Inspiration: One More Office In A Closet

We're a big fan of taking a closet and transforming it into a work space. Not only does this suggestion make great use of a teeny space, it also evokes a cozy vibe that we're attached to...

Not to mention, Maxine is a kindred sprit with her organized office space. Complete with a shelf above (using vertical space to store reference books). She also puts to use a shelf riser for her phone to make use of the area below for extra storage. We also love her thoughtful idea to stack the printer on a stool below the desk (an often underutilized spot which is also a great place to put hooks for bags). To make the nook feel roomier, square mirrors are placed side by side as the office backdrop. And the best part of an office closet--the space can be hidden from view when not in use.

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[Image from Style North]

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Darn, had I know you were covering this, I would have sent in a photo of my parent's closet-desk. They converted the closet in my old room into a desk last year, hiring the same man who worked on constructing the house. It's all built in but easy to remove in case they ever sell and the closet is needed. It's great!

posted by pennyplastic on April 15th 2009 at 12:33pm
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Thanks for the nod to styleNorth, Beth. I highly recommend the house tour of Maxine's fresh, white space which this office image is culled from: http://stylenorth.ca/blog/2008/06/at-home-with-maxine/

posted by ChrisToronto on April 15th 2009 at 1:08pm
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I built a desk for my daughter in her closet. It's worked out really well as I can close the drapes and her artistic mess is out of sight.

As someone who works 40 hours per week from home, I'm not convinced I want to look at myself in those mirrors while working. There are some days I just don't want to be reminded that I'm working in sweats and a t-shirt.

posted by gem on April 15th 2009 at 2:39pm
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@ pennyplastic--send in your photo!
@ChrisToronto--np. Thanks for letting us use the image!

posted by Beth1 on April 15th 2009 at 4:51pm
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The mirror tiles "make" it!

posted by quiltmaster on April 15th 2009 at 7:13pm
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