple shades and a vintage lamp complete the look.

A large white storage unit with lots of open shelves, a cabinet with drawers and a built-in desk plus a stained chair.

A large white storage unit with lots of open shelves, a cabinet with drawers and a built-in desk plus a stained chair.

A simple contemporary home office with dark stained storage cabinets and a built-in desk plus open storage units, a white chair.

A simple contemporary home office with dark stained storage cabinets and a built-in desk plus open storage units, a white chair.

Built-in storage units and a bench keep this farmhouse home office organized. A simple desk offers a place to work. A sphere chandelier adds a touch of elegance.

Built-in storage units and a bench keep this farmhouse home office organized. A simple desk offers a place to work. A sphere chandelier adds a touch of elegance.

A stylish contemporary attic home office with a sleek desk, a black leather chair, some built-in storage units and a cool table lamp.

A stylish contemporary attic home office with a sleek desk, a black leather chair, some built-in storage units and a cool table lamp.

This refined home office boasts a marble clad fireplace and a dark stained desk. The pink chair adds a pop of color. Enhance the room's charm with bright books and art pieces.

This refined home office boasts a marble clad fireplace and a dark stained desk. The pink chair adds a pop of color. Enhance the room's charm with bright books and art pieces.

A modern desk and white walls define this vintage farmhouse home office with storage units. A sphere chandelier adds a unique touch, while an upholstered chair provides comfort. Use a chalkboard for a rustic and functional way to jot down notes and ideas.

A modern desk and white walls define this vintage farmhouse home office with storage units. A sphere chandelier adds a unique touch, while an upholstered chair provides comfort. Use a chalkboard for a rustic and functional way to jot down notes and ideas.

Open shelves with books and decor and a window skylight make this contemporary home office stunning. The built-in desk mirrors the skylight's shape, creating a cohesive look. Consider adding a daybed for ultimate comfort during breaks.

Open shelves with books and decor and a window skylight make this contemporary home office stunning. The built-in desk mirrors the skylight's shape, creating a cohesive look. Consider adding a daybed for ultimate comfort during breaks.

Light-stained cabinets and shelves and a black desk define this stylish home office. Gilded touches and artwork add character and elegance. Add a desk organizer to keep your workspace tidy and efficient.

Light-stained cabinets and shelves and a black desk define this stylish home office. Gilded touches and artwork add character and elegance. Add a desk organizer to keep your workspace tidy and efficient.

Open Shelves

Open shelving is the easiest way to get a lot of storage space without including any bulky pieces into home decor. You may go for them anytime you decide you need them, you may easily remove them and they look very modern and light. The only disadvantage I can name is that you will have to dust a lot.

Blue walls and wooden shelves create a cozy farmhouse home office. A vintage desk adds style. Gold lamps and knobs give it a chic touch.

Blue walls and wooden shelves create a cozy farmhouse home office. A vintage desk adds style. Gold lamps and knobs give it a chic touch.

A modern rustic home office with a large open shelving unit and a desk attached under them, some chairs and accessories and decor.

A modern rustic home office with a large open shelving unit and a desk attached under them, some chairs and accessories and decor.

Open stained shelves over the desk will be a nice idea for a contemporary space and they are easy to hang.

Open stained shelves over the desk will be a nice idea for a contemporary space and they are easy to hang.

An ivory home office with open shelves, an ivory desk and a chair, with some plants, books and other stuff.

An ivory home office with open shelves, an ivory desk and a chair, with some plants, books and other stuff.

A shared home office with an emerald accent wall, open shelves, a pegboard, a shared desk with drawers and white Eames chairs.

A shared home office with an emerald accent wall, open shelves, a pegboard, a shared desk with drawers and white Eames chairs.

A wooden desk provides a workspace in this modern rustic home office. Open shelving units keep things tidy. A printed rug and grey chair add comfort with Roman shades.

A wooden desk provides a workspace in this modern rustic home office. Open shelving units keep things tidy. A printed rug and grey chair add comfort with Roman shades.

Storage Units And Bookcases

The most popular solution for a home office is a storage unit of some kind or a bookcase. This is an easy solution, you may have such a piece at hand and you may use it anytime and anywhere. There are lots of various storage items to buy if you don’t have one and you can hack them in various ways. Use them or mix all of the above mentioned ideas to make your home office organized and comfortable, get inspired!

