Clever Closet Office

July 12, 2010

With just a little creativity, a small space can become your perfect workplace. Keep your office items organized and easily out-of-sight by repurposing an extra closet into an office space.

To get started, follow our easy tips and inspired ideas:

Prep the Closet

Take off the closet doors, then remove any tracking on the floor or door frame.
Clean the space. Be sure to wipe down walls and vacuum corners where dirt and dust may have built up.
Add some color! Paint the interior of the closet with hues you love, or use a pretty-patterned wallpaper. For more bright ideas, read Empower Your Home with Vibrant Colors

Design & Construct

If you already have a desk, make sure it fits. If not, save money by making your own with repurposed materials. Use file cabinets or short bookshelves as the base, and a door (cut to size and sanded, if necessary) as the desktop.
Consider the items you'll need to store in your office space. For books, install shelves. To conquer mail clutter, hang letter holders along the wall.

Decorate Your New Office

Mount corkboard, where you can hang inspiring photographs, to-do lists and important reminders.
Rather than doors, drape curtains in front of your closet office. It's easy to make them yourself: Find a fabric you love (or repurpose tablecloths) and refer to our Easy No-Sew Projects.
When decorating a workspace, keep it simple so you can focus. For tips, read Organized Office Décor Ideas

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