How to create a home office in a small space

Creating a functional home office isn’t always as simple as buying a desk and calling it a day – especially if you’re working with a small space. The ‘less is more’  mentality works well for most rooms in the home, but it can be tricky to achieve in a home office. Luckily,  there are a few tricks to make your office space feel less cluttered. Read on for our tips on how to create a home office in a small space.

Use a single shelf as a desk

The desk is easily the most used item in any office. It’s where you spend time brainstorming, catching up on emails and maybe even sneakily watching cat videos. So understandably, not having a desk in your home office is a pretty big no-no for most people.

If you’re looking for a desk that won’t protrude into the rest of your space, use a shelf as a desk. Simply mount the shelf to the wall at your desired height or place it under a window to get plenty of natural light whilst you work. Voilà! You have a stylish yet sleek desk that doesn’t take up too much space. Remember, keep office essentials to a minimum to avoid cluttering your desk.

Get a fold down desk for your home office

Wouldn’t it be great if you could fold up your desk once you’re done working? Thankfully, you can!

When space is limited, it’s best to think up, not out. The walls are often the most unused part of any home. But with a wall-mounted floating desk that folds out, you can reclaim your space as soon as you shut down your computer  for the day. 

Plus, storage compartments provide lots of extra storage and desk space. Just make sure you determine how high the desk should be before you mount it to the wall. Most people sit between 28-30 inches from the floor, but of course you can fit the desk to your desired height. 

You could also consider a bureau, so you can tuck away your office for the night when you’re done. 

Transform your closet into a cloffice

Our next idea on how to create a home office in a small space? Make a cloffice! Having a dedicated space to work that you can shut away at the end of a working day will help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Don’t worry! A cloffice isn’t a fancy name for a walk-in closet. The process of making a cloffice, well, involves transforming your closet into an office. The clue is pretty much in the name! But it doesn’t have to be a closet. You can also transform your old cupboard or any other nook in your home into a cloffice.

All you need to do is clear out your cupboard and then add a desk and a comfy chair. Attach shelves to the wall for storage and hang a pinboard on the door to display your calendar,  to-do lists or your favourite motivational quote. Make sure you organise items so you can close the door with ease. 

Convert your loft into a home office

Attics are secluded spaces away from distractions and noise. For this reason, they make the perfect place for a small home office. Plus, this means you don’t have to give up your bedroom or living room to have a dedicated work-only zone. 

You’d be surprised how much a coat of paint and a new carpet can transform your attic. It can turn what once was just a place to store (or hide) miscellaneous items into an inviting work space. 

Having everything you need close at hand will help you stay productive. After all, you don’t want to trek downstairs every time you fancy a coffee. If you have the room, add some home comforts, such as a small kitchen area to prepare hot drinks and a cosy seating area where you can take a breather.

Think outside the box with your storage

You do not need vast amounts of space or money to create a home office in a small space – all you need is some creativity! With ingenious planning, you can turn almost any space into a practical home office.

Got an ottoman at the end of the bed that you don’t use as much as you should? Fill it with dividers to separate your paperwork, stationery and tech. When you need these essentials, simply pop the lid open. When you’re done,  just put the items back in their designated compartments. It’s that simple!

If you’re struggling to find room for your paperwork, you can always put your hard copies in document storage. That way, you know it’s safe, secure and out of harm’s way. No more worrying about spilling coffee on important documents. Plus, you can easily access your documents when and as you need them.

Consider self storage

We hope our tips on how to create a home office in a small space come in handy. However, if you’re struggling to transform your space into the home office of your dreams, Currie Easy Self Storage can help!

If there are important documents or bits of tech that you can’t let go of just yet, it may be time to put them in storage.

Get in touch with us today to see we can help you free up space and create a beautiful home office.