Building a desk area in an extra closet is a wonderful idea if the space is available. This will eliminate that furniture in a room and hopefully allow you to store all your office supplies in one area.
If possible choose a closet big enough for you to feel comfortable. Start fresh by taking everything out of the closet including the pinrail and rod. Spackle and paint this area a nice bright color. Soft subtle colors are great if you intend to relax and unwind here. Bold bright colors may raise your energy level when it is time to get to work.
A custom-designed desk can be built to fit the exact width of your closet. Using solid materials will allow you to close drawers and adjustable shelving above the desk area. Wire basket systems are great for creating a desk area. Place one basket system on each side of the closet and place a solid top across your work area. The baskets will act as your drawers and since they are open, everything can be seen easily. Special hung file systems are also available for storage of office files. Heavy-duty plastic bins can be placed above your work area to hold all those important papers that will not fit on your desk anymore. Be sure to use a chair that when not in use, will fit easily underneath the desk. If a phone is important be sure to put a phone jack into your closet. Also, be sure that adequate lighting is in your closet to prevent eye strain.
Types of doors for your new "work closet" are very important. Hinged or bi-hinged doors are great because they open up the whole area for you. With bi-fold doors, you loose 5 to 10 inches of space when the doors are open, which may interfere with your drawer's opening. Sliding doors never allow you to have full access to your work area at one time. The best advantage to putting doors on your new desk area is that you can close them and walk away from your work.
Creative Closet's expert design staff can assist you in designing and organizing this new area for you. Enjoy your new desk area!
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Ellyn Elstein The Closet Lady®
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