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    7 Ways to Turn a Closet into Your Home Office

    By | At Home – Tue, May 22, 2012 5:54 PM EDT

    Small homes and apartments can lead to efficient and creative uses for space, like these closets that have been transformed into miniature offices. And if you do a lot of work at home, having a place to stash your computer, bills, projects and other paperwork can be a lifesaver in terms of work/life balance. A place you can close off in the evenings can provide a lot of much needed distance. If you've always though you don't have room for an office, take a look at these 7 inspiring spaces after the jump.

    Walk-in workspaceWalk-in workspace1. Walk-in Workspace
    These overhead shelves are ideal for storing lots of supplies and books. Plus I love the window in the closet.

















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    Pull the curtainPull the curtain2. Pull the Curtain
    Hiding an office in a living room closet behind curtains is a brilliant for a small space.


















    Breezy bedroom deskBreezy bedroom desk3. Breezy Bedroom Desk
    If you have to have an office in your bedroom, having a curtain you can draw so you can relax in the space would be key.


















    Pantry turned officePantry turned office4. Pantry Turned Office
    love that you can swing the dining chair around to serve as an office chair for this space.





































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    Giant barn door officeGiant barn door office5.Giant Barn Door Office
    If you have a little more space to work with, this sliding barn door is the perfect way to conceal a workspace.















    Desk on castersDesk on casters6. Desk on Casters
    If you don't have a closet to put an office in, you could always build one! I also love that the desk and matching dining table are on huge casters for extra flexibility.

















    Tiny apartment closetTiny apartment closet 7. Tiny Apartment Closet
    This is the classic apartment coat closet - and it would absolutely be worth getting a coat rack to have a great space like this.












    - By Jordan Ferney
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