Create a functional home office anywhere in your home

Furniture for a home office, particularly desks, has evolved from being purely functional - to furniture that can be used to set up a home office anywhere in a home. It's stylish, modern and yet still practical as a work space.

 

Two pedestal shelf units support a large worktop that has plenty of space for setting up office. What I particularly like about this design is that it can be taken apart easily when required, and is simple do-it-yourself project if you wanted to make your own.

Use 16mm MDF to make the shelf units and tabletop. Add decorative detail to the countertop using a Dremel Trio or router and then paint with a Bosch PFS spray system in your choice of colour.

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Sleek contemporary design means that these desk won't look out of place in any room. As a do-it-yourself home office desk you can construct both desks using pine, plywood or MelaWood, depending on the finished look you want.

Pine board and laminated shelving are ideal for furniture projects where you want to stain or varnish and let the natural beauty of wood shine. Select pieces that are straight and have few or no defects and then finish with Plascon Woodcare interior coloured varnish.

 

If you plan to paint pine, give it an intense sanding with 220-grit sandpaper for a silky smooth finish before painting.

 

Tone up your welding and angle grinding skills and make your own industrial home office furniture using steel shelving or steel bar. Add some castor wheels for a home office on the move!

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BELOW: This large craft centre is the perfect example of combining storage and countertop space. The modern, rectangular pendant shifts the focus from purely utilitarian to absolutely gorgeous.

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Storage is essential for any home office setup. A single cabinet can efficiently store all your papers and files, and look great doing it. Open shelving is convenient for home office storage, but only if you plan to keep shelves well organised.

A better option is to have concealed storage, where files and papers are stored behind closed doors. If you do opt for open shelves, make use of baskets and decorative boxes to keep shelves neat and tidy.

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ABOVE: For an office space in a small home, this tiered desk offers a space to sit down and work, but still looks stylish enough to blend in. Shelves offer a space to store smaller items or perhaps a PC tower.

ABOVE: Glass-topped desks offer a sophisticated way to finish off a stained pine desk. A roll out tray drawer will accommodate your keyboard, while smaller compartments help you keep pens, pencils, paper clips, and other small office supplies organized.

 

 

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