Home Office Arrangement Ideas for Two

Dave Kushner • Feb 09, 2021

Like many people, you may have found yourself sharing your home office space with someone else. It’s certainly an adjustment, but it doesn’t have to be a stressful one.

With these four simple home office arrangement ideas for two, you’ll have an organized, well-functioning home office that suits everyone’s needs.

Read on to learn more!

Find the Right Space

The first step is to find the right space for your home office for two, according to Entrepeneur.com. If you already have a dedicated room as your office, then you’re a step ahead. If you don’t have a chosen space yet or you have a small house, don’t worry. Choose a space that can do the following:

Accommodate two people and any equipment, such as computers and phones
Has enough room for desk space
Allows for good lighting
Is comfortable and feels like a work environment instead of an extension of your personal home

Try a Two Person Desk

Yes, two-person desks are a real thing and not just for kids. A two-person desk in your home office is a simple, affordable way to create a functional workspace. There are a lot of two-person desk options to choose from too. Here are some ideas, courtesy of Decoist.com:

Traditional Two-Person Desks: This type of two-person desk for a home office looks like a traditional desk but has enough room to fit two people, chairs, computers, books, phones, and other accessories without feeling cluttered or cramped.
Wall-Mounted Desks: The wall-mounted, two-person desk uses available wall space to create a built-in-the-wall desk, sort of like a Murphy bed for desks. While this may take a little redesigning within your home, it removes the need for additional furniture that could take up space. This type of arrangement is great for people utilizing a small office space.
Stand-Up Desks: You can really put a small space to good use with a stand-up desk because these desks can allow you to sit for a while and stand for a while with the click of a button. They’re not big and bulky, so it’s easy to fit two people in your office space. And, bonus, stand up desks can get you standing a little more throughout the day.

Organize Your Home Office Space

Marie Kondo is right. If it doesn’t bring you joy or peace, it’s time to let it go. The same goes for your home office. With two people working in close proximity, having a tranquil, organized space where you can work effectively is more important than ever.

After choosing the right space and desk for your home office, it’s time to organize your space to be work optimized. How do you get started? First, consider your organizational needs and ask your home office partner what organizational needs they have. Now it’s time to go Marie Kondo on your home office.

Keep only your essential work items on your desk, such as your notebook, computer, phone, and a pen or pencil holder.
Choose cabinets or drawers that can hold other important items, including files, spare chargers, or manuals.
Have an indoor plant, a small indoor water fountain, or a couple of personal items to make your home office unique.
Hang accomplishments or inspirational art pieces on the walls.
Leave clutter out!

Make Your Home Office Space Yours

Do you feel like your neck or back hurt after working all day? Do you want your home office to be functional and aesthetically pleasing? Then make your home office space yours by looking into different solutions.

Workspace Solutions: Build a workspace that is customized to your needs can help ease stress on your body. You can get your work done and still feel good, so you can enjoy your activities at the end of the day.
Office Cabinets: Personalize your cabinets for style and use. You can keep the items you don’t need on top of your desk or behind the cabinet doors. You’ll know where everything is but won’t add clutter to your workspace.
Drawers: Having drawers that you can actually use goes a long way in customizing your home office. You can look into different sized drawers depending on your preferences, some of which include a lock and key.
Go for Accessibility: If you have a mobility or other impairment, having an accessible home office space is extra important. You need to be able to access your items easily and without getting tangled up in cords, papers, or the space of the person you’re sharing it with.

Conclusion

You’ve adapted to sharing your workspace with another person, and now it’s time to make that space exceptional. With these simple arrangement ideas, you will be ready to create a functional home office space for you and your desk-mate!