COMMON DESIGN MISTAKES | Home Office Design Mistakes (PLUS How to Fix Them!)

COMMON DESIGN MISTAKES | Home Office Design Mistakes (PLUS How to Fix Them!)
I started working from home over 11 years ago when I began my design business. While I made my share of mistakes with my work from home setup along the way, I began to become very adept at carving out a dedicated studio space; one where I can maximize productivity and efficiency while staying at home. For myself and my team, I’ve learned how to creatively solve my issues with space, ergonomics, and work-life balance and I wanted to share my top tips on the common mistakes I see made and how to effectively solve them.
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[@MsSassyMT]

Perfect timing. Months later, I'm still working on having the proper home office. Years ago when I worked fulltime from home, I never cared about my office. I just worked there. Now, I want it to be a place I enjoy being in.

[@JulieKhuu]

Now that we spend so much time working from home, I find it essential to a healthier mental state 👍🏻☺️

[@viaconlon6740]

I should have watched this video as soon as it came out! When I first started WFH, I made just about every mistake you called out. I recently went through a job search this year. My initial interviews were conducted with me facing the wall (I didn't get any offers) but once I turned my desk around in a 'command' position facing the door, I nailed all interviews the following week and received 3 job offers. Julie, you sure know what you're talking about. Glad I found your series!

[@JulieKhuu]

That’s awesome Via! You’re so in tune with your space I love it!! 🙌🏻☺️

[@bellapoof8255]

1:36 space measurement 2:19 needs 3:45 desk placing 5:29 lighting 7:01 chair 8:52 desk clutter 10:23 vertical wall space 11:36 not corporate 12:47 work, not rest 13:45 audio 14:52 plants

[@JulieKhuu]

Thanks for the breakdown Bella 🙏🏻☺️

[@bellapoof8255]

@@JulieKhuu You're welcome but I need help! Hows a loft desk? I just moved to a 4 bedroom with 3 other roommates. I'm limited to just the room.

[@MarkDanielMiller]

how can a monitor have glare when the back on the monitor is against the window?

[@LovelyCrane.]

Whenever I watch your videos, I'm always blown away by your attention to detail and intelligence, Julie. Much respect!!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching and the feedback Helen! Much appreciated 🙏🏻☺️

[@brontesaurusrex7235]

This video helped me so much in a small, but important way when I moved classrooms before this school year. Turning my desk to face the door changed everything about how I feel in the space.

[@JulieKhuu]

That’s awesome Brontesaurus 🙌🏻⚡️

[@mildredmartinez3950]

This is the best WFH office I have seen in a year. You have no clue how many times I have witch from one place to another, finally donating everything in one of our spare room and use it as an office. I did what you said one thing at the time first buying a light weight white desk long enough to support monitor pc, then a tray for key boar and mouse. Now waithing on the chair..and of course shooping my home first for decor. Congratulations on this video.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching M! You’re designing with function and intent prioritized, that’s a recipe for success 🙌🏻

[@curiouslygeorgeous]

My office is getting better even though I've worked from home pre-covid. It's never felt "right" though. After watching this I spotted SEVERAL things that I instantly knew would make me feel better if I just shuffled the furniture and added some inexpensive touches. Thank you! This was very straight forward.

[@JulieKhuu]

That’s awesome! I hope my tips helped you improve the flow and productivity in your workspace 🙌☺️

[@slickfast]

This is why I love design; just using logic to make you feel good! Thanks for the pointers, these are great.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Colin 🙏🏻☺️

[@sarahofer4368]

This was a great topic for these days, when working from home has become so widespread. I've been working from home for several years and I absolutely love it! This winter I will give my home office a face-lift with fresh paint, some new art pieces and maybe even change up the color scheme, just a tad.

[@JulieKhuu]

A little refresh changes the entire vibe 🙌🏻

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

I plug in all my lamps, etc. into a power strip attached to the underside of my desk, then I just have the one cord going to the adjacent wall. It really neatens up my office and I no longer catch my feet or chair legs on all those annoying cords. The router and all that is in a basket secured underneath the other work table, in my L-shaped work area.

