Our Closet Office: Small Space Big Impact
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- Minimalist
- HDB (Resale)
- ~1,000 sqft
- 3 br
- Couple Living with Kids
Welcome to our Closet Office, aka Mister's Mancave. This space is solely for Mr. A, where he WFH on certain days, chilling, gaming, and sometimes even napping. A recap: Our home is a 4 Room Resale HDB with only 2 rooms as the previous owners hacked away the 3rd room to enlarge the living area. The spacious living area is 1 of the factors that attracted us, and we wanted to keep it that way. The 2nd spare room is a kid's room, which we shared in our previous post. Since we don't have another spare room to create a designated home office, with some careful space planning, we were able to carve out our own closet office - cloffice. 
Here's a before and after photo for you to have a clearer picture of how and where we carved out our functional cloffice. 
The thought of having a closet office can feel claustrophobic and uninviting. But with the help of built-ins, we are able to maximise this space and transform it into a sleek and comfortable work space. 
As you enter the home office, it gives you a different vibe from the usual neutral colours you see in the rest of our home. Mr. A chose a darker theme, which makes the office stand out. Darker tones also gives a more sleek and polished feel. If you are wondering what is the size of this office, the floor space is roughly 150cm x 180cm. It fits a 60cm depth computer table and an Ergotune's chair comfortably. If Mr. A can nap in here, it should be a decent and comfortable space, right? :P We chose a closed office concept so Mr. A can have his personal space when he needs it. Usually, he leaves the door open. To maximise the space, we make use of vertical spaces by adding fluted cabinets above the table to store his things and keep the table uncluttered. 
The wall on the left is painted in dark grey to match the overall dark theme. 
Next question you might have: Is the room warm, and does it have enough ventilation? Sometimes, especially during hotter months. But we have a side fan to help cool down and ventilate the space. 
Extra storage for him to put his things. 
We have a wire holder just below the table for neater wire management. 
With a little imagination and creativity, you can create a functional office in even the smallest nooks of the home. :) Stay connected on Instagram @rachieehome.
- 8 September 2024
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