A design-centric office
If you have a small flat and work from home, you’ve come to the right place. Today we’re talking about the “Cloffice”, the new trend for setting up home offices in closets, or wardrobes. And we have to admit, though we were pretty resistant at first it’s a way better idea that we thought. Read on to find out how to make the best possible home office (or should we say, closet office) using whatever amount of space you have at your disposal.
What are you going to need to set it up?
First of all, find a wardrobe, then clear it out. Who doesn't love a dramatic opening? You can use a chest of drawers as a desk to put your computer on and store things in. If you do use a chest of drawers, make sure it’s the right size for you to maintain good posture. Make sure you don't have to lean over to access the keyboard or mouse and that it's easy to work and maintain your posture.
Cloffice accessories
Even though it’s a closet, this will be a workplace, so make sure you think about all the elements needed for an efficient, practical space. Consider everything you need to create the best working conditions, such as lighting. Wardrobes aren’t renowned for their good lighting, but it’s extremely important when you’re working. Add a lamp if the natural light in the room isn’t enough, and if you don’t have a plug socket handy, one of our wireless lamps will do the trick. If not, one of our portable lamps will keep things bright without compromising on style. It will add to the look!
Decorate the rest of the space however you want and tailor it to the style you like best. We recommend keeping things simple and creating an industrial or natural look, for example. With this as a base, it’ll be easier to choose decorations and accessories to make everything look welcoming. Another tip is adding wallpaper to personalise the space. You can also hang up pictures and photos to add a bit more colour, and a mirror will keep light flowing, adding some depth to the space.
It’s always important to keep things tidy, and even more so in this case. Make sure you’ve got plenty of baskets and boxes to hand to keep things in. Side tables are another good idea, because of their versatility. You can move them from the living room to your office, and keep everything tidy. It will add a bit of dynamism and flexibility to your work environment.
Comfort is key, so it's extremely important for you to get yourself a good chair – your health is the most important thing. We recommend one of our desk chairs, and you can always leave it in another room and move it in when needed if it doesn’t fit inside the wardrobe. Chairs like the Yvette, Einara or Jenna have a really versatile design that you’ll want to show off in any room, not just an office.
The best thing about all this is that you can close your wardrobe door when you finish work, hiding your office from view until the following day and helping to give you the type of work-life balance and boundaries that are healthy to keep in place.
1 Jul 2021, 10 a.m.
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