[@JulieKhuu]

The perfect tidy solution 🙌🏻

[@hibakihiey6055]

🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏WOW the #LUMIY lightblade is so bright. LOVING ITTT 🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏🎰🎭🃏

[@lilacastro8578]

LOVes the #LUMIy lamp yiou have it so bright in your home office #workfromhome

[@bridgettemylifeinstyle212]

I work from home and didn't realize, I need to make some serious changes in my home office. Starting with my work desk. TFS

[@JulieKhuu]

Just a little change can help the energy flow better Bridgette 👍🏻

[@ruthNcouth]

Really enjoying these videos. How about powder bath and small laundry rooms? 😊

[@JulieKhuu]

Great ideas, will add to my list Rava! Thank you for watching 🙏🏻☺️

[@IconicDecoInteriors]

OMG YESS! Great idea

[@rh5022]

What's a powder bath

[@Larch_Lane_Puppies]

@@rh5022 two piece bathroom, toilet and sink, on main floor for guests. =Half bath

[@martinegiddings557]

Brilliant suggestions - just got my husband to move his desk to a more "in command" position. He used to have it there anyway, then for some strange reason moved it to facing a wall where his back was to the door - ewwhh soooo not good.... Well sadly he lost his job at the beginning of year 2023, however fast forward to now - with his great skillset and experience, he got his new position plus I made sure he had some great crystals to hand, With your guidance, I persuaded him, this weekend, that he needed to move his desk position back to where it was which was in a good 'In Command Position' facing the door - let the good times roll!!! Thank you x

[@sukhpalsandhu6341]

Finally, some actionable ideas, and not fluff, thank you Julie

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Sukhpal! Hope you’ll catch the rest of this series ☺️👍🏻

[@PINTERIORSTV]

I love this video. I’m gonna watch it all over again. Thank you so much💋

[@JulieKhuu]

Here when you need Liah! 🙌🏻☺️

[@seraphically]

so glad I found your channel. I don't have my own personal space to design yet but I would like to get tips to start thinking about that as I purchase a place. I like how you break up designs into steps. Really works with how I think!

[@JulieKhuu]

Awesome, thank you for watching 🙏🏻✨

[@mihav5722]

Kids room will be nice to see .. I haven’t seen anything like this so far for interior design

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Miha! It’s a popular topic, happy to address the kids!

[@Tassy2012]

I second this phenomenal idea. Thanks for these awesome videos & useful tips Julie❤

[@yourbusinessvalue]

One of the best videos I have ever watched. Great job and thanks!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Michael 🙏🏻☺️

[@JustinKofford]

Such simple things are such game changers... My wife and I just bought our first new home and we LOVE your channel!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Justin! You’ll see your home with a fresh outlook when you’re thoughtful about every decision 🙌🏻 Congratulations on the new pad! 🎉

[@massimofi]

I really love your content. Super professional performance in front of the camera, very clear delivery and over all so engaging. Top class! I have just bought a house and I find these videos very useful.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you so much for watching Massimo! Hope you’ll tune in for more 🙏🏻😊

[@blake1001x]

Thanks for this very helpful video. I'm working from home in my bedroom and not utilizing our study area. After watching this, I will now move to my study area so I can be more productive. thanks so much, Julie! Your tips are the best :)

[@JulieKhuu]

Yes!! Let me know how it goes Miya! 🙌🏻

[@jessicaoyanagi]

Omg this video was so helpful! I just moved and I’m designing a real home office space for the first time in my life, and nothing I set up felt right. So, I am now putting all of your suggestions into action, and they are working like a charm so far! Thanks so much for the help. I have a KZbin channel as well, so I really appreciate high-quality content!

[@JulieKhuu]

Yay that’s awesome Jessica! Hope you’ll check out the rest of the series 🙏🏻☺️

[@mariaameliapina5339]

Great ideas. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Maria! 🙏🏻☺️

[@rd6985]

This video was so helpful! I just moved into a new place and was clueless how to set up my home office. Thank you for the great tips!

