With more of us working from home than ever before, it's important to make sure we have a space to stay focused, and to keep work separate from home.
For those lucky enough to have a home office, we've got plenty of inspiration to make it really work for you. From office chairs to monitor stands, plus all the working from home tech you need, if you have a dedicated room, you're golden. But what if you don't have a spare room and need to get creative?
That's where the closet office or 'cloffice' comes in. They aren't a new invention, in fact, they've been around for a number of years. However, with the pandemic confining most of us to working from home, they've risen in popularity and are a brilliant way to utilise a wardrobe, set of shelves or alcove in your home.
Not sure what we're on about? Here's some closet office inspiration for you from Pinterest.
This one utilises an alcove and some shelves, fitting seamlessly into the living area.
Fancy closing the doors on your office in an evening? With this option, you can, so your desk can be as messy as you like.
You can also take the doors off to give yourself more room, like this striking blue cloffice.
The dressing area of your built-in wardrobes can serve you well as your new desk area.
You can even add in extra storage, such as filing cabinets to give you space for all of your paperwork.
As you can see, all you need is a spot in your house to transform into your brand new office space. Ready to get to work? Here's everything we think you'll need to do it.
First off, let's talk desks. You'll need a desk that can be easily mounted to a wall or can fold away when it isn't being used. Here are our top picks:
Closet office ideas: desks
1 of 5FURVOKIA Industrial Rustic Wall-Mounted Computer Desk
This study wall-mounted desk has an industrial feel to it, so it'll look really impressive. The brackets are robust, and it's straightforward to assemble.L: 31.5inW: 13.8inH: 12in
2 of 5SoBuy FWT07-W, Folding Wooden Wall-Mounted Drop-Leaf Table
This white wall-mounted desk comes with lots of space for storage, so whether it's notepads and pens or knick-knacks to make it feel homely, you've got lots of options.W: 90cmD: 60cmIn stock on January 12, 2021.
3 of 5Drop Down, Fold Away Desk
This desk is designed with high-quality craftmanship, although that is reflected in the price. It folds away neatly so if you're tight on space, it's the perfect option.H: 84cmD: 11cmW: 48cm
4 of 5White Or Grey Ladder Desk 2 Shelf Wooden Bedroom Computer Table
If you have a really small space to work with, this ladder desk will be a great fit. It's relatively inexpensive, so you won't feel too bad about closing the doors and hiding it away at the end of the day. It'll fit a laptop comfortably.H: 156cmW: 60cmD: 48cm
5 of 5Homfa Wall-mounted Computer Desk
This floating desk is great value for money and has a couple of small drawers for storage. Teamed with some floating shelves, you can create yourself a nice little work den.L: 80cmW: 40cmH: 40cm
Next up, let's handle storage. Some shelves will give you space to store things, plus to decorate your cosy new work station.
Closet office ideas: shelves and storage
1 of 4AGSIVO Wall Mounted Floating Shelves Set of 2
These industrial-style shelves are easy to attach to the wall and will hold 480g (large) and 339g (small). They're perfect for decorating your office, or for storing notepads, pens and more.Small - 11.8in x 4.7in x 5.9inLarge - 17in x 4.7in x 5.9in
2 of 4Recycled Glass Hanging Box Shelf
We love these recycled glass handing shelves, which will house plants, books and photo frames beautifully. They're really easy to put up and there are three sizes available.Small - 21cm x 16cm x 8cmMedium - 24cm x 19cm x 8cmLarge - 26.5cm x 21cm x 8cm
3 of 4STOREMIC Floating U-Shaped Shelves
This set of three shelves will suit practically any decor and they're a great size for small spaces. Each shelf has pre-drilled holes and will take just a few minutes to put up with a screwdriver and a hammer.Small - 30cm x 15cm x 10cmMedium - 45.2cm x 15cm x 10cmLarge - 60.2cm x 15cm x 10cm
4 of 4Set Of Three Wall Mounted Black Wire Baskets
This set of three wall-mounted baskets is really great for the price and will be great for storing magazines and notepads. They're made from sustainably-sourced metal wire for a high-quality finish.Small - 22.5cm x 20cm x 7.5cmMedium - 25cm x 33.5cm x 11cmLarge - 30cm x 43.5cm x 14.5cm
Now for the fun stuff: decorating! We've included a whole host of prints, faux plants and decor ideas to get you started.
Closet office ideas: decor
1 of 8Power Strip Tower 4 USB Ports 8 Way Outlets
You'll need a way to power up your new cloffice, so we'd recommend getting an extension lead. We like this one because it stands upright so doesn't take up too much room, plus has USB ports for ease.
2 of 8A-Street Prints 2744-24136 Wallpaper, Green
Wallpapering your space doesn't have to be expensive when you're just doing one wall. We love this green leaf print to help you escape a little bit during the workday.
3 of 8TaoTronics 10W LED Desk Lamp
A great desk lamp is the next thing you'll need, as being in an enclosed space might not give you much natural light. This gooseneck lamp from TaoTronics is touch-sensitive, has several modes and will look great in any office.
4 of 8Korvea Set of 5 Artificial Succulent Plants in Ceramic Pots
If you have the space and light for real plants, they'll be a welcome addition to your new closet office. However, if there's a lack of light, these faux succulents will help you create your own jungle, without needing to worry about their health.
5 of 8'First I Drink The Coffee' Black White Typography Print
Coffee lovers, this print will make you smile every time you sit at your desk, and will make the space feel more personalised.
6 of 8Non-Slip Desk Pad
You don't want to scratch your new desk, do you? This desk pad works well as a mousepad, looks good, plus is easy to clean, should you spill your morning coffee. It's available in 15 colour choices.
7 of 8Oucles Grid Panel Set of 2 Grid Mesh Display Panel
If you need to keep notes and reminders safe or add photos of your friends and family, this set of two wire boards will work perfectly in a small space.
8 of 8Trailing Succulent in Leopard Planter
This trailing planter not only looks great but houses a faux string of pearls, which will look brilliant hanging down from your new shelves.
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Jade Moscrop is the Deputy Editor for WhatsTheBest, specialising in lifestyle topics. She also writes for Closer, Heat, and Mother&Baby.
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