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The doors make the space look like the other closets in the house, so it blends right in. Matching stained wood panels on the back wall warm up the work zone. This hidden home office hides not only the desk, but also the chair. The false drawers in this creative piece of furniture can be pulled out to reveal a comfy place to sit.
Who knew these came outfitted with wall-mounted shelving inside? A more practical person might stash office supplies here, but I’m okay with these tasteful vases and sculptural objects, too. Lighting is key for any work area, so it was a smart idea to add a sconce above. It can provide task light when you’re working and illuminate your pretty cabinet when not.
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Investing in a separate space for work can be an great way to increase efficiency and productivity, as well as make you feel more organized. Transform an old piece of furniture into a secret working desk. Create a desk from unused floor space by hiding it within the room.

And as an added benefit, you’ll have plenty of room to store any office supplies. Desks hidden away in alcoves beneath staircases can be extremely successful if they’re subtly designed. Yes, you can have custom-built cabinets to flaunt your lovely staircase’s woodwork and for more storage, but we prefer this sleeker contemporary approach. A recessed area is painted and accessorized with a pretty piece of wood instead. By taking this approach, you can keep the space feeling uncluttered and not overweighted, which is exactly what you want for a smaller area. Check out this gallery from Houzz for some inspiration.
Hidden Desk and Chair Office
This helps keep work and home life separate and hides the clutter of a chaotic workday. Hidden home offices will either blend in with the existing decor or be completely hidden from sight. To make the most of a small space, many home workers also strive for a hidden home office. Cloudy with occasional rain showers. Overcast with rain showers at times. Low 33F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
The panel rests on the floor but the top of the panel also needs to be attached to the wall studs with brackets so that it can hold the weight of the barn door. The patio door roller kit comes with two wheels and necessary hardware. And all you need are the two larger nuts and bolts. I attached a 2”x 2” at the top of the front of the panel to give me something to attach the header piece that will have the barn door track. I built the wall panel out of a 1”x 2” furring strips and ¼” thick plywood. The entire wall panel is 48" wide x 56" tall.
Step 15: Installing the Wall Panel and Door
This simple hack uses a bookshelf and a few baskets to create a hidden desk space that’s perfect for small apartments. By tucking the desk away behind the shelves, you can save valuable square footage in your home. Beyond the master wing, other renovations included replacing carpet with wooden floors in the hallways and tile in the bathrooms.

The legs rest on the floor to hold the weight of the panel and I curved out the back of the legs so that they can sit flush with the wall. To do this, I used a hand saw to make shallow cuts across the back of the 1”x2” and used a chisel to remove them. Not a very refined technique but since you don’t see it, it worked out OK. ‘This is our home studio space; we live and work from here so it has to work hard for both of us.
Use a false wall to create a hidden office.
Although only used for correspondence, it's easy to appreciate how much storage there is available to hold everything needed for a small home office. Melissa is also at pains to point out that when a study area is included in another space, such as a bedroom, it is crucial to factor in how it will impact the wider scheme. 'Even when this desk is not in use, it is a very aesthetically pleasing arrangement,' she says. Browse through the largest collection of home design ideas for every room in your home. With millions of inspiring photos from design professionals, you'll find just want you need to turn your house into your dream home.

Natural light was borrowed from a glazed extension. This smart space includes a desk that slides in to allow access to the cupboards below, thereby increasing storage possibilities. Plugs, the router and cabling are all hidden within the cupboards, along with a small printer.
By placing the desk behind a sofa, it essentially becomes a room divider, which can help to create a more intimate and private workspace. The most “Mad Men”-esque room in the house is Taylor’s personal entertainment space in the front room, or the “parlor,” as it was originally labeled in the home blueprints. Gibbs updated this room with fresh wallpaper and a picture rail.
Various shades of blue were used to create this serene, modern space. Built in cabinetry house computer equipment, filing cabinets, and misc storage. The built in window seat also has fiiing cabinets below.
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