
More and more people have flexible jobs, sometimes working from home. But not everyone has a room in which they can set up an office. Then, for example, the living room has to be used as a workplace. We show you how to set up an office in the living room with lots of ideas, tips and tricks.
Desk with PC in the living area

Now you probably don’t want to be constantly reminded to work in your free time. You should therefore set up an office in the living room and integrate it tastefully into the room. This can be achieved, for example, with a wall cabinet with an integrated desk. Here you have enough space to store all your documents, which also makes it easy to decorate. After work, the printer and scanner should disappear into the base cabinet and the documents into the drawer.

Another option is to use modular furniture such as shelves as room dividers. They separate the living area from the work area. Sideboards, screens or sliding panels are also ideal room dividers. Whichever option you choose, it is important to integrate the workspace into your lifestyle, ensuring both style and functionality.

How the office can be integrated into the living room naturally depends on the size of the room. The larger the room, the easier it is to find the right place. In addition to a PC or laptop, you should also consider what you really need. Do you need a printer and scanner, how many folders need to be stored and what should you do if there is not enough space? If you work from home for a few days, you should also set yourself up ergonomically and pay attention to your health.
IN Office swivel chair
Manufacturer: Wilkhahn

Living area with small office

Living area with small office

Don’t need a lot of space? Then set up a secretary desk in the living room. With its help to promote storage space, it offers enough room for documents and work utensils. This is also a home office idea. You can buy an old secretary at a flea market, carefully polish it and then repaint it. This way you have integrated shabby chic into your home and have a new functional piece of furniture.

The right desk for your living area

First of all, you need to create enough space to find the right desk for your living area. The well-lit corners of the room are best suited. Ideally, the desk should fit in the corner and leave room for shelves or cabinets if you need storage space to stay organized. Normally the height of the desk is 72 cm. However, more and more height-adjustable desks can be instantly adjusted to your height. If you are 1.75 m tall, the optimum desk height should be 71 cm and the seat height 47 cm.
Open living spaces with office

Do you have an open or particularly large living space? Then you can create an office with an alcove and small cupboards. A shelving wall and an integrated desk can be perfectly transformed into a workstation. Advantages: When you put away your PC and all your work equipment after work, you can hardly see that the area is used as a workstation during the day.
Ideas for an office in the living area

- Find a place or corner where you feel really good
- Make sure you have plenty of daylight and good general lighting
- Clearly separate work areas to avoid distractions
- If you often work from home, make sure you have ergonomic furniture
- Keep it tidy: Make sure there is enough storage space directly at the workplace.
- Define office areas so that you are free from distractions and can concentrate on your work.
- Houseplants such as an elephant’s foot or lucky bamboo also create a pleasant atmosphere at the workplace at home.
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