The COVID-19 pandemic changed just about every facet of modern living, and the shift to working from home caught many people off guard. Those who live in small apartments are especially challenged to create space for a home office. With a little planning, though, you can create the office space you need, even if you don’t have an extra bedroom or den in your floorplan.
Many apartments have an open-concept living and dining area that might provide the perfect corner for a home office setup. However, a lot of apartment dwellers are carving their office space from their master bedroom. If you live with family members or other roommates, this may be a better option because you can close the door and enjoy peace and quiet when you need to concentrate on your work or participate in a virtual meeting.
A good interior design trick is to use large area rugs to mark the distinction between the living spaces used for work and play. If you have enough space, you can also place your desk against a wall and then angle a table, filing cabinet, or comfy guest chair so that it serves as a boundary line between your work and entertainment spaces.
A sleek ladder desk is a terrific option for those with minimal space to devote to a home office. This piece of furniture has a desk surface along with built-in shelving above that stretches almost to the ceiling. It makes better use of wall space while minimizing the amount of floor area needed to get the job done.
Of course, another option is to move to a bigger apartment that has the extra living space you need to create the ideal home office. At The Quarters Apartment Homes in Lady Lake, Florida, all of our spacious apartments were professionally designed with renters’ needs in mind. Would you like to take a look? Contact us today to learn more about our beautiful, well-designed apartments and request a tour of our amenities.
