Home office ideas for Malta and Gozo
A desk, a good chair and a few clever storage pieces can turn any corner into a proper place to work. Here is how to build a home office with IKEA's furniture and accessories, from compact setups to colourful creative corners.
It does the job, without the salary
A home office does not need to be a separate room. A LAGKAPTEN desk, paired with a LOBERGET swivel chair, gives you a proper place to sit down and work without taking over the house, and BERGSHULT and SIBBHULT shelves make use of the wall space above it.
For papers, chargers and odds and ends, EKET wall-mounted shelving keeps things visible and tidy, while a FJÄDERHARV mini chest with two drawers holds what you would rather keep out of sight.
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LOBERGET
/ MALSKÄR swivel chair, white, 67x90x67 cm
€64.99 -
BERGSHULT
shelf, white, 120x30 cm
€28.99 -
EKET
wall-mounted shelving unit, white, 70x35x70 cm
€110.99 -
SIBBHULT
bracket, white, 18x18 cm
€1.99 -
FJÄDERHARV
mini chest with 2 drawers, white, 32x25 cm
€18.99 -
LAGKAPTEN
/ ALEX desk, white, 120x60 cm
€136.99 -
ADILS
leg, white, 4 cm
€7.99 -
MICKE
desk, white, 73x50 cm
€69.99
A space that does more than one job
Your desk rarely works alone. A GULLABERG desk with an add-on unit stretches to fit a second screen or extra paperwork, and a BRYTNING swivel chair keeps you comfortable through long stretches at the keyboard. GÄRDESGÅRD magazine files and FJÄDERHARV storage boxes with lids keep documents contained rather than spread across the desk.
Small touches make the space feel like part of the home rather than an afterthought. A FLÖNSA memo board with pins keeps notes and reminders in view, a BONDIS wall clock keeps you on schedule, and a PELARBJÖRK or BLODBJÖRK vase brings in a bit of life.
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GULLABERG
desk, white, 120x65x75 cm
€250.99 -
BRYTNING
swivel chair, Naggen beige, 72 cm
€138.99 -
GÄRDESGÅRD
magazine file, natural, 10x31x25 cm, 2 pack
€6.99 -
FLÖNSA
memo board with pins, cork, 52x33 cm
€11.99 -
RAMSHULT
bracket, white, 18x22 cm
€7.99 -
FJÄDERHARV
storage box with lid, anthracite, 25x35x8 cm
€6.99 -
KÄLKEN
hanging basket, jute, 30x28x15 cm
€13.99 -
PELARBJÖRK
vase, white, 14 cm
€13.99
How much space does a home office need
Probably less than you think. A compact desk is often all it takes to carve out a proper place to work, whatever the size or style of the room around it.
An ALEX desk with a matching drawer unit suits those who want storage built in from the start, while a MICKE desk works well in a tighter corner. Pair either with a LÅNGFJÄLL conference chair or a SMÖRKULL office chair with armrests for proper back support, and keep cables and odds and ends contained with a KUGGIS storage box or HORNFELS extension cord.
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BESTÅ
frame, dark grey, 120x40x38 cm
€47.99 -
HARVMATTA
box with compartments, dark grey-beige, 24x18x6 cm
€13.99 -
NYMÅNE
work lamp with wireless charging, anthracite, 21 cm
€83.99 -
JORDMÅNEN
hook, dark grey-green, 10x6x3 cm, 2 pack
€5.99 -
ALEX
desk, dark grey, 132x58 cm
€180.99 -
ALEX
drawer unit, dark grey, 36x70 cm
€91.99 -
KUGGIS
storage box with lid, white, 32x32x32 cm
€27.99 -
INVALLNING
trolley, for boxes white, 68x39 cm
€27.99
A workspace that fits around daily life
The secret to a stress-free home office is a desk that feels at home in the living room rather than fighting it for space. The MULLSJÖ oak veneer desk works well here, paired with a SMÖRKULL office chair with armrests for proper support through the working day, and an IDÅSEN cabinet with doors and drawers to keep papers and supplies out of view.
Small additions make the difference between a tidy desk and a cluttered one. A BJÖRKÅSEN laptop stand lifts your screen to a better angle, a KUGGIS box corrals small items, and a BONDIS wall clock keeps the day on track without a glance at your phone.
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IDÅSEN
cabinet with doors and drawers, dark green, 80x47...
