People who work a lot from home oftenare faced with the problem of organizing a comfortable workspace, especially if the apartment is small. But the problem has a solution. If you want to equip a comfortable and functional office at home, our selection of 20 interesting ideas for organizing a workplace is just for you. Everyone who works from home unanimously says that a home office should be comfortable and beautiful, because most often the quality of work depends on the ergonomics and aesthetics of the workplace. If a programmer, artist, designer, journalist or writer works in an improperly organized office (uncomfortable, cluttered with little things, dark or, conversely, too light), then there will definitely be no inspiration and interesting ideas.
Our opinion:— We decided to look at examples of mini-offices in small apartments because, firstly, it is difficult to equip a good office in a small area, and secondly, most modern apartments, even studios, do not have large areas. So we are working with this option.
There are several options where and howequip a work place in a small area. The first is a specific room. It is better if it is a living room. The atmosphere of this room itself is conducive to productive work. The second option is a study in a common area by the window. In this case, we consider any window in any room. A window is a connection with the outside world, energy circulation and a lot of light. The third option is a study in a corner or under the stairs. It is suitable for people for whom space and light are not as important as, for example, comfort or ergonomics.
Study in the living room
Carefully inspect the room, choose the onean area that does not directly intersect with a sofa or a door to an adjacent room. The desk can be any, but it is desirable that its volume does not exceed 40% of the working space of the mini-office. It is good if the table is placed near the window. In addition, the wall above the table should be more or less free so that you can hang shelves or a board for notes. Pictures with a slightly distracting pattern or calm photos are welcome.
Study in the common area
Working with a common area is both easy and difficultat the same time. You need to choose a place where you are disturbed as little as possible by your household and where you can be in a calm atmosphere. Keep in mind that near the kitchen you may be distracted by delicious smells, and in the bedroom there is a risk of simply going to sleep - the bed is nearby. And it is also very important to choose good furniture and lighting. Pay attention to the illustrations. Small tables, good equipment and maximum light. Lots of shelves and cabinets for small items or, on the contrary, strict minimalism.
Cabinet in the corner or under the stairs
An option for introverts and those who don't haveclaustrophobia. Here, attention should be paid to the height that separates the floor and the stairs, as well as the depth of the niche. The niche should be deep enough to accommodate a table and a work chair. Otherwise, the closet will not justify itself. And do not forget about good lighting. Without natural daylight, the eyes will quickly get tired, and productivity will drop. We consider this option if the small apartment has high ceilings and a second tier or any other element of creative planning is provided.
Marina Vostrikova, head of the Guru studioDesign: — When designing a mini-office, I focus on the main points. The first is the selection of furniture, which must be a comfortable table and an ergonomic chair with additional back support. The second is lighting. The light should be comfortable and unobtrusive, preferably with adjustable light intensity. The third is the interior. Neutral colors are a must, possibly with plant accents.
