Working from home is the dream of most modern people. Even if at least one day a week we are allowed to work from home, we cannot afford to neglect such an opportunity. But what if you have already become a happy freelancer or managed to divide your working time into office and home?
Daily chores and constant distractions can prevent us from putting our plans into action. Even if you have set yourself up for a productive day, stocked up on tea and your favorite snacks, you are unlikely to get something worthwhile without a suitable place to work. Not everyone can afford to equip a full-fledged office or workshop at home. It is difficult to find a private room in which no one could disturb you. But to equip your personal corner in one of the rooms in the apartment, even a very small one, is quite realistic. We offer you practical ideas and real photos of a workplace equipped right at home.
Workspace for two
Workplace in a separate room
In some apartments, there is still a separate room in which you can equip an entire home office. Let it be small, but still the walls and the door will protect you from everyday noise and help you focus on business. A personal account is not only a desk with a computer. A separate room is often needed for those who are engaged in needlework.
A good idea: equip the room so that there is everything you need for work, such as water and a printer. If this is a workshop, then transfer all the necessary tools there. If this is a home office, then take care of all the necessary equipment. This way you won't be distracted from your workflow by having to bring something from the kitchen or pantry.
Workplace in a narrow room: nothing more! 
Spacious office in a separate room 
Home office for two in a classic style An office in a separate room will create a feeling of a good working atmosphere, even if no one is at home except you. Separate areas for work and leisure will help you maintain a balance between work and family. But what if you don’t have the opportunity to set aside a special place for your favorite thing? Use the idea of building an office in other rooms, for example, in the bedroom!
Workplace in the bedroom
An unexpected decision, but quite acceptable if you know how to distinguish between work and leisure time. Working while lying in bed is certainly tempting, but it does not always lead to a productive time. If you work from home regularly, you'll likely need a good desk with a wide top and plenty of room for a laptop, monitor (and even two), file storage, or craft supplies. A workplace in the bedroom will be comfortable if you equip it with your favorite comfortable things and take care of a good chair or armchair. Working sitting on the couch at a low coffee table is not the best idea for those who want to really earn money, and not just work from home.
To designate functional areas, try positioning the monitor so that it stands with its back to the bed. This will help smooth out the light from the screen, which is important if someone else lives in the room. How and where can you arrange a workplace in the bedroom? If possible, it is better to place the table near the window or so that the light source is on your left. Another way out is to separate the bed from the work area with a bookcase. This will help create a comfortable layout and make the atmosphere of the office more private.
Workplace in the bedroom by the window 
A full-fledged workplace in a spacious bedroom 
Cozy work area Workplace in the living room
Arranging a workplace in the living room is perhaps the best solution for small apartments. There is always a corner here that will not suffer from additional load in the form of a table, chair and small cabinets or shelving. Where is the best place to put your mini office? Choose an impassable place, in the back of the room, away from the doors. So passing by family members will create a minimum of interference for you.
An interesting idea: put a table at the side or back of the sofa if it is in the middle of the room. This is a great opportunity to divide the space with minimal loss of square meters. Many living rooms today are equipped with wardrobes. Such a simple piece of furniture can also be a great workplace in the living room. You can free one of the sections by placing a small console table there, passing the necessary power supplies for the equipment. Add a small, preferably foldable, chair and enjoy a mini office with nothing to distract you from your work!
Well organized workplace in the living room 
A work area that fits perfectly into the style of the living room 
Compact workplace located in the dining area We use unusual places for arranging the workplace
Do you think that you can organize an office only against a wall or in a spacious room? Nothing like this! Below are non-standard places of cozy corners, where no one will interfere with your concentration.
- Pantry. Too small for a full dressing room but too big for a regular closet, these small spaces are perfect for a home office. All you need is a door or a curtain to hide your privacy from prying eyes. In the bedroom, living room or kitchen, you can freely arrange such a workplace, and you will definitely know that no one will stop you from working when you pass by.
An office that is easily hidden behind a curtain - Niche in the wall. You are very lucky if your, maybe even a small apartment, is equipped with a niche. It does not matter if it is too narrow: with a compact placement, a separate table and a small chair will fit there. And storage space can be arranged on the shelves above your head.
