A Closet Office
Spring cleaning time has begun. Thanks to my 16-year-old daughter my kitchen now shines. I want you to know, that girl’s a keeper!
My project for Saturday was to help my 13-year-old daughter organize her bedroom. I called a family meeting to brainstorm the best way to set up her tiny bedroom (only 10′ x 10′) to help her keep things tidy. She does most of her schoolwork and some playing in there, and all of her things were constantly jumbled together. She really needed a desk, but I couldn’t figure out a place to put one.
Her daddy suggested the closet… and that was a brilliant idea!
The closet is also tiny, but it was just the right size for a nice desk that my dad had made for the kids several years ago. The desk had been hanging from the rafters in the garage since we moved last year because we didn’t have a place for it. It was a perfect fit for the closet.
We put a small set of shelves on the back of the desk and organized the books, toys, and school supplies.
Now the bedroom floor is clear of clutter, and the closet can be closed when Rebecca is not at her desk.
(In case you’re wondering, we put her hanging clothes on a rod in the utility room. I think that will be fine, as most of her clothes are folded into drawers anyway.)
24 Comments
Momma Snail
That is the best little “office” ever! I had my entire sewing room in a closet at our old house and I miss my tiny space. My kids have an empty closet in their room (all of our clothes are together in the Master closet because it is easier for me to manage). I am thinking of making it a reading space and this really inspires me! Thanks!
Emily
What a great use of space!!! It turned out wonderfully! 🙂
Holly
That’s cool! I would love to have my own little space like that.
Coloradolady
Great idea, I have small rooms too, and this is perfect….I may have to look into doing just this! Great idea!
Carrie
What an excellent (and attractive) solution!
Liz
Great idea – I’m so glad that you were able to creat that space. And if it gets messy, you can just close the door!
Edi
I’ve seen a lot of closet offices and think they are cool! My problem would be giving up a closet somewhere in our very small house, with very few closets to begin with 🙂
Beth in NC
What a great idea! I’m sure she loves it!
Lori@EnjoyThe Process
Excellent job! I am always trying to find creative ways to make the most of the space I have! Thanks for sharing!
AmyK
That’s fantastic! I wish I’d thought of something this great when I had a 10×10 bedroom with a dinky closet; this would have been PERFECT.
Margaret Cloud
What a wonderful idea, and it looks well organized, you did a great job, see they say two heads are better than one. Have a great week.
Laura
I’m a keeper!!! thats so good to know lol. her room looks so good.
A Romantic Porch
Wow! Impressive! That’s great! xorachel
P.S. Maybe I need to borrow the 16 year old! Hug her for me.
pse
Wish you could “loan” me that keeper for a few days. “R” did a great job in her closet also. Glad you posted a picture.
Laura
Looks great; I love it! So creative too!
Alicia, The Snowflake
What a great idea! I am sure she will love it!
Making Memories 1999
Nice looking closet office!! Great job!
Angie
I love it!
We lived in a house from when I was 8 – 11, and I had a little office area in my closet. I loved that tiny office!
e-Mom
I love this idea… SO clever. I’m going to tuck it away for future reference. Bless you! :~D
TattingChic
What a cool idea! You can just shut the door on your office clutter, LOL! It looks like you won’t have too much clutter with those awesome organizer shelves!
Those tiny closets are too small for hanging clothes anyway! LOL!
Femin Susan
Keep up the great posts. Love, light and blessings to you and your family 🙂
cre8ivegirl
Love the closet desk! It’s like she has her own little office. Thanks for sharing to idea!
Laura Noelle
Aww I love this! I had a “cloffice” for two years and I loved it! I’ve always had a place in my heart for getting the most out of small spaces!
Kristen
I love this idea…We are going to replace a small dresser in our son’s room with a table as a temporary desk fix.