Perfect for the Job!
Words & Photos Susan Snow
Not everyone has the luxury of an extra room to fully dedicate to a home office. In fact, most of us do not, so we have to think outside the box. With a little thought, imagination, and some careful planning, a spare closet can easily be converted into a fully functioning mini workspace. A tiny compact nook, can work just as hard as a large office, for a student, for keeping household bills and papers organized, or for finding a place to get office work done in a quiet, secluded environment nestled away from the rest of the house. It really doesn’t matter how large the space is, as it all comes down to how well you use it. The main thing you want to achieve is an orderly environment where every single space has a purpose. That means creating an uncluttered worktop, good lighting, and places to store office supplies. Here are some tips to help you rethink and rework a closet. Closed or Open Design. You can choose to either remove the doors or keep them intact to tuck away the day’s work. This can be especially important if the room is used for sleeping. No one wants to dream of pending unfinished business.
A filing system is a must. If you have space, use a small filing cabinet. If not, improvise with a plastic bin or a plain banker’s box. Here, a generic wooden crate found a new life as a handy file drawer. Look for the instructions on the DIY page 84.
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