Workplace in a niche - Hallway. In ordinary apartments, sometimes there are huge hallways in which it is difficult to rationally use the space. A closet is located against one wall, and the rest are empty, and it does not look very comfortable. If there is a blind corner in the hallway, fill it wisely: set up a workplace and enjoy a separate office!
- Place under the stairs. Although this option is rare in apartments, this idea still has the right to life. Usually a pantry is equipped in such places, but why not take such a secluded area for more useful needs?
Workplace under the stairs - saving space! - Balcony or loggia. These places in the house are now increasingly equipped for living space. If you have already insulated a balcony or loggia and you know that it will be comfortable to spend a lot of time there, why not make a separate work area there, similar to a whole private room, small but your own? In the following photos you will see a few more ideas for the unusual location of the office at home.
Workplace behind a glass partition 
Cabinet right in the closet 
Cabinet in dressing room Workplace by the window
This is ideal for enjoying beautiful sunrises and sunsets and making the most of natural light. Looking out the window, you can be inspired and rest your eyes, alternately looking at the monitor and into the distance.
In addition, to organize a workplace by the window, it is not necessary to set up a separate table: just expand the window sill, and a full-fledged field for activity with a comfortable table top is ready!
Artist's desk 
Comfortable workplace on the windowsill 
Spacious corner workspace We plan a competent organization of the desktop
The key to productive work and purity of mind is a comfortable place, devoid of distractions. Therefore, pay close attention to the organization of the desktop. What takes up the most space? Are there items that are unlikely to be useful during work? Take care of sufficient storage space: papers and folders should not settle on the table by themselves. Give them a place on the shelves or buy a computer desk with ready-made drawers and shelves.
Tip: so that the printer and large equipment do not take up useful space on the table, move them to a shelf above the table. Unusual, but why not?
Organization of a compact workplace 
Storage areas moved to upper shelves 
The top shelves make the desktop unloaded. How can you decorate your workplace?
Here you can focus on your type of activity. How do you spend the bulk of your day? What inspires you? For those who like to make something with their own hands, mini-boxes, drawers and special storage systems will come in handy to help keep shreds, beads, threads, accessories and other tools in order.
A versatile option for decorating your workplace is a visualization board that can be filled with photos, magazine clippings, personal drawings, and writing that will motivate you to be productive.
Workplace of a needlewoman 
Workplace in pastel colors 
Thematic design of the workplace Workplace photo
We hope that the following photos of the workplace will inspire you to create your own comfortable home office, which will help you create something new day after day!
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1. Store small items in the spice rack.
Just be sure to wash them thoroughly, or your eraser will smell like cumin forever.
3. Keep papers and pens in a neat organizer made from old frames.
4. Turn the frame into a list of things to do.
5. Make these colorful can organizers
6. Stack them on top of each other to save space.
7. Coat them with chalkboard paint for easy marking.
8. Lucky to have an extra Slinky spring? Use it to store your writing utensils.
9. Keep your cables organized with this desk-mountable organizer.
It costs only $9.99 and you will no longer be humiliated by crawling on the floor in search of a cable.
10. Attach a small hook under the table to keep the cords out from under your feet.
11. Label cords with bread tags. True, to begin with, you will need to eat a lot of bread, but we all sacrifice something.
12. Use the clips to make a large cord holder.
13. Paste the card file with pieces of wallpaper. Fabric or paper for creativity is also suitable.
14. Create a shelf with space to store paper from a magazine rack.
15. Use your morning coffee wrap to keep your headphones from getting tangled. And your mornings will become kinder.
16. Store papers on the wall by attaching them to clipboards.
17. Use one for the to-do list. This person obviously has no obligations.
18. Upgrade your chair. Now, if someone wants to steal your chair, you will know about it.
19. Make a compact charging station out of a lotion bottle. No one will know what it was before.
20. Never spill liquid with this drink holder. It attaches to the edge of the table and prevents terrible disasters like the soy-latte meeting with the MacBook Pro.
21. Cover the inner panels of the shelves with craft paper to give them some color.
22. Create your own bookshelf using drawers. You can make it bigger or smaller, depending on how limited your space is.
23. This beautiful bookshelf is made from Ikea drawers using clips. You can nail or bolt it to the wall if you are concerned about its stability.
