Meet the ‘Cloffice’: The Compact WFH Space

In its simplest form, a cloffice is the combination of a closet and an office that packs in the hard-working elements of a home office into an underused space. They can be anything from a custom-fit desk and shelving unit inside your old linen closet to a grand walk-in or subtle nook behind a stylish screen. A clever solution for those who are tired (and physically sore) from working on a sofa or unsupportive dining chair for the best part of a year.

The beauty of a cloffice is that just about any home, whether it’s a sprawling detached, city apartment or cosy cottage, can get in on the trend. Before you go raiding and ripping out the coat closet, there’s a few things to consider, such as traffic (you don’t want to be distracted by the rest of the household moving behind you all day) and space. Try searching ‘cloffice’ on Pinterest for thousands of design ideas, you’ll quickly see just how easy it is to set up your own.

No closet space? Not a problem. Room dividers such as well-placed chairs, screens or bookcases can instantly create a compact space for you to toil away on your main hustle away from the rest of the household. If your home is open plan, creating a nook using something like a divider or bookcase will ensure your work is hidden once you’re off the clock.