25 Inspiring Shared Home Office Ideas Plus Sharing Tips
Bringing your work home with you is nothing new. However setting up a home office for yourself is something else but in this day and age, very much needed. But if you have limited space and two of you work from home, you’ll have to get creative with your workspace.
Sharing a home office might be the most practical way of getting the space needed and getting a work balance right. It might mean shared space with your kids if they’re on holiday or a “his and hers” office if you’re sharing with your spouse.
Of course, sharing a workspace comes with its issues. Especially if you’re doing different types of work.
Anyway for most of us who haven’t got an extra spare room available, then sharing a home office is the best way for a dedicated work space. Even if that means carving out a nook in another room like the living room or kitchen.
Here are some inspiring shared home office ideas as well as some great tips on how to navigate sharing an office space at home.
Shared Home Office Ideas
Long Double Desks
One of the most practical layouts for a shared office for two is a wall-to-wall desk. It’s a simple setup and doesn’t interfere too much with the rest of the space.

Don’t worry if you don’t have a spare room for a dedicated workspace. This beautiful bedroom office setup has all the space needed for two people to work, with a wall-to-wall work desk and cabinets. Plus a nice window view that lets plenty of light in.
If you have a bedroom space that’s big enough to house a double work desk, then why not?


A middle cabinet unit and drawers divide the long work desk into two areas. This keeps the room open and light but with enough storage when needed. Two plush swivel chairs keep you comfortable when sitting for long hours.
Another way to keep your room airy and open is to paint the space all white and opt for floating wall shelves. Simple wooden stools are used for seating with all the storage cabinets under the desk.

This double work desk has plenty of room for two computer setups. They’ve doubled their storage space below the desk with shallow open shelves and Ikea cabinets that support the work desk. I love that they’ve paired their Eiffel chairs with faux furs for a cozy seat.


The Ikea Alexa cabinets are a popular choice for desk storage. They’re clean-looking and come in different options in drawers and cabinets. Amanda used them for her beautiful office guest bedroom and added desk-to-ceiling shelving to utilize space for storage.
Sara from Black & Blooms also used her guest bedroom to double up as a his and hers office space for herself and her husband. Sara paired two of the Ikea trestles to support the desk. An Alexa middle unit was used for the middle support. Wishbone chairs office accessories and wall decor complete the setup.
Butted Desk Areas
If you have a big room and need a little more work desk surface area, then these desk ideas will be a great option. Have your desks butted together so you’re either side by side or opposite each other. It’s up to you.


The double desk space from Forward Features is set up so they’re sitting next to each other. Floating shelves styled with books, photos, and plants makes a lovely backdrop for the room.
If you’re working on laptops two desks butted up together will give you enough space to stretch out for some creative work.

Need some privacy while working? Have your computer screens back to back and mirror your setup just like this little home office. Two trestles, two cabinets, and the same chairs to keep things simple.


You don’t have to float your double desk in the middle of the room. Keep one side against the wall to leave plenty of walk space around the rest of the tables.
Angled WorkSpace Layouts
Transform awkward angled rooms into the best workspace!


Slanted walls and low ceilings can make it difficult to fit a bed in the space. But when you work with the room angles you can create a quiet home office for two, just as these two home office designs have done.
Single Shelf Home Office Spaces
Get creative with your work area and do something different.


Who would have thought that raw building supplies would make a cool workstation? It’s simple but effective and the single ledge is a perfect way to display and layer some artwork.
Use a patterned wallpaper to liven up your home office for two. You’ll both have to agree on the wallpaper choice. Mary chose a spotted wallpaper and paired two pink chairs with the otherwise minimal setup. The streamlined white desk and shelf keep the wall and chairs as the focal point of the office.
Open Storage Display
Open wall storage serves as easy access for your work essentials and keeps your work desk clutter-free. These two shared workspaces style their wall storage differently…


Shelving on brackets is a nice way to style and display some personal and work things. Or keep your open wall storage purely practical for storing folders, files, and equipment.
Double Desk, Double Storage
If you have lots of equipment or work files, storage will be a top priority for you both. Maximize your storage by combining different solutions.


Both of these home offices have chosen to make the most of the wall space with upper cabinets. This is great for keeping your desk completely clean. And the floor space is kept open and clear to balance out the design.
Double Desk Corner Layout
Don’t let your corners go to waste!


Anita Yokota maximized her narrow room into a corner office for two. She made the most out of the height space by using built-in cabinetry for the lower and upper storage. Mixing between open and closed storage so the room still feels open. A bright rug adds colour and fun to the modern office space.
Micheala wanted a space for her guests to stay but still needed a workspace for her husband and herself. So she transformed the spare bedroom into a home office guest room combo.
With the L-shape work desk, the sofa bed can be pulled out easily. Micheala used muted colours and warm materials with pops of brass for contrast.
Stairway Office Landing For Two
Is your stair landing space going unused?


A home office doesn’t have to be enclosed within four walls. These work areas for two are located on their stair landing. Transforming an empty open unused space into a classy and practical place to work.
Different Views Home Office

Let your kids join you while you work and give them their own desk. One desk has a window view and the smaller desk faces a bright gallery wall. Two adults will have to compromise on different views when sharing a home office so play fairly!
Workspace For Three
Need a space for more than two?

Getting any child to do their homework can be a challenge. But a space like this is sure to get them excited to come and study for a while!
How To Share A Home Office Tips
1. Create Zones
A shared layout is going to look completely different depending on who it is you’re sharing with so zoning is important.
Having physical lines or boundaries isn’t necessary but it will have to be clear who’s space is whose. Which areas or storage are to be shared and what is for individual use only? That’s something that is going to have to be agreed upon together. No assumptions!
Creating a harmonious space is key to a work office for two people or more. So everyone needs to be happy with their designated area and have enough space to do what’s needed.
2. The Layout
You know what you’re working with, so make the most of your space. There are lots of options to choose from, a long wall desk, a T desk shape or tables butted up together. Keep reading and you’ll see some ideas of what layouts will work.
This might mean that one person has a larger area than another. One person might only need a space for a laptop and a top drawer for storage. But if you end up with the smaller office share it will be fine if that is all the space needed, as long as you can be productive!
3. Organization
As with creating zones, storage areas are going to have a huge impact on sharing a workspace. Different people have different views as to what counts as organized. Just as long as the shared storage stays shared it will be down to each individual as to how to manage and personalize their desk or work space.
Getting the work essentials and the right storage for everyone’s needs and for the space is equally important.
4. Noise
Noise is going to be something to navigate when sharing a space with someone. Especially when it comes to work and concentrating.
Everyone works differently and there might be a few Zoom meetings and calls to schedule. Noise-canceling headphones might be an idea for one or more of the people sharing.
A good idea is to share any meetings you have planned so one person can make themselves scarce or just low key as possible. It might even be ideal to take an early or late lunch that way you both get some alone office time.
Remember that even when only one person is using the office, sound travels a long way disturbing others in the home. So using items to help soundproof the office will really help. These can be simple things such as layering rugs in the office space.
Grouping plants will help reduce the noise bouncing and echoing around the room. If your room is big enough a room divider will help this could be an open shelving unit with books and plants for decoration.
As long as you haven’t got bare walls and empty space every noise shouldn’t be a big issue.
5. Communication
When it comes to sharing most things, good communication is going to be a big factor in sharing a workspace at home. There are going to have to be compromises and understanding from all involved.
Good luck creating and sharing your home office! I hope you got lots of inspiration for shared home office ideas and you’ll come back here when you’re ready to start.
Chloe