24. Perforated boards save a lot of space. Keep important reminders and photos you like at eye level.
25. Attach baskets to a perforated board to store papers. They are easy to move.
26. This notepad near the keyboard will make the process of taking notes (with a pen! In your hands!) easy and unobtrusive.
27. Store small items in ice cube trays. You can replace paper clips and nails with threads and beads, depending on the industry. Ice cube trays also work well as drawer dividers.
28. Use a dish dryer as a ready-made file system.
29. Decorate boring folders with iron-on stickers. They will make even your tax returns pleasant and relaxing.
30. A file cabinet on wheels will allow you to easily and quickly change your workplace. Move it 2-4 centimeters every day and drive your irritable colleague crazy. Or simply slide it aside when you need to clear a room.
In the modern world, more and more people work from the comfort of their homes, for example, on the NeoText copywriting exchange. Many aspiring entrepreneurs arrange a smaller version of the office in their own apartment, which helps to save on renting a room. And those people who work via the Internet do not even need an office. But working from home is not easy. Firstly, the interior of most apartments does not imply a workplace, and it is very difficult to work at the dining table or sitting on the couch. Secondly, at home there are a lot of distractions that prevent you from concentrating on work, and as a result, labor productivity drops.
How to avoid mistakes and correctly arrange the workplace at home? There are several options for the location of the workplace, its layout and organization. Thus, you can create suitable and comfortable working conditions for yourself without disturbing the comfort and atmosphere of your home. Earlier we wrote about, and made special emphasis on. Now let's consider new ideas for organizing a workplace at home.
Workplace at home in a separate room
This option is, of course, the best. If your apartment has a separate room that can be allocated as an office, then you are very lucky. For rooms with a free layout, another option is suitable - fence off your work area with a wall or shelving, highlight this place with color. You can use screens or curtains to create a comfortable working environment.
It is best if your office has a door that will not only protect you from the temptations of home comfort and regular trips to the refrigerator or sofa, but also protect you from extraneous sounds that often distract from work processes.
The cabinet should be equipped with everything you need so that you do not have to go to other rooms and look for the right items. This way you can save time and get the job done quickly and efficiently.
Workplace at home on the balcony
If you do not have a very large apartment, but there is, then you can organize a workplace there. To begin with, you will need to get rid of all the things stored there (usually the balcony functions as a pantry) and carefully insulate the balcony. Choose materials that don't take up a lot of space to save valuable square footage.
It is best to bring a battery to the balcony or make a warm floor. But you can also use mobile heaters powered by electricity.
Pay special attention to wiring, lighting and the required number of outlets. To create a workplace at home on the balcony, you will need a small table that you can fit along a small wall. We also advise you to purchase a small closet or several spacious shelves where you can store important documents, reports or necessary manuals.
Workplace at home in the pantry
No balcony? No problem. Many apartments have small closets that different owners use in different ways. If you have a small dressing room or storage of blanks in your pantry, then you won’t be able to use it as a workplace either. But in most cases, the pantry is a room with very strange functionality. Usually it stores things that people do not use. You can continue to store junk that no one needs, or you can clear the pantry from it and use it. Creating a mini-study in this room is not easy, but it is quite possible. Try to use the entire height of the pantry as much as possible to unload your work surface. Do you often use the printer? Do not put it on the table, but lift it on the shelf. This way you save space, but also leave the printer within reach.
A great option for using storage space is hanging fixtures, on which you can arrange the things you need.
Try to use light colors in the decoration of the workspace at home in the pantry, as they visually expand and enlarge the space. Avoid bright colors, patterns, and lots of different materials.
Particular attention should be paid when designing such a workplace. There is no window in the pantry, so there will be no natural light either. Try to place the lamp above the work area, and not on the ceiling. In order not to take up useful desktop space, attach the lamp to the wall or build it into a shelf above the table. The light source should be either directly above the workplace, or on the left side. Choose a light bulb with the right brightness. Remember that cold white light is more attuned to the working mood, but more tiring.
