How big does a home office need to be?

A working corner of 3–4 m² is enough for most people. More important than area is light, ergonomics, and being able to close off work when the day ends.

How do I hide cables and charger bricks?

Use a cable box under or behind the desk, run cable channels along the desk legs, and gather every adapter in one place instead of leaving them visible on the floor.

Can I have a home office in the living room or bedroom?

Yes, but mark the zone visually with a rug, shelf or screen. Test in Intyria how the zones can be separated without renovating.

Where should the desk sit relative to the window?

Perpendicular to the window gives even daylight without glare on the screen. Facing the window blinds you, and with your back to it you get reflections on the screen at midday.

How do I get a good video-call background?

Keep the wall behind you calm: one surface, one picture or a low shelf with few objects, and a plant at the edge of frame. Put a light source in front of you, not behind – that lights the face evenly.

What should I prioritise on a small budget?

Chair first, then lighting, then storage. The desk itself can be simple – it is your back and eyes that feel the difference over time.

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A good home office balances calm, light and order. Intyria helps you see how the room can look before you buy a desk, chair or shelving.

A home office has to work all day. Ergonomics, daylight and enough storage matter more than trendy décor.

Hide cables, power adapters and charger bricks in a cable box or behind the desk – visible cable clutter steals calm from the room.

Test how the office looks in different styles before you order furniture – it's cheaper to make mistakes digitally.

The wall behind you matters more than it used to. Colleagues see it every day on video calls: a calm surface with one picture, a plant and a low shelf works better than a packed bookcase or a bare wall.

Acoustics are often the missing piece. A rug, curtains and one textile surface on the wall cut reverberation and make both conversation and focused work noticeably easier in a small room with hard surfaces.

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Popular styles for the home office

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Soft industrial
Nordic nature

Tips for styling the home office

Place the desk perpendicular to the window for even daylight without glare.
Add a good desk lamp on top of the ceiling light – warm light later in the day.
Hide cables and power adapters in a cable box, cable channel or behind the desk.
Prioritise an ergonomic office chair over a design chair – your back is the investment.
Closed shelves for papers and folders, open shelves for a few books and a plant.
One large artwork calms the room more than many small frames.

FAQ

How big does a home office need to be?: A working corner of 3–4 m² is enough for most people. More important than area is light, ergonomics, and being able to close off work when the day ends.
How do I hide cables and charger bricks?: Use a cable box under or behind the desk, run cable channels along the desk legs, and gather every adapter in one place instead of leaving them visible on the floor.
Can I have a home office in the living room or bedroom?: Yes, but mark the zone visually with a rug, shelf or screen. Test in Intyria how the zones can be separated without renovating.
Where should the desk sit relative to the window?: Perpendicular to the window gives even daylight without glare on the screen. Facing the window blinds you, and with your back to it you get reflections on the screen at midday.
How do I get a good video-call background?: Keep the wall behind you calm: one surface, one picture or a low shelf with few objects, and a plant at the edge of frame. Put a light source in front of you, not behind – that lights the face evenly.
What should I prioritise on a small budget?: Chair first, then lighting, then storage. The desk itself can be simple – it is your back and eyes that feel the difference over time.

Lighting without daylight, colours that open the room and storage that saves floor space in small or basement rooms. Get light into small rooms.

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