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When searching for a dedicated workspace in a small apartment, the truth is that something is better than nothing. It's not unusual for a room to have an awkward corner, alcove, or niche in a space that doesn't contribute much to how you use an apartment, but that might be adaptable for a small desk. Take a look at these spaces that serve up both pragmatic ways to include a desk in a small apartment and innovative design solutions that'll up your WFH game. This bedroom closet is slightly larger than the last one, so there’s room for a narrow drawer unit supporting the desk top. When you're dealing with a small apartment, being sure that your furniture and decision choices will both fit and not create awkward spaces will help you to prevent buyer's remorse. In this Chelsea apartment, designed by PROJECT AZ, banquette seating upholstered in pretty fabric makes for the ideal small dining idea inserted alongside the kitchen.
Install slim floating shelves that can be attached to the wall just above or to the side of your desk that offer additional storage for your stationery, files, and more. And, to create the illusion of space, don't stick anything to the walls. Instead, a chalkboard wall idea is a great resource to ensure you don't waste paper or post-it notes.
Consider flooring in a small apartment thoughtfully
Quirky architecture is actually a win for squeezing in a work area. If you have a little window seat area, a bump-out, or a nook, put a chair and a little desk or a table right there, and use this space to work. Spots near windows are especially good because you don’t have to worry about extra sources of lighting, at least not during the day. Right now, I’m using a cute desk like this white and wood minimalist laptop desk. It was important to me, when choosing a desk for my home office, to have a desk with drawers.
This setup by LeClair Decor includes a small surface with drawers, as well as a few floating shelves, in between large cabinets, creating an all-inclusive workspace. In this rustic home, interior designer Arbor & Co. rises to the challenge by filling an empty alcove with a tiny built-in desk and additional shelves for storage. Before we moved, Dan was using a sturdy home office standing desk, and Dan also started using the Flexispot Soutien desk chair. The duo worked like a pretty good match, in the corner of the living room farthest from the bedroom and kitchen. Such is the nature of our 24/7 work culture that even country houses are often equipped with a place to put in a few hours work on a Sunday afternoon.
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“Suddenly having to work and spend all my time here pushed me to do a complete overhaul of my space, to make it as comfortable, bright, spacious, and pleasant to spend time in as possible! She added awall-mounted folding deskandchair to save her from having to sit on the couch as a workspace. How do you zone the space to give different parts of the home a unique purpose?
This split-level Parisian home office from Space Factory has a lower level with a narrow U-shaped work surface and a white pegboard on the wall for storage and display. Accessible by a ladder, the mezzanine level houses a second workstation, perfect for a work-at-home couple that doesn't mind being on top of one another. It offers a tufted chair and a rustic wooden desk illuminated by a barrel floor lamp. Simple home office with a wooden desk and chair that blends in with the lower paneled walls. A vintage telephone, unique clock and random artworks can be seen all over the place. A home office integrated into the bedroom showcasing a sleek white desk topped with shelvings.
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For a small apartment, investigate furniture that doubles up with a storage function. There are plenty of sofas and beds which offer generous storage underneath, reclaiming a huge amount of storage space from these floor space guzzlers. Ursula Carmona for Home Made By Carmona turned a closet off her living room into a functional home office. The small but functional space has a built-in desk and storage painted in matte blue, shelves styled with knicknacks, and a modern pendant light that gives the tiny space some dimension. Cattano’s philosophy on small spaces is all about living better with less.
Guest room ideas are great place to start as they are frequented less often. You could add a small desk and sleek chair that won’t be obtrusive should you have guests come to stay. This small home office idea takes utilizes the length of a hallway wall to maximize the horizontal space you have. If you find that setting up your home office is too complicated or overwhelming to do yourself, you can always pay someone to do it for you. There are professionals who would be happy to help you optimize your workspace. Also, consider limiting the items in your workspace to only a computer keyboard, a mouse, and a lamp if needed.
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This home office from JL Design is located on the landing in front of a window with a wide-open view that keeps the small space from feeling too confined. A fluffy rug, a vase of flowers, and a cactus sitting on the floor add comfort and coziness. Check out these small home offices for inspiration on how to make your at-home workstation into a functional, energizing space that is as stylish and personal as the rest of your home.
Because you are working with a small space, you can’t just buy a storage unit or piece of furniture and call it a day. Instead, you need to look for multiple functional pieces, look for hidden storage, and wasted space. To liven up the folders and pen holders, bring in a plant or two to reap all the benefits they provide while you work.
Deirdre Sullivan is an interior design expert and features writer who specializes in home improvement as well as design. She began her career as an assistant editor at Elle magazine and has more than a decade of experience. Deirdre contributes content for brands including The Spruce and Realtor.com, and has been a featured speaker at various conferences.
A framed print and a tall gold lamp add contrast and help the desk corner to feel integrated into the rest of the room. This petite home office from Leanne Ford Interiors has an effortless hideaway feel, with vintage furniture and an oversized freeform bulletin board wall that keeps inspiration at hand. This sleek and petite home office work station from Jules Interiors has a pink and white palette, mixed metals, a vintage-style lamp, an oversized photograph that's almost as wide as the desk, and a cushy upholstered chair. This home office from Sarah and Sons Interiors has salmon pink walls, bold color accents, and a traditional wood desk facing one of the room's many windows. But the home office set-up in this spacious bedroom from Becca Interiors is designed to fit into the surroundings, in the same warm wood and beige tones as the rest of the room.
Consider studio apartment layout ideas where a desk might be in the center of the space – behind a sofa can work well with disrupting the flow of the room. Of course, the future for many people is unclear, but some of these desk ideas for apartments lend themselves better to a temporary situation than others. These ideas range in scale to suit a variety of different WFH lifestyles, from the occasional to the seasoned from-home worker. When you're decorating an apartment – especially a small one – its square footage doesn't tend to be on your side for this sort of thing. That means you might have to get creative to fit one into your floorplan. Small mezzanines are particularly well suited to creating loft bed ideas, which can help provide extra sleeping space for guests and may not require such head height to be usable.
Mezzanine home offices will provide a sense of separation between work and home and can be a great space-saving solution. But if you are sensitive to noise or live with other people who are home during the day, keep in mind that they can also feel like an echo chamber that amplifies the slightest sound. This mezzanine home office from Maestri Studio has a treehouse feel thanks to the window framing and view of the treetops.
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