[@JulieKhuu]

So glad you got some new ideas RV! 👍🏻

[@jasminelee-yang4899]

Awesome video Julie!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Jasmine 🙏🏻☺️

[@jasonjmarchi]

It took me years to finally come up with a perfect home office. In fact, two offices, one for each of two major purposes/tasks. I even installed French doors opening onto a three-season porch to bring in more natural light and setting up a reading/study lounging area on the porch.

[@JulieKhuu]

Sounds like the home office of my dreams Jason 😍

[@zeerobles4496]

Awesome as usual, Julie!! Thank you! 😘

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Zee! 🙏🏻☺️

[@niajeannine]

great ideas! i moved my desk off the wall and facing the door. the cords threw me off but whatevs..changed my whole view of my space. I chose self employment and im making the most of it! I added a comfy chair. now plants and decor!

[@JulieKhuu]

I’m sure you can feel the energy shift immediately Nia! The cords are a necessary evil. I don’t even mind it knowing I’m in a command position 🙌

[@LorryMLewis]

Thanks so much for the inspiration! And so glad I watched this before I purchased a desk! 🌼🌼🌼

[@JulieKhuu]

Awesome, glad it was helpful 👍

[@adrianaforex]

Thank you for your dedication to keep this videos super helpful 🙏🏻

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Adriana! My goal is to help you DIY design the luxury home of your dreams 🙌🏻☺️

[@andrear7886]

Great video! How do you address rug placement in an office? Does the entire desk need to be on the rug, or just a portion? How about the rolling chair - does it need to be entirely on the rug? And is it similar to dining room allowances, where you need 3 feet of clearance to roll the chair back?

[@JulieKhuu]

Yes on all counts 👍🏻 Rug should fit entire desk, chair, with clearance to roll back

[@Hipppio1]

Love your videos! Could you please do a video about offices with multiple monitors, they look awful on the centered desk! and details on lighting for video conferencing :)

[@JulieKhuu]

Check out the video on my office makeover Hipppio, I have dual monitors floating in space. I might not love the look, but I prioritize the positive Feng Shui aspect of this placement. 👍🏻☺️

[@veex48]

Love, love, love your top! Gorgeous!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Vee 🙏🏻☺️

[@jamiehasenfang8562]

Julie, I just discovered your channel. I really enjoy your addition of examples for different styles in relation to your topic. You speak clearly with a professional manner which makes following simple and easy.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Jamie 🙏🏻☺️

[@BossLady1785B]

I stumbled upon your channel 2 days ago. I am so glad I did. You are so informative on so many levels. I will be decorating my new home in January and I'm so grateful for all these tips. I just wish you were here! Lol I'd turn it all over to you! ( hmmm...gotta think of the budget) Thanks a mil for sharing your expertise. Btw I subscribed during the first video and have been binge watching and sharing.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you so much for watching and your support BossLady! Much appreciated 🙏🏻☺️

[@BLK2000]

I really love you and your channel Julie, you make lovely videos. I'm from the UK, and I find it hard to put into practise your great ideas, when our UK homes are just generally a lot, lot smaller than the homes you design for, - would love some more ideas for super small spaces (or what we call, all UK homes). thank you x

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching and the feedback Belinda! Would love to work on these videos, what is a typical size living room that you’re dealing with?

[@BLK2000]

@@JulieKhuu my living room now is 14'x13' and I did abit of research, that seams pretty average, as the average size living room in the UK is said to 16.01m2 Can't wait to see what you come up with!! :)

[@cdsandiego]

Great ideas. Thanks for posting this clip.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Craig 🙏🏻☺️

[@TalkyWilliam]

Thanks for sharing - I recently bought a new home and it has quite a big space for home office + entertainment room while I was not working. I am looking for ideas on how to decorate it and your tips will help me to avoid some mistakes. Thanks again.

