How to Create an Office Space anywhere in Your Home

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Creating Your Work Space at Home.

The best way to work from home is to have your very own home office space. However, not everyone has a spare room that they can transform into a home office. If you’re facing a similar situation, don’t worry. All it takes is a bit of creativity and intelligence to turn any space in the house into an office space. We’ll assume you through the handiest tips for starting work from absolutely anywhere in your home in this post. So, without any further delays, let’s get right into it!

1. Invest in mobile furniture

If you have a table and a chair that can be moved around the house, more than half your work is done. You could also buy a foldable table if you do the majority of your work on a laptop. With a foldable table and a floor seat, you can set up your remote office literally anywhere, even outside in the garden.

2. Transform closets into cubicles

Cubicle-type workspaces are a hallmark of offices around the world. If you’re short on space at your place for a full-blown office setup, you can try converting one or more closets into cubicles. You could set up such cubicles wherever there are closets – from the dining room to the hallway. However, remember to steer clear of closets used as storage spaces by other family members.

3. Combine office work with household chores

If you have to perform household chores and do an office job as well, it’s best to set up your home office somewhere close to where all the household action keeps happening. However, be prepared to sacrifice peace and quiet if you do this. For example, if you’re in charge of cooking the meals, you could have a compact office space inside the kitchen.

4. Get a Murphy wall bed

If you’re planning to set up your home office space in the bedroom, we recommend investing in a Murphy wall bed. A Murphy wall bed will allow you to fold the bed up into the wall, effectively hiding it from view. This will add space to your bedroom when you don’t need the bed. Feel free to utilize this space to set up your remote office. Then, once you’re done working, you can unfold the bed again.

So, if you don’t have an extra room for setting up a dedicated office space, use these tips to make the most of what you have.

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Ellie Rodriguez is an Interior Designer who graduated in 2019 but with vast experience in the industry. Ellie planned, coordinated, and managed many big and small projects designing homes and offices. Ellie's favourite colours are gold and white, and now she is here to inspire you.