Can you give me some ideas on putting a desk area in my closet?

Building a desk area in an extra closet is a wonderful idea if that 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 that 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 levels when it is time to get to work.

A custom desk can be built to fit the exact width of your closet. Using solid materials will allow you closed 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 your closet and place a solid top across your work area. The basket will act as your drawers and since they are open, everything can be seen easily. Special hand file systems are also available for the 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 easily fit under the desk.

If a phone is important, be sure to put a phone jack in your closet. Also, be sure that adequate lighting is in your closet so that you do not have to strain your eyes.

Types of doors on your new work closet are very important. Hinged or bi-hinged doors are great because space is never wasted, and the whole area is open for you. With bi-fold doors, you always lose 5-10” 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 work area is that you can walk away from your work, close the doors, and not be bothered with it until you wish.

Good luck with your new desk area!

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Ellyn Elstein The Closet Lady®

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