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Hoover: Having a home office nowadays is becoming a necessity. Spare bedrooms aren't the only spaces that make great home offices. A closet, a corner, a hallway, or even the kitchen island can become the perfect work area both in small or big spaces.
Small But Efficient Simplicity is key in small spaces. A cozy nook like this needs only the essentials. This built-indesk has one large drawer for files and smallerdrawers for office supplies. Semicustomcabinetry options are an affordable way to get exactly what you want. Consult your local cabinetry store or home center to explore design options. Or measure your nook and hunt down a ready-made desk that will fit your space.
Rearranged FurnitureMove your sofa to the center of your living room or family and use the space behind it as a home office. An elegant glass-top desk and narrow credenza occupy the space behind the sofa. With this arrangement, if your TV is centered in front of your sofa, your desk will be too, providing entertainment while you work.
Along the WallA wall of solid shelves can sometimes dominate a room, so change it up a bit by adding a desk between shelving units, or in this case, between a bookcase and armoire. To unify the elements and achieve the look of a built-in, keep everything the same color.
Kitchen NichePay bills and cook a casserole without ever leaving the kitchen. All this is possible with adesk conveniently located in a kitchen nook. Let the spaces flow into one another by using the same material and hardware for yourcabinetry. Here, a simple surface extension provides the perfect amount of space for a single workstation in the heart of your home.
Smooth TransitionUtilize spare kitchen space by adding adjustable wire shelving to bare walls. Create a seamless transition by continuing the kitchencolor scheme in the underdesk storage area.
Island HideawayAdd office space to the list of many functions a kitchen island provides. A drop-leaf table slides out from under this island, an ideal spot for doing homework, using a laptop, or paying bills. Storage drawers above the table are handy for storing bills, paper, pens, stamps, and more. When not in use, the table slides back into the island and is concealed behindcabinet doors that match the island's style.
Rethink Your SpacePut an extra closet to use by converting it into a clever and inexpensive workstation. Remove the doors and any extra shelving, paint the interior of the closet, and simply add a desk. To polish off the new nook, install baseboards to match the rest of the room and add task lighting, like these pendant lamps, to illuminate the space.
From Nook to OfficeThe spare bedroom shouldn't be just for guests. Make the most of a seldom-used space by adding a home office. A sleek, narrow deskand simple furniture increases its functionality without being too distracting. When guests arrive, this room can accommodate work and relaxation in a stylish setting.
Space with a ViewTurn your window area into a small office. Install a built-in desk and shelves under a large window for a work area with a view. Here, a wooden ledge mounted under the windowsill serves as a countertop, supported by a shelving unit that ties into its surroundings.
All-in-One SpaceWith spaces to work, sleep, and relax, there's hardly a reason to leave this master suite. Thisdesk is tucked into the short hall between the master bath and bedroom. The stained pineflooring ties the office space to the other areas of the master suite.
Hallway HideoutHallways provide lots of opportunities for multifunctional spaces. This desk is tucked into the end of an upstairs hallway. The windowabove the built-in desk provides a nice view of the neighborhood. The library ladder makes it easy to reach stored books and office supplies.
Double TakeA two-sided desk doubles the workspace, but not the used floor space. This desk is assembled from an unfinished bookcase and a laminate-covered piece of medium-density fiberboard structured by two pairs of legs. The whole structure is just 5 feet long.
