Perfect closet offices

What if I told you that your new workspace could be hiding in the closet? Literally! It's impossible for a lot of people to find any spare floor space that could be dedicated to a home office. That means it's time to think inside the box! If you've got a spare closet (or one that isn't being utilized to its fullest potential), it could make the perfect home to your office-away-from-the-office workspace.

Keeping in mind tips for decorating super small offices and the ideas in this guide, open the door to creating a perfect closet office!

Go custom

Admittedly, it's pretty difficult to find a desk that matches your closet's dimensions exactly. Since you definitely want to take advantage of the limited wall-to-wall space you do have, a custom desk is your best bet. If you're handy enough to install one yourself, go for it! If not, hiring a professional could be well worth the investment (especially if you don't splurge on the other necessary furniture and decor).

Keep it single-minded

I totally get that closets in any kind of living arrangement are prime real estate, but a closet office should just be that - an office. As tempting as it may be to make use of the metal rod installed at the top for winter coat storage, you'll only create a cluttered space (which is already easy to do in such a small area) that causes a lot of stress. Get a rolling rack for your clothing, and keep the closet limited to work stuff.

Got an awkward-sized wall cavity somewhere in your house or apartment that hasn't been used yet? Say hello to your new workspace! You may not be able to pick the size or dimensions, but like other built-ins, there are ways to personalize it to make it your own.

Since your horizontal space is likely limited, you'll have to make use of what's above. You'll also want to keep your desktop as clear as possible in order to keep the small space looking uncluttered. Instead of getting a set of drawers that sit on the floor (and make your seating area even more cramped), consider installing some floating shelves above your desk that can hold the same materials and supplies that the drawers could.

Depending on how much wall space you have, you could also install a medicine cabinet (sans mirror) to give it a bit more of an office feel, if you prefer. To save some money, there are tons of equally functional DIY storage options!