Multi-tasking a Space
Making a room multi-functional
It is quite common to have a home-office and guest room in one room and, with good space-planning, this can be accomplished without the look of a cluttered area. For small spaces, daybeds and futons serve as a multi-purpose sofa and bed; and some wall-beds have bookshelves with a hidden bed. The office area can also have hidden desks or work centers; like in a closet using two file cabinets as support for a table top desk; or by using a cabinet that opens up to a desk with shelves.
Delineating areas in a room can be accomplished several ways. Curtains, panel dividers, bookshelves are among the ideas to define a space. Situating furniture grouped a certain way will also define a space.
In a den I recently redecorated and organized, the room started out with two computer desks in two parts of the room and a tv viewing area situated in the middle of the room. A chimney wall protruded in the room from a fireplace on the other side, creating a couple of nooks that were not utilized. The beautiful bay window was not even noticed in the room.
Transforming the room into a balanced multi-functional room (for home office and an entertainment center) required a little space-planning and creativity. The chimney wall was made into a theatrical centerpiece area for the entertainment center using a valence and curtains. On both sides of the chimne wall (in the nooks), I put narrow bookshelves for books and media storage.
I placed a chaise lounge under the bay window, which was situated near the sofa and an arm chair, all centered around the entertainment center. A chest coffee table added additional storage. This furniture arrangement created a tv viewing and cozy sitting area.
A desk and shelf wall unit was built for one wall of the room, defining that as a dual home-office area for both the husband and wife.
In a corner of the room I created a hidden "cat corner" for that litter box once sitting out in the open room. The cat box was hidden using a built-in shelf and front curtains. For additional storage, a sideboard table was purchased for one wall to keep office supplies.
The space is now functional, fun, and I must admit, fabulous!
1 comment(s):
Cyndi, I LOVE LOVE LOVE my new den!!! So there's a visual to go along with your excellent descriptions, here's my gallery of photos, which will be updated as the finished photos are gathered.
The Den at Casa Moreno
By OB, at 1:17 PM
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