How to Refresh Your Home Office

A curl-up couch is the star of this show. An easy sofa is perfect for cuddling, while a roomy sectional provides more than enough space for the whole fam to lounge. Pull up an armchair or recliner for even more comfy seating.

Carve out space to relax and recharge with an office nook in your modern farmhouse. A simple desk in warm wood coupled with a creamy, comfy upholstered chair creates a tranquil spot to savor your morning coffee, journal, or just daydream. Natural textures and soothing neutral tones add to the cozy feel — bring in accessories and art with organic shapes, along with a favorite plant or two. Exhale.

Anchor your traditional-style space with a commanding desk; look for generous proportions, dark-finished wood, and ornate detailing. Add matching bookcases to display art, books, and curated collections. Choose an upholstered desk chair that offers both good looks and function, and bring in a floral or plaid armchair to provide a comfortable seat for guests. Round out the space with a rug, lamp, and wall art in coordinating neutral tones.

A leggy, sophisticated desk is the star of your decorator-style office. Neutral colors — cream, beige, charcoal, black — provide the perfect backdrop for glossy finishes and mirrored or metallic accents to shine. Add a touch of luxury with velvet upholstery or a faux-fur throw. Use contemporary art and decorative objects to complete the glamourous scene and you'll be able to ditch your Zoom background. (But feel free to keep your yoga pants and slippers.)

If you've been hunching over a laptop on your bed eight hours a day, chances are you have some aches and pains you'd like to eliminate. Start building your ergonomic office with an adjustable-height desk; raise it to use as a standing desk, lower it to sit and type. Pick an adjustable-height office chair that offers lumbar support or opt for a balance ball or stool that helps to engage your core muscles and improve your posture. Bring in a desk lamp that can be adjusted as needed to prevent glare or provide task lighting. Add plants and décor to boost your mood — and maybe even your productivity.

Give your kiddos a space where their creativity can run wild and their homework can get done. Start with a sturdy desk that keeps pencils, crayons, notebooks, and construction paper at the ready — and provides roomy drawers to stow messy supplies out of sight. A galvanized metal chair can add a fun accent and withstand some horsing around; an adjustable-height chair can easily grow with your child. Use bookcases and shelves to corral and display favorite toys and trophies and choose art that inspires their next imaginative adventure — think maps, vintage travel prints, and nature photography.