Even the smallest nooks can become efficient offices.
And then there’s the question ofhow to keep that pint-sized workstation organizedand functional.
Turn a Closet into a Desk
Turn a small closet into an inviting workspace with just a few add-ons.
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Funky wallpaper adds personality and turns the “cloffice” into a fun focal point.
Hang Bulletin Boards
Make a small desk seem bigger with the addition of cork or pushpin boards.
The addition of casters allows the small desk to roll to where you need it.
This small desk style also features plenty of file space below.
Some desk organizers also come with drawers to make the most of vertical space that might otherwise go unused.
Then hang floating shelves to function as a desk and bookshelf.
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Install an overhead light to free up space on your desk, then pull up acomfy office chair.
Add Custom Storage
A small desk can still have a ton of personality.
But the star is the built-in shelves and the graphic wallpaper installed above.
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Graphic green herringbone paper highlights the storage area and the arch above the desk.
Woven baskets keep papers andoffice supplies organizedand a rattan chair with a cushion slides into the small-space desk.
A sheet of plywood or butcher block can form an inexpensive floating desk.
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Utilize the nearby furniture units, such as these IKEA armoires, to store office supplies.
This leaves plenty of space for creating on the desktop and works well in a sewing or craft room.
Anarray of succulentssoak up sunlight in a nearby window for a small-space desk area with a view.
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Credit: Adam Albright
Credit: Adam Albright