A contrasting home office with a black storage desk and black chairs, black ladder-style storage units and cool vintage pendant lamps.

A contrasting home office with a black storage desk and black chairs, black ladder-style storage units and cool vintage pendant lamps.

A catchy Scandinavian home office with a large glass storage unit, a white desk, a black chair, potted plants and artwork.

A catchy Scandinavian home office with a large glass storage unit, a white desk, a black chair, potted plants and artwork.

A unique chandelier and Murphy desk define this chic home office, complemented by a blue wall filled with storage units. Statement artwork adds personality, and a large white chair ensures comfort. Consider adding floating shelves for additional storage and display space.

A unique chandelier and Murphy desk define this chic home office, complemented by a blue wall filled with storage units. Statement artwork adds personality, and a large white chair ensures comfort. Consider adding floating shelves for additional storage and display space.

A contemporary industrial home office with a large storage unit of wood and metal, a stylish shared desk and leather and plywood chairs.

A contemporary industrial home office with a large storage unit of wood and metal, a stylish shared desk and leather and plywood chairs.

A white brick fireplace warms this modern country home office. A large storage unit keeps things organized. A bold rug and potted plants add color and life.

A white brick fireplace warms this modern country home office. A large storage unit keeps things organized. A bold rug and potted plants add color and life.

Shelving units and a woven chair create a stylish modern country home office. A desk provides workspace. A glazed wall offers a lovely view with wooden accessories for charm.

Shelving units and a woven chair create a stylish modern country home office. A desk provides workspace. A glazed wall offers a lovely view with wooden accessories for charm.

A large open and closed storage unit with gold framing and drawers is a stylish idea for a modern office with a touch of glam.

A large open and closed storage unit with gold framing and drawers is a stylish idea for a modern office with a touch of glam.

Floating shelves and a large storage unit define this minimalist home office, featuring a windowsill daybed and a grey chair. The desk offers a spacious work area. Incorporate a comfortable chair to support long working hours.

Floating shelves and a large storage unit define this minimalist home office, featuring a windowsill daybed and a grey chair. The desk offers a spacious work area. Incorporate a comfortable chair to support long working hours.

A cupboard and storage unit enhance the functionality of this dove grey neutral organic home office. The large wooden desk and window daybed create a comfortable workspace. Add a reading lamp to create a cozy corner for reading or relaxing.

A cupboard and storage unit enhance the functionality of this dove grey neutral organic home office. The large wooden desk and window daybed create a comfortable workspace. Add a reading lamp to create a cozy corner for reading or relaxing.

With a black wall, artworks, a shared white desk, a shelving unit, and cool wall decor, this Scandinavian home office is both functional and stylish. The bold artworks add personality to the space. Use the shelving unit for organized storage and display.

With a black wall, artworks, a shared white desk, a shelving unit, and cool wall decor, this Scandinavian home office is both functional and stylish. The bold artworks add personality to the space. Use the shelving unit for organized storage and display.

A simple Nordic white home office with a large open storage unit, a white desk and a brown leather chair.

A simple Nordic white home office with a large open storage unit, a white desk and a brown leather chair.

A stylish Scandinavian home office with wooden beams, a vintage black desk, a black leather chair, a large bookshelf, some rugs and pillows.

A stylish Scandinavian home office with wooden beams, a vintage black desk, a black leather chair, a large bookshelf, some rugs and pillows.

A vintage farmhouse home office with a white desk, a rattan chair and a storage unit, baskets and brass sconces.

A vintage farmhouse home office with a white desk, a rattan chair and a storage unit, baskets and brass sconces.

A vivacious feminine home office with an open storage unit, a desk, some chairs and a zebra rug plus bright pink touches.

A vivacious feminine home office with an open storage unit, a desk, some chairs and a zebra rug plus bright pink touches.

A white shared home office with open shelves over the shared desk, white Eames rockers and a file cabinet under the desk.

A white shared home office with open shelves over the shared desk, white Eames rockers and a file cabinet under the desk.

An elegant feminine home office with a white desk, an open storage unit, a gold chandelier and a small chair.