[@JulieKhuu]

Let me know how it goes Talky! Would love to hear what worked and didn’t 👍🏻☺️

[@shannendunham8666]

This video was wonderful #subscribed ! But the desk against the window thing , killed me!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Shannen! I appreciate the support 🙏☺️

[@thomgrlisdebra]

These tips were very helpful. My office is a 10 x 12 foot space, and I want it to be inviting. Thanks so much!

[@JulieKhuu]

Hope these tips help with your styling and layout Debra! Thank you for watching 🙏🏻☺️

[@nicoledelvalle03]

Hi Julie! I just found your channel and I’m so glad I did! I just moved into my new condo in October, and while I love decorations and interior design, I’m really no good at it. I’m trying to go for that modern farmhouse look, which is pretty easy considering it’s “ all the rage” right now. Reminds me of pumpkin spice lattes haha. For my office space, I’m a fifth grade teacher, so I’ve been working from home a lot lately. I also love to craft and make things, so I have a lot of “supplies,” like A LOT! I also have tons of text books and teachers manuals. My desk is currently under the window 🤦🏻‍♀️. I need help lol. I have no idea how to get my stuff in an aesthetically pleasing situation while also being functional. Also, can you put an area rug on top of a carpet? Would that be weird? Do you know of anyone that works in Las Vegas that could help a sister out? 🙋🏻‍♀️ Love your channel! So glad I found you! You’re a pleasure to watch.

[@JulieKhuu]

Yes you can place an area rug over carpet if it’s a low pile. Great way to define space and inject more color. I would source a bookshelf to store all the supplies. Check out the glam office makeover I did for more tips! Thank you for watching and happy new year! 🎆

[@MissyEtendances]

Love your channel and all the help you're always giving, but just wanted to add: the feng shui rule to have the desk not against a wall is perfect for certain types of offices. For ex: we just designed our new home office, and just like our current one, we put an ultra long double desk (actually made from a kitchen countertop :-p) againt a wall: we're a couple of gamers working from home in gaming/cloud engineering: we need our wall mount screens (2 each) and multiples computers with the associated lighting bouncing of the wall behind our screens. And we like to look at each other screens, so sometimes functionnality has to come first and the ideal design second ;-) like you always say, we need to adapt to our way of living^^

[@JulieKhuu]

Function always comes first in my book Clodecker! You’re prioritizing your needs, the rest is a bonus 🙌🏻☺️

[@tslilbearshoppe9870]

I did the same thing and I love it. Two desks that are identical (chairs, lamps, computers) and one huge piece of art in between them. I have the rug and I plan to put a small conference table behind us so when you first come in you see that instead of the back of our chairs. The back of the desks are not pretty. Gotta do what ya gotta do

[@jocelynbrown20]

Thanks for your wisdom!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Jocelyn! ☺️🙏🏻

[@erinhuhn5514]

I love your fashion style, along with your amazing interior design tips!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Erin! Fashion was my first love before design ☺️

[@loyalcarlon]

While recently working late into the night, I noticed myself getting spooked for no reason. After some thought, I observed that I had inadvertently positioned my desk so that my back was facing the door. 😅 Flipping my desk around into a “command position,” where I could see the door, completely solved it. 😅 it works!

[@JulieKhuu]

Awesome 👏🏻 thank you for watching and sharing your experience

[@GlitzandGlam55]

Any suggestions for making your home office double as your home gym? I’m actually looking to make my home office multi-purpose for 1) work from home life 2) daily work out / gym space 3) music room with a piano (maybe leveraging the closet, removing the doors from the hinges). What does feng shui say about this? Any videos on making spaces multi-functional? Thank you!!

[@JulieKhuu]

Yes! I have a video that details just that- it’s called Multifunctional guest bedroom ideas. Check it out!

[@GlitzandGlam55]

Thank you!!!

[@yolandaurbano1793]

As always, I’ve learned a lot from your channel! Great ideas, beautiful videos! Like you, I love everything beautiful that satisfy my eyes and feelings. At my age I also have a small working area fronting the window which was recently built, but I put a nice blinds to block the sunlight. Yes, I am not perfect, thus watching your channel teaches me to adopt ideas which will make my small world beautiful!! Thank you Miss Julie. Stay safe and God bless.

