Layout for a home office / closet

5 years ago

I have a small spare bedroom that I currently use as an office but would like to also use as a closet to free up space in my bedroom (which is actually adjacent to this space, but for the time being I'm not planning on opening up the wall). The room is 8'3'' by 14'2''. I'm including a rough sketch of the current layout.

I don't need that much storage space, basically I'm unsure about where to place a wardrobe for my clothes and maybe a bookshelf with drawers, or a small bookshelf + separate chest for shoes. Is there anything I'm forgetting?

Should I have a large built-in piece made? Or would it make the room seem cluttered compared to having separate, smaller pieces?

Thanks!

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drblount10

5 years ago

I love your idea! There is a lot of potential for decor here. But first...layout. Once you have the layout, then figure if you want freestanding, built in, or modular (easily installed and removed). What do you think?

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Patricia Colwell Consulting
5 years ago
I am confused is this going to be a dressing room or just a spot to store off season stuff. It is a bedroom so must have a closet so why not use that . I need more info for sure . If you live where closets are not a must in the space then IMO go Ikea Pax for the whole wall.
Elaine Doremus Resumes Written
5 years ago
If you plan on staying in this residence more than five years, built in is fine. If you're going to sell within five years, I would not do a built in. I'm cheap, so I would not do the built in at all. Most of my clothes are hung. The only clothes that are not are pjs, lingerie, and socks. As Patricia CC said, you have to decide if this will be a dressing area or just a place to store out of season items.
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Martin
Original Author
5 years ago
Technically it would be a dressing room (I would store most of my clothes there and would use it to get dressed, but I would definitely also keep a chest, maybe a small wardrobe in my bedroom for essentials). I guess the biggest issue I'm having is the fact that this will also be my personal office and I want things to look nice for zoom calls and such.

There is no closet in the bedroom.
Maureen
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
Determine your budget, consider what kind of storage is best for your needs, decide on best location for desk to accommodate maximum storage and create a zoom background, so you don’t have to design the space to accommodate a professional background.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VUkVLy8VJG0
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
5 years ago
IMO forget the whole zoom thing just do afake background like everyone else does and design this to function for you . I still think Pax is the way to go so that the room really just looks like an office most of the time and still has all the storage you need .
drblount10
5 years ago
Hello, any updates or ideas?

I found these pics with desks and Pax-type units like Patricia suggested. I also liked Maureen's pictures. There are also of Ikea Billy Bookcases adapted or used for shoes. Whatever is behind your desk will be Zoom worthy if it is pretty and streamlined.

Thanks to you I am now redesigning my tiny pink "dressing room" with closet (below). I have new furniture from Ikea, I may paint it grey to match the rest of the house, and I will need new storage for books, long term files, and photo albums.

Keep us posted! 😁
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