Workplace at home on the windowsill
This version of the design of the workplace is very common, because it is easy to implement. If in your home, then you just need to buy a suitable office chair and place a rack or cabinet next to the workplace. If there is a battery under the windowsill, then it is best to move it, as it will prevent you from being comfortable.
In many modern homes, window sills are narrow and do not allow them to be used as a work surface. There is a simple way out of this situation - to visually extend the window sill, replacing it with a countertop. You can fix the tabletop against the side walls. If the window sill is very long, then you will need another attachment point in the middle. This role can be assumed by the curbstone. Thus, you will get not one, but two whole jobs. Above the window and next to it, you can place several shelves for storing documents. The advantage of such a workplace is in natural light and a pleasant view outside the window.
Workplace at home: ideas
You can arrange a workplace at home without having a balcony or a pantry. Proceed from the possibilities of your apartment. If you have a niche in the wall, then use it. If the room is disproportionately narrow, then block one of the sides so as to get a small study room and give the second room the correct shape.
In a spacious and wide room, you can create a niche yourself by placing your workplace between two cabinets. If you like the look of a closet, then you can decorate your workplace even in it! Your working day will not begin with a long trip by transport, but with the turn of the key. And it will end with them.
It is worth noting that for fruitful work at home you will need endurance and self-organization. Therefore, try to equip the workplace at home with everything you need so that you do not have to leave it.
Workplace at home - photo
The desktop is an important place in a person's life, regardless of whether it is at home or in the office. Productivity, and hence the income of a person, depends on its location and organization. In addition, a person spends most of his life at his desk, so this place should be arranged so as not to tire the eyes, back or mind. The employee will feel comfortable, and if he is surrounded by a relaxed home environment, then it will be much easier for him to work.
In order for the work to be fruitful, you need to know how to decorate your desktop and make it comfortable. The more space and space on the desktop, the better it will work, because a pile of rubbish is sure to distract from business.
Desktop lighting
The ideal solution for a workplace is the presence of a large number of windows through which sunlight will enter. If you are thinking about how to decorate your desktop in the room, then it is best to move it closer to the window. Surely you have noticed that in winter productivity drops, you want to lie in bed and do nothing. All this is due to the fact that the human body receives little sunlight, which should feed us with irreplaceable energy.
If he is in the office, then moving him to a more convenient place will not work. That's what fluorescent lights are for. The modern market is filled with various options for table lamps, so everyone can find their ideal lamp. It is best to place it on a table so that the light falls on the work area for better reading and writing.
Convenient storage boxes
You should not think for a long time about how to decorate your desktop, because the most convenient and functional thing for it will be a box for storing various necessary items. Neatness and cleanliness is the main thing that should be on the desktop, so before starting work, you need to put the workplace in order and put all things in their places.
There are 2 options for storing all things:
- Open shelves.
- Closed drawers or cabinets.
Open shelves are ideal for storing those items that need to be in constant view. In addition, they can be used to store a variety of small trinkets and desktop decorations.
Closed drawers will not tell you how to decorate your desktop. These are more functional items that are suitable for storing items. It is best to divide the boxes into zones and put things in a certain order.
Of course, comfort is the main thing that is needed in the process of work. But for aesthetics, you can add a few details that will make the desktop special and stand out from the rest. For example:
- Next to the desktop, you can hang a poster or a board that motivates you to work, on which you can write smart thoughts or other notes on your own.
- No workplace is complete without a family photo that can be a distraction at a difficult moment.
- On the table, you can put a small glass vase filled with dry petals that emit a faint aroma. Instead of petals, the most daring can get an aquarium fish, for example, a "cockerel", which does not require an air pump and special care.
- Do not leave trinkets or small puzzles on the table, because they distract from work. It is better to choose a bright multi-colored stationery that will brighten up and be a true decoration of the table.
- You can also start a houseplant that will bring home comfort to the working atmosphere.
Working from home should be work!
If you have decided that you do not want to sit in the office and have found a suitable job at home, then you need to be prepared for the fact that working from home is very difficult. In order to be as efficient as possible, you need to think only about the task and not mix it with personal matters. Therefore, it is best to organize the workplace so that it is not used in any other way, except for work. Ideally, you can find a separate room. Then you will not think about how to beautifully decorate your desktop so that it looks harmonious with the rest of the interior design in the house.
