How to Turn a Closet into a Home Office?

Are you tired of having to work from home in your bedroom?

If so, then maybe you would be interested to learn How to Turn a Closet into a Home Office. It may sound impossible or a job for professionals, but it is actually easy and inexpensive with these tips and tricks!

So, what are you waiting for?

Let’s get renovating!

Why Should You Convert Your Closet Into A Home Office?

The great thing about converting your closet into a home office is that you can work from your house. This is especially helpful if you have young children and need to be able to keep an eye on them while you are working. It is also a great way to save money, as you do not have to pay for office space.

You can also create a much more efficient work environment by converting your closet into an office. You will have everything in one place so that you do not need to move around too much throughout the day.

How Do I Convert My Closet Into A Home Office?

Now you have decided to turn your closet into an office, follow these steps to efficiently create your perfect workspace at home.

Clear out the Closet

Converting your closet is actually pretty easy and inexpensive. The first step is to remove all of the clothes or other items from the closet. Give it a good cleaning and start to find new homes for the items you have removed from the closet. Some options you could consider are under-bed storage, a corner of the house, or moving them to another room.

Measure

After you have removed everything, measure the space of your closet. Measure everything, from the height of the closet to the width and depth. This will help you figure out what kind of furniture or other office supplies you will need to buy.

Color Scheme

The color scheme of your office is important, as it can affect your mood and productivity. Choose a light and bright color scheme to help you feel more awake and alert. Light colors will also make your space seem larger than it is. You could also add a little pop of color or pattern to make things interesting!

Finding Furniture

The two most important items you need for your office are a desk and a chair, but these are also the biggest items! Find items that maximize the space in your closet, such as a fold-out desk or an L-shaped desk. You can also buy furniture that is specifically designed to be used in a closet, such as an armoire that converts into a desk.

You could even make your own desk but cutting and fitting a large wooden board into the space! When buying a chair, make sure it tucks under the desk so it does not stick out your office door!

Don’t Think Decorating Isn’t Important!

Once you have purchased your furniture, it is time to start decorating. This can be done in many ways, but it is important to figure out what your needs are first. Do you need a lot of space for storage? Then you will want to invest in some bookshelves or file cabinets.

Are you more of a visual person? Maybe you would benefit from having a desk with a pretty view. Here are some ideas that will help make your office work for you:

Bookshelves

If you need to store a lot of items, then bookshelves are the way to go. You can purchase these fairly inexpensively at thrift stores or garage sales, and they give off an organized look while allowing you to see what is in your office without having to open cupboard doors.

Filing Cabinets

If you are someone who likes to be organized, a filing cabinet is one of the must-haves for your home office. This will allow you to store all of your important papers in one place and keep them organized. You can find these at thrift stores or garage sales as well, and they come in a variety of shapes and sizes.

Monitors

If you are using your closet office as a remote office, then you will want to have at least one monitor. This will allow you to look at your web-based computer tasks, such as writing or editing. You could fit a second monitor onto the wall to save desk space or pick a smaller size monitor that takes up less space on the desk.

Art

Adding some art to your office can help make it more visually appealing. Just make sure that your art matches the rest of your home, as you do not want it to look out of place or tacky. You could also look into hanging a mirror on the back of the door to make the space look bigger.

Stationary

If you are the type of person who likes to have all of their materials in front of them, then a desk with lots of storage is perfect for you. You can store all of your stationery, notebooks, and other items with easy access to them without cluttering up the space around your desk. You could also look into hanging stationary organizers on the walls to save even more space.

Décor

Adding some décor to your office can help make it more inviting, and of course, you want people coming into your home office to feel comfortable. Plants are a great way to do this, as they add life to the room and can help improve air quality; just make sure they will get enough light where you place them! If not, why not try some artificial plants? You can also add some personal touches, such as photos of your family or friends.

Storage

A home office can quickly become cluttered if you do not have a good system for storage. Make sure to purchase some baskets or containers to store your office supplies in and invest in a desk with plenty of drawers to store your things.

The Technical Bits

Ventilation

Due to closets being small, they can often get stuffy very quickly. Make sure to install a good ventilation system in your office to combat this! You do not want to be stuck in a stuffy closet all day, so make sure you have air-conditioning or fans to help keep the temperature down. Or at least leave the door open whilst you work there.

Wires and Electrical Sockets

One thing to keep in mind when converting your closet into an office is that you will need access to electrical sockets. Make sure there are enough available for you to plug in all of your devices, such as a laptop and monitor. If this is an issue for you, then try to find some extension cords that will help make the most of your sockets.

The Perfect Lighting

One thing that often goes overlooked when it comes to home offices is lighting. You want your office to be bright and inviting, so make sure you have a good light source. A desk lamp is not going to cut it; you need something that will provide ample lighting.

Try to find a light that can be placed in different locations around the room, such as a wall light or track lighting. Lighting is not only important for aesthetics but also for your health. You want to make sure you do not have any eye strain from working in the dark!

Door

Now that you have all of your furniture and decorations in place, it is time to focus on the door. Depending on the size of your new home office, you might not want to have a solid door; you could become claustrophobic.

Instead, you could opt to have a curtain or sliding door that can be used at the end of the day. If you are feeling retro, you could even have some hanging beads! Another option to help increase light in the closet is to opt for sliding glass doors.

Making The Most Of A Small Space

If your closet is on the smaller side, there are a few things that you can do to make it more efficient. One thing is to purchase furniture that will serve multiple purposes. For example, you could purchase a desk that also has storage space or a chair with storage built-in.

You can also use vertical space to your advantage by adding shelves and hooks. These will be much more efficient than taking up floor space with a lot of furniture, especially if you have young children that need to play on the floor or run around.

Ideas To Increase Your Productivity!

If you are going to be spending a lot of time in your home office, you must stay productive! Here are some ideas and tips on how to improve your productivity when working at home.

Tips On Getting Organized And Working From Home!

If you’re as clueless as I am when it comes to utilizing spaces, I recommend reading Small Space Living: Expert Tips and Techniques on Using Closets, Corners, and Every Other Space in Your Home, or The Folding Lady: Tools and Tricks for Making the Most of Your Space Room by Room, and the Top-To-Bottom Home Organizing: A Complete Guide to Organizing Every Room in the Home to give you some great tips!

Next, to harmonize your space, take a look at My Creative Space: How to Design Your Home to Stimulate Ideas and Spark Innovation, and Beautifully Organized at Work: Bring Order and Joy to Your Work Life, or even The Practical Guide to Feng Shui: Create Harmony in Your Home, Garden and Office for the more spiritual decorator.

If you’re working from home for the first time, we found these helpful handbooks such as Out of Office: The Big Problem and Bigger Promise of Working from Home, and The Future of the Office: Work from Home, Remote Work, and the Hard Choices We All Face all available online in 2023.

Final Thoughts

There are plenty of things to consider when converting from working in an office to working from home. But now that you know how to create a home office, it should be easier than ever to create your own working space!

With a little bit of organization and creativity, you can have your very own productive home office in no time!

Good luck and I hope you enjoy your new Home Office!