Home office ideas for those short on space

As the internet allows more and more of us to work from home these days, whether part-time or all of the time, home offices have become an increasingly popular home renovation project. If you’re not lucky enough to have an outbuilding or spare room to utilise for your new home office, we have plenty of great tips to show you how to create the perfect home office space even in the tightest of spaces. For fantastic deals on home office furniture, visit ryman.co.uk.

If you have a guest bedroom with a single or double bed, switch your bed for a sofa bed instead. This will give you far more space to use while the room is free, and you can simply fold out your sofa bed to create a comfortable place to sleep for your guests when they arrive.

When shopping for office furniture, look for a computer desk that offers under-desk storage for your PC tower, printer, scanner and other office equipment.

Don’t be afraid to make use of closet and cupboard space. They may look small, but with some additional shelving you’ll be surprised at just how much storage they can offer without taking up valuable floor space.

Living rooms tend to be one of the busiest rooms in the home, so the key to creating a successful living room-based office is to section it off so that it is truly separate from your living area. Computer armoires are great for this purpose, or you can simply arrange your living room seating so that it faces in the opposite direction of your office space. Keep your office area up against a living room wall to make the best use of space, and consider installing shelving there for added storage without taking up valuable living room floor space.

Screens are a wonderful and cost-effective way to section of your work area. You’ll find endless kinds of decorative screens available, including beautiful vintage screens, so you’re sure to find one that fits in perfectly with your living room décor. If not, you can always purchase a plain screen and paint it yourself or upholster it with some fabric that you love.

Your kitchen or dining area may not be big enough for a separate dining table and work desk, so simply combine the two. Opt for an extendable table, which won’t take up much space when folded down for work use, but can be pulled out to a larger size when guests come for dinner.