Lighting. Most closets don’t have interior lighting, so a pot light or a flush mount ceiling light can be placed directly above the worktop. If this is not an option, a small desk lamp, a plug- in wall light or a suspended plug-in pendant hanging light will do the trick. Power. Having an electrical outlet installed will be essential. Consider buying a charging station with multiple ports for devices chargers and plugging in electrical prongs. Work Surface. You may be able to squeeze in a small desk, or you can have a deep shelf installed between the two walls and supported by underneath bracing for a floating desk look. A small chair or stool with a back can be used as an office chair and easily tucks in under the desktop when not in use. Tip: the normal desk height is 30 inches above the floor. A small sheet of glass or peel- and-stick paper will keep the desktop from getting scratched and marked up. Clever Storage. Smart storage choices will eliminate clutter and simplify even the smallest of spaces. Contain office supplies in organized bins, baskets, magazine boxes, portfolios, and file boxes. It’s amazing how much storage you can pack into a series of small boxes and bins. Wall Space. Hang a small bulletin board or whiteboard beside your worktop for notes, reminders, calendars, business cards or special event notices. Alternatively, consider using a pegboard with clips and bins for corralling extra office supplies.
▲ Everyday office supplies can be sorted and placed in individual bins eliminating the need for desk drawers.
▲ (top) A row of shallow shelves above your desk can hold frequently used office supplies like pens and pencils, as well as favourite books, and makes a great spot for displaying personal accessories. In a small space, think vertical for using every square inch to its highest potential. A floor-to-ceiling bookcase or a tower of shelving can keep all your paperwork and files tucked away and close at hand.
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