[@JulieKhuu]

Love what you said Yolanda, it’s all about finding creative ways to make our small world beautiful! 🙌🏻☺️✨

[@robynfuller3988]

This has been a great series!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you so much for watching Robyn! 🙏🏻☺️

[@lp757]

Thanks Julie. Really needed to hear this. Super helpful. You’re the best!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Lama! 🙏🏻☺️

[@douglasyong6939]

Gravitational pull from the kitchen and living room... Liked the desk placement suggestions

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Douglas 🙏🏻☺️

[@leonardotonatiuhcastillohe1734]

Thanks a lot, found you just in time for my home office rearrangement!

[@leonardotonatiuhcastillohe1734]

I`m already excited to use my new workspace :D

[@JulieKhuu]

Awesome! That’s the spirit 🙌🏻☺️

[@SusieB361]

love this video....until the pandemic, my home office was used occasionally, and my work laptop sufficed. Now, I am working form home permanently, and my office needs a drastic makeover. Over the last 9 months, its gotten more and more crowded.....2 monitors for my work plus a keyboard and my personal iMAC. The desk is too small, and the furniture is in a u-shape around the perimeter. This video has given me so many ideas...from space & floor planning to decor. Thank you!

[@JulieKhuu]

Maybe an L-shaped return and less furniture might help the functionality of your workstation Susie! Thank you for watching 🙏🏻✨

[@manuelsoto9134]

Good advice. I’d like to see the trio of master bedroom, bathroom, walk-in closet.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Manuel! Please let me know what specific questions you have and I’ll address them in the video ☺️

[@Stellaperez658]

Really good tips! I need help w my laundry room. It’s an adequate size but I feel I could do more n use storage. Thank you!

[@JulieKhuu]

Working on it now Estrella! Thank you for watching 🙏🏻☺️

[@donnad8084]

Hi Julie, love your videos! This one really gave me some food for thought, especially how you changed your approach to storing samples. Thank you!

[@JulieKhuu]

Gotta go with how you’re using the space now Donna, not how you did or will use it! 👍🏻☺️

[@wendyp8488]

All of these offices are gorgeous ⭐️

[@JulieKhuu]

Dream spaces to inspire us Wendy! 😍

[@ritaeid_19]

Thanks Julie! Great suggestions!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Rita! 🙏🏻☺️

[@lindacurtis589]

A new subscriber Julie. So glad your video was in my groupings of suggestions!

[@JulieKhuu]

Awesome, thank you for watching Linda! 🙏🏻☺️

[@sagillespie4092]

Thank you Julie for all of your tips especially on office space. Made some changes they look great! I had too much on my desk. Thank you so much, please keep the tips coming.

[@JulieKhuu]

Me too! Totally guilty of too much clutter on my desk. Free the space then free your mind! 🙌🏻

[@tedchoi243]

Great tips!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Ted! ☺️🙏🏻

[@emmalouisejay387]

Your interior design videos are very inspiring and the best I've seen x thanks

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Emma ☺️🙏🏻

[@radhadevik.s.6481]

Thank you Julie for this informative video.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Radha 🙏🏻☺️

[@nuooossa]

Many thanks for all these valuable tips! You inspired me a lot!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching 🙏🏻☺️

[@lorrainegatzke1048]

Hi Julie, you are at least half my age and yet you inspire me with every video. Thank you for prompting me to take a closer look and redefine my space. 🤗😘💖💖💖

[@JulieKhuu]

We all deserve a space we are truly inspired by ✨ Thank you for watching Lorraine! 🙏🏻☺️

[@bitara5218]

Love love your channel! Few questions that perhaps you could make videos out of it:- 1. How to brighten up dark spaces in living room/bedroom/dining room? 2. How to fix pilar right in the center of the living room? which is a bad fengshui 3. How to increase the height of the ceiling visually? 4. How to open up spaces if those walls are part of the structure of the house? 5. How to construct an indoor garden? 6. How to incorporate dark colors in tranditional Chinese family home?