Being in a separate room, you can forget about household chores and immerse yourself in what you need to do to make a profit.
Order in the wires
Clutter in the wires can greatly spoil the picture of an attractive place to work and annoy not only strangers, but also yourself. In addition, the main thing in how to decorate a desktop is to clean up, especially to deal with the cords. An easy way to solve the problem is to tie up the wires with tape or wire at the table. You can use other original ideas, such as passing wires through holes in binders or using clothespins.
Ideal room temperature
Temperature is of great importance, because when you are cold or hot, it is difficult to concentrate on the working environment, labor productivity drops. You can use air conditioners and heaters to make the room temperature comfortable. Of course, being in the office, you will also have to listen to the opinions of colleagues.
Desk chair and desk play an important role
Before you think about how you can decorate your desktop, you should worry about the table and chair. The chair must have:
- armrests with a small height at which the arms will be bent 90 degrees;
- a comfortable back, in which posture does not deteriorate and the back does not hurt;
- seat height adjuster;
- height and angle adjuster.
The desktop should be:
- Perfect height or adjustable. The keyboard and mouse should be at the same level and as close to each other as possible.
- The monitor should be positioned so that your gaze rests on its middle. The ideal option is a special monitor shelf. If not, you can use a stack of books.
For better performance, it is best to take short breaks from work. You need to set yourself a schedule and clearly plan what you will do not only during each working hour, but also over the next few days.
Is it possible to find a place for a home office in a small apartment? Where and how to organize it? We have prepared many interesting ideas and useful tips for those who work from home.
For owners of small apartments, the issue of organizing space is always acute. Especially when it comes to the workplace, which is not easy to allocate an extra piece of space. And sometimes you can’t do without such a zone - someone takes work home, and some even work without leaving the apartment. So, where to put a computer, and how to equip an impromptu office?
1. In the corner
Corners are often overlooked, even in small spaces. But it is they who are able to help when you need to find a place for a compact workplace. Here you can put a corner table (fortunately, modern furniture manufacturers offer a variety of options) or use a wooden tabletop instead. This option allows you to equip even the most secluded corner in the apartment for a workplace - behind the door, in the hallway or in the kitchen.
2. Outdoors
Fresh air promotes better brain activity. In the summer, you can work on an open balcony, and a properly equipped loggia will allow you to work productively in the cold season. In many apartments, the balcony acts as a closet, unnecessary things are put here, thereby cluttering up the usable space.
If it is assumed that the office will be on the balcony all year round, then you need to insulate it. It is advisable to lay a soft rug on the floor, and equip the place itself with additional open shelves. Furniture for such a space should be compact, and comfortable for a working person. If you don’t need anything other than a computer, then the workplace can be done in a minimalist style.
3. On the windowsill
If you can’t use the balcony, you should pay attention to the window sills. First of all, the workplace will always be filled with natural light. If you need to place several jobs, then you can make some continuation of the window sill and equip the place with an additional plastic or metal worktop.In order to make it convenient to work here at night, it is necessary to hang several lamps adjustable in height and position on the wall. This option looks most advantageous in a Scandinavian interior.
4. In the closet
Fans of extraordinary solutions will surely like the workplace, equipped right in the closet. So a seemingly bulky piece of furniture that was inherited from a grandmother can be a great helper for those who work from home.It is better to re-equip the inside of the cabinet to suit your needs - make convenient organizers, free up space under your feet, make a pull-out shelf for the keyboard. Such a workplace will look relevant in any interior, and the old cabinet will especially effectively fit into a vintage and rustic interior, and will also be appropriate in a Provence-style space.
5. In a niche or pantry
An office can be made even in an awkward niche that seems useless and visually spoils the space. Such a place is best equipped with drywall shelves. They are able to visually give the space depth, and if they are long and occupy most of the wall, they will visually expand the walls.When it comes to saving usable space, you should also pay attention to little-used places in the apartment. For example, in some dwellings where storage systems are properly organized, there is no need for a pantry. She can become an impromptu office. True, here you need to think carefully about lighting. It is advisable to equip such a workplace with built-in lighting, hang several compact sconces on the wall, put a lamp with soft directional light on the table.
