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Home Improvement
2013-01-02 14:46:16
How can I use an odd space effectively?
Q-I need a home office space, but nearly every inch of our small home is taken up with kids and other uses. I am considering making my space in one of two spaces, on opposite walls. One space is under the stairs, which at its widest would fit a desk, but not have room for all of my equipment and books. The other is a small alcove, which would fit my desk and supplies but is much more visible from the front door and would make it look cluttered. Do you have any ideas for making this workable?
A-Since the spaces are across from one another, I would use both! You could use graduated sized shelving on wheels that you can pull out to expose your books and supplies and roll in to hide them under the shelf. The sides of the shelving would hide all the clutter and could provide visual interest.
On the opposite wall, I would slip my desk in the small alcove, keeping out only what I absolutely need to use daily. To keep the space feeling like home and purposeful, I would use an upholstered chair at my desk, an eye catching lamp on the desk, and hang a statement piece on the wall above the desk. You can even use a beautiful ottoman for extra storage for your office essentials! If space permits, a pretty folding room divider could be placed outside this area to block the view of the desk from the front door.
If you need more storage for small essentials, consider adding high corner shelving on both sides of the alcove, alternating something decorative with something functional every few shelves or so. Decorative baskets or containers work great for hiding small items on open shelving.
With a little effort, you can have a beautiful fully functioning office that you can tuck away as needed.