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching and the suggestions Bitara! I have a few videos on how to make small spaces/ low ceilings look bigger, check it out now on my playlist 🙏🏻☺️

[@mrileyga]

As usual you are right on time with great content. I just started putting together my home office last week and I'm excited to make it my own. I'm happy to see that what I've done so far is right on target with your tips.

[@JulieKhuu]

Awesome, I bet it feels awesome to work in a space you’ve designed just for you 🙌🏻

[@lisacalhoun8080]

So helpful!! Especially now that I work from home due to COVID. I was wondering if you have any Videos that help with the basics of design. I recently moved into a house (rental) for the first time and I have no clue how of where to start selecting furniture and decor. It’s harder than I expected! I feel overwhelmed. Any other videos for clueless beginners like me would be appreciated lol.

[@JulieKhuu]

Check out my how to create your dream space series Lisa! 8 episodes that detail my design process step by step 👍🏻

[@wolfpandasa1043]

Really enjoying your videos. I have this mental block with my office. Its used for sewing, an office and a 2 seater couch with coffee table...not feeling productive at all in this space

[@JulieKhuu]

Maybe start with changing the placement of the desk Bianca. Check out my small space series- the new episode on guestroom/home office may help inspire you 👍🏻☺️

[@debbieohalloran9102]

If you set the desk in the middle of the room, away from a wall - what do you do with all you wires (lights, computer, printer, etc.)

[@JulieKhuu]

Printer can stay behind you on a station/ credenza. If you have a lot of cables and wires, you can try to anchor one side of your desk on a wall and run the wires on the floor length of that wall Debbie. Check out my office makeover for how I achieved this look.

[@katkat5420]

Design never shows the way we really work. I have a desktop computer with three monitors, a phone, a calculator, and a printer. How do you plug all that stuff in, hide the chords and the back of the monitors with these gorgeous minimal desks in the middle of the room?

[@denisejewell2385]

@@katkat5420 I have three monitors as well on an L-shape. I have a hutch which I hate but I do need the shelving since my desk is in my living room and I don't have a bookshelf. I have my job and my business so I also have a small laptop that stays closed but it on the desk as well because it's feeding the monitors but I can't use it actually work off of it because it's so small my eyes hurt just trying. Then when I work my business I have one of those switches so that my all in one which is one of the 3 monitors but now my mouse and keyboard switch from the laptop to the all in one and one of the other monitors now works with the all in one. The only thing I have for pleasure is my coffee warmer. I have a ton of plugs and a printer that it on a small shelf next to my desk with the modem and router. This is my real world

[@VampirePurpl3]

If you can, buy a special designed desk. They can make specials holes/openings or put special plugs around the desk.

[@jonathandelossantos9332]

@@katkat5420 I agree, and I wish more designers would push back on the “power position” concept. Most of us aren’t meeting with clients at home and have little need to hide our screens from the doorway. It’s telling that most sample images of this concept have no computers or a small minimal laptop at best. I certainly don’t want to walk in and see the back of my monitor.

[@giraffegoesmoo]

Switching up a career in the middle of a pandemic is TOUGH. BUT ... The idea of creating my own space that is functional and personal to my needs / goals is really fun and exciting! Excited to start working from home.

[@JulieKhuu]

It all starts with creating a haven we’re inspired by Natasha 👍🏻

[@scarletbwilkinson4821]

I am so glad I found you! Wonderful content! Love it! And I would so absolutely love to see more videos on designing/decorating a beautiful, luxurious, sexy, sophisticated home office…that inspires, uplifts and looks like a million, yet doable. 🤗💕

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Scarlet! Check out the small space series on home offices for more tips 👍🏻☺️

[@anneharkin168]

Brilliant as always.🇦🇺🦘💕

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Anne 🙏🏻☺️

[@tapiocadelight2606]

Julie you're the best! My husband and I have got some really great tips from you! We're getting a new home in a few months and look forward to implementing ideas from your channel. Greetings to you from the other side of the Pacific Ocean in Papua New Guinea :)

