The essential guide to decorating your home office

Whether you work in a quirky corner or dedicated study, we’ve got all sorts of smart solutions that’ll help you transform your office hours...

Super-small spaces

If you only use your computer or desk for short periods at a time, then you may be able to accommodate a desk and chair in a redundant nook such as a hallway, landing or under the stairs. Long hallways often have lots of potential for storage space in the form of floor-to-ceiling shelving. An alternative is to stash your office essentials in a purpose-built cupboard. A well-designed system can easily house a PC or laptop, and when the work is finished, the whole lot can be shut away out of sight. For a bespoke design, log on to ratedtradesmen.co.uk to find a joiner who can tailor a space to your exact requirements.


Alternatively choose a neat, freestanding office-in-a-box or a bureau that you can take with you when you move. ‘Well-thought-out storage is of course, an essential part of any office,’ says Judith Tugman. ‘It’s vital to be able to access equipment and files easily, and everything should have its own space. But I do think that when you have finished working, everything should then be stowed away neatly so it doesn’t become a continuous part of your life.’

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