Chances are, your home office functions as more than a work space. Unsightly clutter can wreak havoc on your multipurpose room, giving it an undefined appearance. Check out our strategy for creating ample room for working, reading, or playing.

Color Confident
In addition to our storage solutions, color plays a big role in this space. Bright hues help define activity areas and add creative zest. Paint, on walls and furniture, is a key mood-brightener. New upholstery and punchy pillows turn flea-market finds into comfy perches.

For small amounts of fabric, such as pillows, look for material in unexpected places. We covered one pillow with a patterned table runner, for example. For the quick and easy window treatment, look no further than your linen closet—pretty sheets were split and hemmed to make the curtain panels.