How to Create a Home Office in a Small Condo

While we may be getting more used to pandemic life than we care to, trying to live and work in a condo can be difficult, particularly if you have limited space.

If you have a job that enables you to work from home, you’ve no doubt become quite used to it by now and the convenience of it has long worn off. But if you’ve been relying on the kitchen counter, the couch, your bed or all of the above as your office space, it’s time to get serious about creating a more structured workspace.

Separating your ‘office’ from your daily living space is more important than ever as more of us are forced to work from home. Not only does it help us work more efficiently, it’s also important for our mental health.

Often when we are at the office working, we need to step away from our desk to get some fresh air or take a walk to clear our heads. In other words, we need to separate ourselves from the work - even if just for a few minutes - to give our minds a break.

At home, in a small condo, in a lockdown, our options to take a break are limited. If your ‘office’ is anywhere in your condo, your ability to separate yourself from your work is nearly impossible.

Creating a dedicated space for your office can give you that sense of separation you need to clear your head and give yourself a break. But in a small condo, that can be a challenge.

Here are some ideas for creating a home office in a small condo.

Adjust your living room layout

Lighting is important for your workspace, so consider putting a desk in front of the window and rearranging your furniture behind it. Being in front of a window gives you a sense of openness as well as something to look at other than your apartment. It will also make your office space feel bigger.