An elegant feminine home office with a white desk, an open storage unit, a gold chandelier and a small chair.

An ethereal home office with blush curtains, a floral artwork, a floral pillow and white furniture.

An ethereal home office with blush curtains, a floral artwork, a floral pillow and white furniture.

An eclectic bedroom and home office in one with a grey desk, large bookcases for storage, a metal bed and printed bedding.

An eclectic bedroom and home office in one with a grey desk, large bookcases for storage, a metal bed and printed bedding.

A home office with green floral wallpaper, a stained desk and a black chair, a large bookcase with an additional cabinet is a cool space.

A home office with green floral wallpaper, a stained desk and a black chair, a large bookcase with an additional cabinet is a cool space.

A neutral home office with a stained trestle desk, a white chair, a large storage unit and a table lamp, a lot of natural light.

A neutral home office with a stained trestle desk, a white chair, a large storage unit and a table lamp, a lot of natural light.

A white home office with a glazed roof, a large white bookcase, a white desk and a white chair, bold curtains and lamps and some bright boxes.

A white home office with a glazed roof, a large white bookcase, a white desk and a white chair, bold curtains and lamps and some bright boxes.

A large white home office with large bookcases, a glass top shared desk, red chairs, a ladder and a table lamp.

A large white home office with large bookcases, a glass top shared desk, red chairs, a ladder and a table lamp.

An eclectic space with a large vintage bookcase, a matching ivory bureau desk, a chair with a pink cushion, blue and green touches.

An eclectic space with a large vintage bookcase, a matching ivory bureau desk, a chair with a pink cushion, blue and green touches.

A bold glam feminine home office with pink furniture and art, a gold burst chandelier and potted plants.

A bold glam feminine home office with pink furniture and art, a gold burst chandelier and potted plants.

A small light-stained home office with a white open storage unit and a built-in desk, a neon green sofa, chair and textiles is super modern and bold.

A small light-stained home office with a white open storage unit and a built-in desk, a neon green sofa, chair and textiles is super modern and bold.

A neutral home office with an oversized bookcase and a built-in desk, a black table and a blue pouf and a blue chair.

A neutral home office with an oversized bookcase and a built-in desk, a black table and a blue pouf and a blue chair.

A grass green home office with white furniture, a white desk and box wall-mounted shelves, a white chair and a white pouf is a catchy and bold space.

A grass green home office with white furniture, a white desk and box wall-mounted shelves, a white chair and a white pouf is a catchy and bold space.

A pastel blue craft and working space with a trestle desk, a file cabinet, a stained cabinet with drawers and box shelves is a cool space.

A pastel blue craft and working space with a trestle desk, a file cabinet, a stained cabinet with drawers and box shelves is a cool space.

A white home office with a glass desk and a white chair, open box shelves of various colors is a cool light-filled space for working.

A white home office with a glass desk and a white chair, open box shelves of various colors is a cool light-filled space for working.

A small working nook with lots of open shelves, a small built-in desk, a white chair and a basket is a cool nook for working.

A small working nook with lots of open shelves, a small built-in desk, a white chair and a basket is a cool nook for working.

A whiet home office with an oversized open storage unit, a stained and white desk, a potted plant is a cool working space with lots of storage.

A whiet home office with an oversized open storage unit, a stained and white desk, a potted plant is a cool working space with lots of storage.

A green home office with a duo of white storage units, a white desk, a black chair and printed textiles and a pendant lamp.

A green home office with a duo of white storage units, a white desk, a black chair and printed textiles and a pendant lamp.

A neutral home office with a couple of open storage units, a matching desk, a stained chair, lots of decor and some plants.

A neutral home office with a couple of open storage units, a matching desk, a stained chair, lots of decor and some plants.

A neutral rustic home office with open shelves, an open storage unit, a dark-stained desk, a black chair and cool decor.

A neutral rustic home office with open shelves, an open storage unit, a dark-stained desk, a black chair and cool decor.

A white shared home office with a large shared desk, a long blue memo board, a sleek wall-mounted storage unit is very functional.

A white shared home office with a large shared desk, a long blue memo board, a sleek wall-mounted storage unit is very functional.