- Our tips for setting up an office area in the living room (1)
- A desk in any type of interior (2)
- How to set up a discreet office in the living room (3)
- How to highlight a desk in the living room (4)
- Points of vigilance (5)
- Tip #1: the retractable desk for small spaces (6)
- Tip No. 2: the desk as an extension of a piece of furniture (7)
- Tip #3: create a partition in the living room (8)
- Tip #4: lean the desk against the sofa (9)
- Tip #5: Place the desk under the living room window (10)
- Tip #6: Set up an office in a closet (11)
- Tip n° 7: the coffee table that can be folded up as a desk (12)
- Tip #8: make the office area stand out with paint (13)
- Office layout in the living room: mistakes to avoid (14)
Our tips for setting up an office area in the living room
Do you want to install a desk in the living room , but you don't know where to place it? To enjoy an aesthetic and functional office space in the living room, it is essential to think about how to best optimize the available space. To do this, you can create an office area in the living room using various clever solutions. Here are some ideas for setting up an office in your living room.
A desk in any type of interior
It is not always possible to reserve an entire room of a house or apartment for the office. The easiest way is to install this workspace in the bedroom or living room. Even if you don't have a large living room, it is still possible to set up an office in a small room . There are no space requirements. In addition, with a few tips, your office will give character to your decoration.
How to set up a discreet office in the living room
Whether your living room is spacious or not, it is important to think about design solutions that optimize space . Retractable desk, integrated into living room furniture or fitted into a cupboard, various solutions exist to make it discreet and optimize space as best as possible.
How to highlight a desk in the living room
If, on the other hand, you want to highlight your office in the living room, you can delimit the space using color or wallpaper. This visual demarcation enhances your decor and highlights your office area in an original way .
Points of vigilance
Lack of space is a problem when you are working, which is why it is essential to provide storage. Providing space around the desk to easily move around the room is also important. Optimize space with smart storage like boxes or shelves.
Tip #1: the retractable desk for small spaces
The retractable desk is a practical tip if you have little space to set up an office area in your living room. Once closed, the desk becomes invisible, blending into the decor of the room . It thus frees up space in the living room. If you have a lot of paperwork it is interesting to provide shelves or storage space near the desk. Once work is finished, you simply fold up the desk and life in your living room returns to normal.
Tip No. 2: the desk as an extension of a piece of furniture
Setting up a desk in an existing piece of furniture is a practical tip for a discreet office area. For example, the office work surface can be an extension of a library shelf . Today there are libraries integrating a desktop module. The best thing about this desk is that you can store your files on the shelves discreetly.
Tip #3: create a partition in the living room
If your living room is spacious you can set up a partition to separate the office area from the rest of the living room . The partition can be a Japanese curtain, vertical slats or a piece of furniture. This solution is preferred if you use your office daily. For concentration, it is indeed preferable to have a real work space separate from the living room.
Tip #4: lean the desk against the sofa
The desk against the sofa is a practical arrangement if all the walls in your living room are already occupied. The desk leaning against the sofa optimizes space and facilitates circulation in the room. One tip is to choose a table that serves as a desk. You can use it both for meals and for working.
Tip #5: Place the desk under the living room window
If you have an industrial style living room with a glass roof or a window you can place the desk underneath. This tip allows you to integrate the office into the living room space without distorting the spirit of the place . You thus create a great work area with a view of the outside.
Tip #6: Set up an office in a closet
Setting up an office in a cupboard is a space-saving solution in the living room. This is a tip that allows you to have an office area with a small footprint. Once the cupboard is closed, the desk becomes completely invisible . It is also possible to arrange shelves to accommodate binders and files.
Tip n° 7: the coffee table that can be folded up as a desk
The lift-up coffee table is perfect as a desk in small spaces. This versatile piece of furniture can be used as a coffee table, desk or dining table. This solution is suitable for occasional use of your office in the living room .
Tip #8: make the office area stand out with paint
An original way to demarcate an office area in the living room is to paint the wall or even the floor a different color than the other walls in the room. This visual demarcation brings a colorful note to your living room while integrating the work space into the room. To enhance the decoration, you can place a rug under the desk.
Office layout in the living room: mistakes to avoid
When setting up an office area at home, certain mistakes should be avoided :- set up your office in a dark corner;
- do not delimit the office space;
- place the desk with your back to the light: avoid especially if you work with a computer;
- neglect the desk lamp;
- having clutter on your desk;
- lack of storage;
- neglect the choice of chair.
