Create A Home Office In Your Living Room
I’ve got a small condo with a den, but it doesn’t have any natural light. I really, really like natural light. So on the weekend I set up a new desk space in the living room so that I can have all of my bills, work, and electronics in one spot- right where I use them.
Living small is a sustainable way to go green - for the earth and your wallet. But sacrificing space doesn't mean sacrificing function or style. Setting up a home office right in your living area can look beautiful - it just needs to be thoughtful and organized!
I created my own home office in the living room by claiming a small portion of the wall and using a slim console desk with a shelf above. I love working in my main living space and it doesn't take much room.
The slim IKEA desk had been holding my TV previously, but I switched it back to a desk because it's long enough to be used for a workstation and also hold an electronics charging tray, yet narrow enough not to protrude into living space.
My living room is used for watching TV, doing yoga, dining and working. So everything needs to be properly proportioned and work well together. **Yep, the TV is too large for my liking in this space, but it's the only one I have so it stays for now!
I like a clean white palette mixed with natural colours and materials, so I contrasted the sleek contemporary white desk, storage box and tray with vintage jars, plants and a rustic wood shelf.
I made the mouse pad out of a coffee can lid - details for this and a matching hanging lamp can be found here.
The charging station keeps everything neat and tidy in its place.
I put the old board shelf up a little while back.
I covered a tin can with rope for a low-cost planter.
So, if you’re looking for space for a home work desk, even a small one will do!
