How to Create an Inviting Home Office When You Have No Room

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Whether you’re a self-employed professional, business owner, telecommuter, or student, a home office space is essential for promoting productivity and efficiency. Unfortunately, most of us don’t have an entire room to dedicate to a home office. With a little planning and some creative thinking, you can design a functional office space anywhere in your home. No spare room needed! If you’re having trouble fitting an office into your small living space, the following tips might help you out.

Declutter and Minimize

Chances are that a little decluttering and organizing will open up space in your home for an office. Clear out a closet, corner, or bulky piece of storage furniture that you no longer want. Once you’ve narrowed your belongings down to the essentials, adopt some clever storage solutions. Bob Vila recommends maximizing your under-bed storage with organized storage boxes and adding wall shelving to get clutter off the floor.

To store all those items you don’t need regularly, like holiday decor or equipment for seasonal activities, consider renting a storage unit. Do some research to find a unit with the amenities you need that matches your size and budgeting criteria. Currently, the monthly price of self-storage units in Dublin averages $109. 

Take Your Office Outside

If you just can’t seem to create the space in your home for an office, take your work outside. Garages and sheds can make great offices! Without the surrounding distractions of home life, you might even work more efficiently in a separate building. Consider converting your garage or garden shed into a home office. Cover the concrete floor with carpet tiles or latex paint and add a layer of insulation and drywall to keep your office cozy during the cooler months. 

Plan and Budget Your Design

Before you start making major changes to your home, take some time to plan your office design. Transforming a garage into a functional living space is a lot of work! Even if you’re keeping it simple with an office in a quiet corner of your living room, come up with a budget so you can allocate your money best. For example, it may be worth it to buy a used desk so you can save your money for a supportive chair.

Incorporate Multi-Purpose Furniture and Decor

Functional decorations and multi-purpose furniture can make your office space more enjoyable and convenient during long work hours. Make sure you have enough storage that you won’t be digging through piles of paperwork to get things done. Install floating shelves and use baskets or labeled containers to organize your supplies. For storing notebooks, documents, and important mail, a rolling cart can be useful. Also, large cork boards work great for pinning up schedules and to-do lists. You can even adorn these with motivational pictures!

Keep It Bright and Breathable

Don’t settle for a dark and stuffy office space. Natural lighting and good ventilation can keep you energized and focused all day long. If it’s not possible to position your home office near a window, add bright lights to reduce eye strain. According to The Spruce, indirect ambient light is best for office spaces because it reduces glare and frustrating shadows. You may also want to incorporate some decorative accent lighting to add some visual appeal to your space and make it more inviting. If you’re setting up an office in a closet or another tight area of your home, add a fan to keep the fresh air flowing. You may even want to add some air-purifying plants, like a bamboo palm or peace lily.

Just because your home is on the smaller side doesn’t mean you have to get your work done at the kitchen table. Treat yourself by designing a comfortable little office space where you can hide away from the ever-present distractions around your home. With a little planning, your new workspace might just be the envy of your whole family!

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