With the economy the way that it's been going and with gas prices pinching into many budgets, there are a growing number of people looking to work from home. The modern home office is a place where you need to work, but where you also need to live. That's why you need a streamlined look that will make for a great office, but fit into the rest of the house. Luckily, there are many products out there that can help you achieve this look.
To start off, modern lighting can help you achieve an updated look for your drab home office space. Chrome overhead lighting like the offerings from Hampstead Lighting can give your office a clean, fresh look. Table lamps with similar lines will brighten up your desk.
Next, you should probably update your desk and chair, especially if you're using an old table or the kitchen chair for this purpose. If you have clients over, this could give them a negative impression of you and your business. 
Conference tables now come in various shapes and sizes. For example the glass conference table from Uffix will spice up any meeting. The space is intimate, and the glass table is quite striking. Of course, the surface is glass, which with overuse could break or chip.
For your new executive chair, the Herman Miller Mirra Work Chair is quite impressive. It comes in several different designs that can match any of your decor. Plus, this ergonomically designed chair was conceived to help relieve pressure points and make for a more comfortable seat in which to work.
Since you're in your office chair for many hours during the day, this is a necessity. Another neat feature of this chair is that up to 96 percent of the materials from which this chair is made can be recycled.
Overall, you want your office to be neat and free of clutter. Personal storage cabinets from Clara come in many modern designs. You want to have as few knickknacks and other paraphernalia on your desk. These will fit perfectly in
your new storage cabinet.
As far as wall colors go, white tends to be the preferred shade since it provides for a soothing appearance and fits in nicely with most decor. But, you can paint your walls any color as long as it fits in with your new, modern home office furnishings.