Adding doors to a standard storage unit provides hiding places for clutter and an added boost of color.
Similar storage: Stuva storage combination with drawers, $167 at Ikea. Bubble chair, $849 at Evinco Design. Handwoven Bosstyn Blue wool rug, $167 at Overstock.com.
Floor-to-ceiling shelving provides plenty of storage for children's toys.
Similar chair: Kritter children's chair, $13 at Ikea. Similar shelving: Cameron wall desk system, $1,459 at Pottery Barn Kids. Similar storage bin: Hot pink cube bin, $10 at Land of Nod.
A white desk gets a hint of the jungle with a bold leafy wallpaper.
Similar lamp: Carpenter lamp, $70 at CB2. Similar desk: Micke computer workstation, $119 at Ikea. Similar wallpaper: Wildflower wallpaper in Green, $110 at Hygge & West.
A creative shelving unit creates a striking focal point above a desk.
Parsons desk with drawers in Polished White, $299 at West Elm. Similar chair: Ollie chair in Red, $35 at Ikea. Similar shelf: Lack wall shelf in White, $30 at Ikea.
Painting a built-in shelving unit and the adjoining ceiling helps to distinguish an under-bed workspace from the loft above.
Eames plastic side chair with dowel legs in White, $399 at Hive. Uten Silo in White, $350 at Hive. Martha Stewart Living Aegean Blue Interior Paint, $3 for 8-ounce tester at Home Depot.
This well-stocked writing nook is the perfect place for recording dreams.
Folding metal chair in White, $198 for two at American Country Home Store. Similar desk: Kritter children's table, $24.99 at Ikea. Similar letter: Acid-etched letter, $10 at Urban Outfitters.
The combination of white and stainless steel creates a clean and modern work environment.
Similar clock: Mini cuckoo clock in White, $14 at Urban Outfitters. Similar chair: Hugo armchair in White, $85 at Ikea. Similar desk: Vika Hyttan/Vika Moliden, $189 at Ikea.
A workspace feels feminine when it's outfitted with a wicker desk and a skirted chair.
Similar bulletin board: Framed cork board in Deep Blue, $150 at Rosenberry Rooms. Similar desk: Canterbury writing table and glass top, $300 at Wicker Warehouse. Similar chair: Isabella chair in Cardinal Red, $159 at Pottery Barn.
A brightly striped lampshade and chair fabric modernize a carved wooden desk and chair.
Similar desk: Stanley Young America Ma Marie computer desk in Sea Grass, $899 at Layla Grace. Similar chair: Louis XV upholstered ribbon chair, price available upon request at Dransfield & Ross. Similar lamp: Textur table lamp, $30 at Ikea.
For a customized look, work a bit of DIY magic and paint furniture and wooden storage containers in coordinating hues.
Terje folding chair, $15 at Ikea. Knuff magazine file, $10 for set of two at Ikea. Similar desk: Jonas desk, $129 at Ikea. Similar lamp, Mad White desk lamp, $70 at CB2.