[@JulieKhuu]

Awesome! So glad I can be a resource when the time comes! 🙌🏻

[@amazinggrace7781]

Very nice video!!! Btw I love your top, where did you buy it? Thanks!!!!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching! It’s really old from Rebecca Taylor/ Nordstrom

[@Sonchiri]

Really great video - I loved all the thoughtful tips and inspirational photo examples

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Sonchiri 🙏🏻☺️

[@rjhicks4631]

Thanks! Great tips 🌹

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching RJ 🙏🏻☺️

[@nikcy5672]

Sooooo Helpful. Thank you.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Nikcy 🙏🏻☺️

[@alleeoskin9944]

Hi! Where did you get your office chair?? I LOVE leopard print!

[@JulieKhuu]

It’s bespoke ☺️

[@crystalliving993]

I paused the video and moved my desk tbh haha. This video was very helpful

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Crystal 👍🏻☺️

[@ziwa13]

😂💕

[@angemarie12]

Rewatching this as I get ready to finally set up my home office. I hate seeing the back of a computer monitor, so I know my desk has to face a wall. Guess I'll be next to the door!

[@JulieKhuu]

The perfect solution 👍🏻

[@lisetfernandez3606]

Thank you!! Love your ideas!!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Liset! 🙏🏻☺️

[@bcfriardoyle7697]

I’m really enjoying this series. I like that we’re hearing more from you . I never thought about personalizing my office so much! Brass etagere here I come! Lovely! 💖🦩

[@JulieKhuu]

I love to look at all my little decor bits to inspire me when I’m working ☺️✨

[@estelleaugust1860]

Well done J!!! My challenge now is to rearrange my work station away from the window. A home office should be cozy.

[@JulieKhuu]

Every room should feel cozy 🙌🏻

[@nickstep817]

Really enjoyed your tips gave me the inspiration to totally redo my home office space!

[@JulieKhuu]

Awesome! 🙌🏻 Let me know how it goes Nick!

[@alpskid]

I love your videos! I just spent the past two days watching your videos. You did such an amazing job breaking down the concepts. Just want to get your quick input about my home office. For my work, I need to have 2-3 big monitors with all kinds of computer wires. If I want the desk to face the entrance, then the back of the computers/monitors as well as the wires (can hide some, but not all) will be exposed to the front entrance. Do you have a solution for it? One option will be facing a smaller side wall (the room is like a rectangular odd shape, with the longer wall facing the entrance)... but I would waste lots of space in the room.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching! My husband has this condition (3 monitors) and he still prioritizes the command position and exposes the wires to face the entry. If this bugs you, you may opt to face the desk on the wall that shares the entry door so you are still in command and can see the entry. Hope that helps!

[@edwandaseymore1847]

Thank you for your channel it's so helpful

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Edwanda 🙏🏻☺️

[@nonawolf7495]

Great video - loved all the ideas and examples! I hope you will do one on how to decorate a windowless room (yeah...my home office has all the charm of a jail cell)

[@JulieKhuu]

I love this idea for a future video Nona! Thank you for watching 🙏🏻☺️

[@AlwaysHereAndNow]

Thank you Julie. My partner and I just moved in my new house (rental) and your channel is really helpful. I'm getting serious about redecorating and really making it feel like home. This video helped for my office choices. Question: What do you suggest for wall colors for offices and accent walls ( temp. wall paper, etc.)?

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Marie! Check out my video on apartment hacks for renters and the one on focal walls should help guide you. 👍🏻☺️

[@harmony3395]

Thanks Julie, some great ideas. However, I can’t imagine sitting with my back to a lovely view so I do look out of the window in order to enjoy it ...

