How to Squeeze an Office Into Your Home
Don’t have a spare room for a home office? There’s still plenty you can do with a lot less
Although working from home has its perks, easy access to domestic comforts make it tough to create a space that inspires and keeps us focused. In an ideal world, our study would be a spacious, uncluttered room with plenty of natural light and storage that get us in the right frame of mind. But if that is not an option, here is what we can do to still squeeze in a zen-like home office.
Tucked away spaces are good too
Not everybody likes their workstations exposed for the world to see. Or if it is in the bedroom, you may not want a to-do reminder when you’re just about ready for bed. Here, is a pint-sized work space that is cleverly concealed in a cupboard. To manage a tight workstation, a desk with drawers and built-in space for your laptop and other gadgets keeps things tidy. In addition, cane storage baskets on the shelves above, can help you stay onto of your paperwork whilst bringing in some character.
Not everybody likes their workstations exposed for the world to see. Or if it is in the bedroom, you may not want a to-do reminder when you’re just about ready for bed. Here, is a pint-sized work space that is cleverly concealed in a cupboard. To manage a tight workstation, a desk with drawers and built-in space for your laptop and other gadgets keeps things tidy. In addition, cane storage baskets on the shelves above, can help you stay onto of your paperwork whilst bringing in some character.
Every corner counts
There is no such thing as wasted or dead space. All you really need is a tiny nook to make a spot work for you. Standing at just 35x36x112 inches, this study keeps things simple with a suspended light wood desk that supports open shelves for storage. Given its compact nature, it can easily be hidden away behind long curtains to give you a little extra privacy when you have to pull an all-nighter.
There is no such thing as wasted or dead space. All you really need is a tiny nook to make a spot work for you. Standing at just 35x36x112 inches, this study keeps things simple with a suspended light wood desk that supports open shelves for storage. Given its compact nature, it can easily be hidden away behind long curtains to give you a little extra privacy when you have to pull an all-nighter.
Pulling double duty
Most Indian houses usually don’t have to deal with the dead space under the staircase, but if you do have to, 3dseekers from Ghazaibad has come up with an unconventional design that is a staircase, workspace and storage unit all in one. The best part is that it very easy on the eye and there is enough room for even a potted plant or two.
How to Bring Your Home Office into the 21st Century
Most Indian houses usually don’t have to deal with the dead space under the staircase, but if you do have to, 3dseekers from Ghazaibad has come up with an unconventional design that is a staircase, workspace and storage unit all in one. The best part is that it very easy on the eye and there is enough room for even a potted plant or two.
How to Bring Your Home Office into the 21st Century
Style up the wall
Bare walls are a valuable asset, especially when you’re short on space. Rather than building wide, consider looking upwards. Easy-to-install floating shelves are a great way to break up a wall and give you that extra storage without making the space look claustrophobic.
Bare walls are a valuable asset, especially when you’re short on space. Rather than building wide, consider looking upwards. Easy-to-install floating shelves are a great way to break up a wall and give you that extra storage without making the space look claustrophobic.
Say no to legs
Fitting a desk that eats up your tight space can be the most taxing part of the design. Opting for a built-in solution gives you everything you need – maximum space with minimal visual break. Making good use of its dimensions, this built-in option seamlessly extends into a shelving unit and seating area with no separate legs required.
Fitting a desk that eats up your tight space can be the most taxing part of the design. Opting for a built-in solution gives you everything you need – maximum space with minimal visual break. Making good use of its dimensions, this built-in option seamlessly extends into a shelving unit and seating area with no separate legs required.
White as snow
There is nothing wrong with the classics. If a compact space is what you are dealing with, then pick light tones and keep it minimal, so that your home office feels clean and light. Try the occasional touches of beige to create a sense of warmth.
Tip: Break the monotony of white by adding a patterned wallpaper or floor tiles but stick to the same family of colours.
There is nothing wrong with the classics. If a compact space is what you are dealing with, then pick light tones and keep it minimal, so that your home office feels clean and light. Try the occasional touches of beige to create a sense of warmth.
Tip: Break the monotony of white by adding a patterned wallpaper or floor tiles but stick to the same family of colours.
Bring into the fold
Another nifty way of creating a workstation when you have no space is a pull-out table. It may not be the most practical if you have to clean out your desk and stack it up every night, but it beats having to balance your laptop, papers and other electronics on your lap any day.
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How did you manage to carve out your home office? In the Comments section, tell us what worked for you.
Another nifty way of creating a workstation when you have no space is a pull-out table. It may not be the most practical if you have to clean out your desk and stack it up every night, but it beats having to balance your laptop, papers and other electronics on your lap any day.
Read more:
20 Most Popular Home Office Photos
Tell us:
How did you manage to carve out your home office? In the Comments section, tell us what worked for you.
A little sunlight can go a long way to keep you on your toes, especially when you feel the snooze coming along after those hearty home-made lunches. If you have a bit of an open space near a window in your living or bedroom, then set up your desk facing it. Basking in good light will always keep the lull away from your workday. To save space, all you then need is an empty wall to put in a build-in bookcase for easy access to your files. Choose pieces that seamlessly blend with the existing look for better transition.