How to Make a Small Workspace Shine

Mirrors are used to help make a small home office space visually larger. Scott Gabriel Morris/Handout/TNS

By Cathy Hobbs From Tribune News Service

Work spaces should ideally be both functional and aesthetically pleasing. With many workers now working from home, finding ample space may be a challenge. However, small workspaces can be the ideal solution. Here are some top tips to create small workspaces that allow ample space for work.

1. Incorporate glass and mirrors. Mirrors and glass can help make small spaces visually open and airy.

A glass desk adds a sense of transparency and openness in a home office. Scott Gabriel Morris/Handout/TNS

2. Consider built-ins. Built-in desks and cabinetry will help to preserve floor space.

Built-in cabinetry helps to create an organized and compact work space. Scott Gabriel Morris/Handout/TNS

3. In a bedroom, use a desk in place of a dresser. This especially works in children’s bedrooms.

A simple workspace creates the perfect small workspace in a children's bedroom. Scott Gabriel Morris/Handout/TNS

4. Source workspace items that are versatile, such as a desk that can be used as a dining space or folds away.

5. Go compact. Opt for small but functional workspaces, as opposed to one that is bulky and overwhelming.

A desk and shelf serves as a compact and functional work area in a children’s bedroom. Scott Gabriel Morris/Handout/TNS

Cathy Hobbs, based in New York City, is an Emmy Award-winning television host and a nationally known interior design and home staging expert with offices in New York City, Boston and Washington, D.C. Contact her at [email protected] or visit her website at cathyhobbs.com.

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