Downtown CondoTransitional Home Office, Boston

Another nook contains an office station. The wicker chair doubles as desk chair and extra seating when guests visit. See more of this room

Make everything neat and organized. This couple’s Boston living room also has to serve as a workspace and is within view all the time. A neat desk surface, hidden paper storage in the adjacent cabinets and pretty storage boxes keep this hardworking nook looking living room-appropriate.

9. A Multifunctional Living Room With Hidden SecretsA small writing desk niche and walls of books punctuate this contemplative Boston living room, where many things do double duty. The chair works as a desk chair here and as extra seating in the living room. The cabinet on the lower right of the built-ins holds a filing cabinet. The back of the desk has a grommet in it to keep computer wires organized and lead them to the outlet below.Cool feature: A custom banquette with a table handmade by Amish craftsmen offers a unique dining spot with more storage underneath.See more of this multifunctional living room

The writer wanted to have a designated spot for working at home. Extending the wall on the right about 2 feet, the designers carved out a niche for a desk and added a banquette on the other side. The shelves are walnut, and the cabinet on the far right of the built-ins conceals a file cabinet. “Everything does double duty in here,” Giese says. The chair works as a desk chair and as extra seating in the living room. Tip: Plan for wires. The back of the desk has a grommet in it to keep computer wires organized and lead them to the outlet below.

I like this small space for a laptop -- for next to the kitchen area??

Office nook with shelves (hate the chair)

home office nook adjacent to stairs, wall of glass, take 2 feet from dining room