A few years ago while visiting my sister in Virginia, I fell in love with a nook in her bedroom that she transformed into a nice workstation. With barely a foot and a half of counter space and a wooden IKEA bar stool, this nook made quite the productive workstation. There was something about a consolidated small space that allowed me to work hard, undistracted. Since then we’ve explored different nook home office spaces and here is a roundup of our favorites.

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Tuck away a workspace or put a guest room closet to work with a closet office. We've got 25 great "cloffice" ideas to help you put your closet to work!

Over the summer I found this cabinet at Goodwill for $19 and saw its potential. It was an old 70's style TV stand (when TV's were square. Ha!), and thought with a fun make-over it could become best friends with my recently revamped dining table. I am one of those people who love a good "Before and After." I find it kind of addicting. There is something in the result that is so satisfying! Even more gratifying, no sanding! I have refinished several pieces of furniture, and anything that takes…

Think there's no way you can pack another inch of storage into your house? Think again and explore these overlooked spots that can provide a sliver of storage just where you need it. Plus, BHG contributor and Apartment Therapy founder Maxwell Ryan gives his tricks for carving out more storage from every room.

Since a few people have asked, here are my basic directions- get a clipboard. Cover surface with Mod Podge and smooth on a sheet of pretty scrapbook paper. (measure and trim around the clip at the top,) Add a layer or 2 of Mod Podge on top of the paper if you want. For the pocket, I just got a piece of white cardstock and trimmed it to be the width of my clipboard, which was about 9" and 8 1/2" long, and then folded down 4" on the top and bottom and that left me with about 1/2" in the middle…

Spare bedrooms aren't the only spaces that make great home offices. Now a closet, corner, hallway, or even the kitchen island can become the perfect workspace.

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Perfect for use in your kitchen, bathroom or where you need some extra storage space. The sturdy construction and four casters make it easy for you to move the cart and use it wherever you like. It even fits in tight spaces because of its small size. The adjustable middle section is easy to move to adapt to different storage needs. The kitchen cart also stands evenly on uneven floors since the casters are adjustable. This trolley has been tested against our strictest standards for stability…

16 positively cute DIY desk organizers

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Creating a Space of Your Own. It's hard to be creative and cheap. And, it's a challenge to find personal space in the home of a big family....

You know that moment when you realize you’ve bitten off more than you could chew? Yeah that was me the day I returned home from the SNAP Conference. I came back pumped up and energized and ready to take on a new project – getting my new mini-office/creative space in order. I have a tiny... Read More