€348.99 -
NISSAFORS
trolley, light green, 50.5x30x83 cm
€35.99 -
FJÄDERHARV
mini chest with 2 drawers, anthracite, 16x25 cm
€13.99 -
RÅSKOG
trolley, white, 35x45x77 cm
€51.99 -
TERTIAL
work lamp, dark grey, 17 cm
€18.99 -
MULLSJÖ
desk, oak veneer, 135x70 cm
€232.99 -
SMÖRKULL
office chair with armrests, Gräsnäs dark grey, 65 cm
€167.99 -
DRÖNJÖNS
laptop support, white, 36x9x28 cm
€5.99
A traditional office that turns into a gaming room
A room that earns its keep every day of the year works best when it can change character. Built around a traditional desk setup, it can turn into a gaming space with the right mix of lighting and materials, then just as easily host a film night or a spare bed for guests.
An ALEX drawer unit on castors keeps gear close at hand, and an IDÅSEN drawer unit on castors does the same for paperwork and accessories. An ISNÅLEN LED work lamp and an AFTONSPARV LED table lamp give you light for both tasks and atmosphere, while an IVAR cabinet holds everything else that needs a home.
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UTESPELARE
gaming desk, ash effect/grey, 160x80 cm
€206.99 -
TERTIAL
work lamp, dark grey, 17 cm
€18.99 -
IDÅSEN
drawer unit on castors, golden-brown, 42x61 cm
€187.99 -
TJABBIG
basket, natural, 15x13 cm
€5.99 -
IVAR
cabinet, pine, 80x30x83 cm
€128.99 -
SAMLA
box, transparent, 39x28x28 cm/22 l
€5.99 -
TVÄRDRAG
cabinet lighting, black/dimmable, 36x7 cm
€28.99 -
HEMMAFIXARE
storage case, fabric striped/white/grey, 44x51x19 cm
€21.99
Bring colour and personality to your workspace
A small, oddly shaped space can still become a proper corner for working, studying or pursuing a hobby. The trick is to lean into colour rather than fight the layout, building a spot that feels entirely your own.
A DOMSTEN stool slots into tight spaces, while an EKENABBEN open shelving unit keeps books and supplies on show. A FLOTTILJ desk lamp adds focused light, a LOMVIKEN frame or EKFÄNN table mirror with integrated lighting adds personality to the wall, and KUGGIS boxes with lids keep the smaller things contained.
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INVALLNING
trolley, for boxes white, 68x39 cm
€27.99 -
KUGGIS
box, white, 26x35x15 cm
€9.99 -
DOMSTEN
stool, lilac/pine, 34 cm
€35.99 -
KUGGIS
storage box with lid, white, 32x32x32 cm
€27.99 -
KNAGGLIG
box, pine, 23x31x15 cm
€11.99 -
DRÖNJÖNS
wastepaper basket, white, 26x35x26 cm
€8.99 -
KÄLLARHALS
vase, yellow, 22 cm
€21.99 -
LOMVIKEN
frame, black, 32x32 cm
€13.99
A modern, creative corner in industrial style
If you have been wanting an extra room for your projects, think about fitting a creative corner into the living room instead. All you need is a desk, a few organising solutions and lighting that suits the rest of the space.
An ALEX desk with a drawer unit gives you a sturdy base to work from, while a KUGGIS insert with eight compartments keeps small supplies sorted. A HÖGVIND table lamp or NYMÅNE work lamp with wireless charging adds practical light, and a LOMVIKEN frame or BERÄKNA vase finishes the look without overcrowding it.
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ALEX
desk, dark grey, 132x58 cm
€180.99 -
MÖJLIGHET
headset/tablet stand, black
€4.99 -
NYMÅNE
work lamp with wireless charging, anthracite, 21 cm
€83.99 -
BESTÅ
frame, dark grey, 120x40x38 cm
€47.99 -
HARVMATTA
box with compartments, dark grey-beige, 24x18x6 cm
€13.99 -
ALEX
drawer unit on castors, dark grey, 67x66 cm
€194.99 -
HÖGVIND
table lamp, nickel-plated/grey glass, 22 cm
€38.99 -
LOMVIKEN
frame, black, 50x70 cm
€27.99
New arrivals for the home office
A TROTTEN desk with a matching cabinet with doors brings a flexible, grown-up base to any home office, and a BETESHÄST or ENKROKEN desk offers a simpler alternative for smaller spaces. A SKÅDIS pegboard keeps tools and accessories within reach, while a HELMER drawer unit on castors rolls wherever you need it most.
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TROTTEN
desk, white, 160x80 cm
€152.99 -
TRAVSPORT
desk sit/stand, electric oak effect/beige, 120x70 cm
€306.99 -
TROTTEN
cabinet with doors, light green, 70x35x110 cm
€140.99 -
BRYTNING
desk, white, 110x53x75 cm
€111.99 -
TROTTEN
desk sit/stand, electric ash effect/white, 160x80 cm
€348.99 -
SKÅDIS
pegboard, white, 56x56 cm
€18.99 -
HELMER
drawer unit on castors, red, 28x44x65 cm
€55.99 -
ENKROKEN
desk, white, 85x56x72 cm
€64.99
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