Cathy Phillips & Co
1. Make use of any space It’s surprising how little space you need for a home office. As long as the desk is large enough to accommodate a laptop, then it can function as a place to work. This office...
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2. Try this recipe Perfectly designed, this office is a study (no pun intended) in what can be achieved in a small space. It takes up little room, but delivers a desk, shelves and drawers. It has an electrical...
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3. Slot in a freestanding desk Although building in a desk is often the go-to option for any office in a cupboard, if space allows, consider slotting in a freestanding design for more of a cosy study vibe....
Black and Milk | Interior Design | London
4. Hide it all away This desk belongs in a tiny, multi-tasking studio apartment that’s been fitted with ingenious space-saving designs. The desk includes drawer space beneath and shelves above, served...
Sutro Architects
5. Reflect for depth Use mirrors, installed on the office’s back wall, to create an illusion of space. This makes working at a compact desk feel more open, bright and spacious. This idea probably works...
Applegate Tran Interiors
6. Decorate the doors Make a feature of folding doors that conceal desk space by opting for a bold shade or high-gloss finish. When open, they frame the work area with energy and colour, making sitting...
Jonathan Clark Architects
7. Think big It’s tempting to imagine that an office in a cupboard is, by definition, a solution specifically for small, hard-working spaces. In reality, though, the cupboard concept works with any size...
Roundhouse
8. Borrow kitchen design ideas This neat and nifty workstation features the same units as the kitchen it belongs within, creating a cohesive look. A roller door pulls down to conceal the desk space, helping...
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9. Drop down The most simple office in a cupboard can be created with a panel that conceals storage inside a niche and drops down to become a desktop. Just add chair! The magic of multi-tasking furniture...
Michael K Chen Architecture
10. Slide over here Bi-folding doors are often used to conceal a small office, but if space allows, sliding doors – as seen here – create a neater finish, with fewer handles needed and no vertical lines...
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