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Unless you are a computer hacker or a MMORPG fanatic, chances are that you only need a desk that can hold a laptop, some mobile gadgets, and a coffee mug. Depending on personal preferences, some might want to customise a study desk in order for it to hold some loose stationery and documents, or even conceal a printer. But for those living in space-starved conditions, it helps to get a little more creative – these examples show how you can create a comfortable work space at home without a conventional study desk.
1. Besides turning a nook into an open display shelf, you can also fit in a larger ledge for it to double up as a compact work desk.
2. Fit a simple breakfast-in-bed-style table over a day bed to use it as a low table. This will be a perfect corner to longue around and catch up on television shows during the weekend. (Interior design by White Space Living)
3. Tuck all the cosmetics in this flip-open dressing table and use it as a study desk when it’s closed. This keeps your vanity counter tidy, and encourages you to keep the study desk free of clutter as well. (Interior design by The Interarch Design)
4. For a more casual set up, do away with chairs. A simple ledge right by the bed can also allow for a comfortable sit up position to put you in the right working mindset. (Interior design by Three-D Conceptwerke)
5. Dead space under a flight of stairs can also house a cosy home office corner. Just be sure that the sloping ceiling is not low enough to be a hazard when you get up from the chair!
6. If you only need a small surface to prop up the laptop, use this nifty drop-down table idea to camouflage amongst the wall. (Interior design by DistinctIdentity)
7. Got a structural beam that you can’t get rid of? Use it to incorporate a small swivel table around it, and you’ll be able to work comfortably when you pull a sofa or chair up to the ledge. (Interior design by Cube Associate Design)
8. With wainscoting and cupboard door panels, you can visually conceal a dressing table or study desk. This prevents a room from becoming cluttered with loose furniture. (Interior design by Metaphor Studio)
9. Even a tiny bar counter in the dry kitchen can be turned into a work space. Better suited for laptop users, this area can double up as extra kitchen countertop space when you fold up and pack away your gadgets.
10. Take a hint from this homeowner and install the String system, a modular shelving and work system by Swedish designer Nils Strinning, which offers options such as cabinets and desks. (Interior design by Grafunkt)
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