How To Create A Hidden Office

Choose decorative storagethan cluttered space by reserving some shelf space
A dining room can be quickly transformed into a placefor favourite pieces of art or craftwork.o Paint walls
to do paperwork. Store supplies in a smart cupboardand shelves in a pale neutral shade to give the room a
that doesn't look like typical office furniture and usespacious feel.o Consider covering the partition wall with
attractive storage boxes that can be displayed neatlyfelt so it can double as a pinboard.
on shelves overhead.Conceal Shelves and Filing
HOW TO MAKE IT WORK...o Be sure to include goodCreate neat hidden storage with two false pillars that
task lighting for doing paperwork, with ambient lightingalso serve to divide an office area from the rest of
for dining.o Unless you're working, be scrupulous aboutthe room. Shelves can be tailor-made to suit your
keeping the dining table free from books, paper andparticular requirements and positioned so they are
clutter.o Use subtle colour coding rather than labels towithin easy reach of the desk.
distinguish your tax files from your bank statements.oHOW TO MAKE IT WORK...o Paint the pillars and
Check that you have a telephone connection nearby.shelves the same colour as the walls of the room to
Create a special areagive the scheme a cohesive look.o Keep the room
The key to incorporating a workable home office in astreamlined with a contemporary desk and fit a letter
bedroom scheme is to make sure that the desk orrack along its length to hide wiring and provide handy
work area is concealed. A clever shelving unit can beaccess to stationery supplies.oAdd a strong aesthetic
made to hide a neat study area behind it.element, such as the blind used here or a painting, to
HOW TO MAKE IT WORK...o Create a calm rathersoften the office feel.