[@JulieKhuu]

Do what makes your heart happy Harmony! 🙌🏻☺️

[@ceceerider222]

Hi Julie, Are you planning on doing another video on office design, Feng Shui, and the dreaded cord management? I work from home and converted my dining room into a home office. Currently using a dining table in the command position facing the entrance. I have a solid wall behind me and a big picture window to the left. I am looking to purchase a desk or dining room table similar to the one at timestamp 5:12 from Kelly Behun studio. Problem is I have two monitors, a central hug to plug everything in, a laptop, and then cords going to the outlets. Cord management with an open desk in command position is a big problem. I am watching a lot of videos on cord management to see how people hide their cords and it is a lot of work. Especially if you are trying to have a stylish office and incorporate Feng Shui. Would love to see a video on this problem and some of your cord management ideas that leaves your office a stylish, functional workspace. Thanks.

[@JulieKhuu]

I’ll share a video showing my husband’s office with three monitors. You can’t win them all so it’s best to prioritize what you want - command position or hidden cords 😅

[@paulatodd9589]

Collaboration, please: Makeup guru Emily Noel gives home guru Julie Khuu a makeup refresh, while Julie gives Emily some great decorating tips -- with three kids!!!

[@JulieKhuu]

I could always use a fresh makeover, love it! (Looking Emily up now 😉)

[@johnrizzo2791]

I really this video. I am one to want my desk in front of the window. I close the shades for less light while I work. Open up shades while I break or end the day. I prefer Spring, Fall and Winter over the summer months. I would prefer to work from home than go to an office outside the home. I have learned to value my personal time.

[@JulieKhuu]

Do what you love always John 🙌🏻☺️

[@ralphpillotiii8153]

Julie, with so many couples working from home it would be interesting to hear your thoughts on designing a two person office to help us tackle its unique challenges. Thank you for the great content. It's been helping us work better with interviewing designers for our new home.

[@JulieKhuu]

Lots of requests for a home office for two, I’ll work that out in a future video Ralph! Thank you for watching 🙏🏻✨

[@jingyuan1029]

Hi Julie, I love your dresser! May I ask for the brand or where to buy it?

[@JulieKhuu]

It’s by Uttermost, sold to the trade but you might be able to find it online Jingyuan.

[@JZ-ly6eb]

Hi Julie, how about adding a small space for office in the living room?

[@JulieKhuu]

I love a desk in the back of a sofa. Think “hotel suite” planning where they manage to fit a desk/bed/ sofa in an entire room

[@claudet963]

@@JulieKhuu How about dining room/ office space/ study? Don't use the dining room much but want to keep it as an option. But I REALLY want a study lounge. Think a city cafe with a comfy reading area with books, books, books.🥰

[@jacquelineguy6231]

Thanks for the great home office tips. I could use your help. I am working from home now and need to redesign my den/gym space to accommodate work. finding it tough to do all three in one room.

[@JulieKhuu]

Think of the bare minimum needed for each zone and measure it out accordingly on a sketch of the room Jacqueline. Definitely doable if you create a designated area for each. No more, no less. If it’s still tight, something has to go or else you won’t find success in any of the three

[@naimahq8739]

You don’t seem to have a restriction of space, however a small corner of my living room will be utilized as a office. I will have a very clean and non clutter space but it’s CRUCIAL for me to have my whiteboard (on the wall). Do you have ANY TIPS on how to make it discreet and hide it when not used? Thank you in advance!

[@JulieKhuu]

You can look for a canvas art piece slightly larger than the whiteboard to affix right over it Naimah 👍🏻

[@johnsjourney2221]

"You shouldn't use your bedroom, try the living room." then "Make sure your workplace is in a quiet room." Great. Thanks.

[@JulieKhuu]

Lol. The living room can be a quiet space when the kids are in school during the day John 👍🏻

[@beckyann7572]

Really enjoyed this, I have a sitting area off my bedroom that has become my office, its only temporary because of covid. I've really had to add plants, organizing and make its own zone. Love your tips to make flow with the home, room. Looking forward to the holiday videos.

[@JulieKhuu]

It’s essentially the room I spend the most time in, so the home office has to be functional and inspiring! Thank you for watching Becky Ann! 🙏🏻☺️

[@tiarrab.8267]

Learned some great tips! Thanks for this video!!

[@JulieKhuu]

Awesome, thank you for watching Tiarra! 🙏🏻☺️