Double Duty Offices

Is your kitchen table always a mess with homework, laptops and papers? Well, then it's time to incorporate a little workspace in your home. House & Home has wonderful photos and advice on how to successfully create multifunctional spaces that incorporate small desks. Here are a few of our favorite ideas...

1. Coordinated Work-Live Space

"Matching patterns create continuity. To freshen up an office nook in a living room, add an upholstered corkboard behind the desk in the same fabric as throw cushions to ease flow from one area to the next."

2. Multifunctional Basement

"White walls brighten up a lower level.  Maximize space in your basement by arranging furniture into distinct zones. A small desk adds a quiet work area without taking up too much floor space. A mix of sofas and chairs provides plenty of seating for movie nights."

3. No den? No problem. 

"A small desk in a bedroom can work overtime for accessories and a laptop. A small mirrored desk reflects light below the window and serves as a quiet work space away from the rest of the home."

4. A Desk with a View

"A desk positioned in front of windows creates a bright space to work from home. Break up floor-to-ceiling windows with a long desk, which can be used for jewelry boxes, accessories or a laptop."

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