Office in the closet: 7 amazing and inspiring examples

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Icer November 13, 2018Specialization: master in the construction of plasterboard structures, finishing work and laying floor coverings. Installation of door and window units, finishing of facades, installation of electrical, plumbing and heating - I can give detailed advice on all types of work.

If you need to save space, but at the same time you do not want to lose the convenience of furniture, then computer desks with a cabinet will be an excellent solution. They replace two elements at once, and their thoughtful design ensures high comfort. In the review, I will talk about the main varieties of such models and analyze all the nuances that you should pay attention to when choosing.

Compact option that combines two pieces of furniture at once

Types of computer desks combined with a cabinet

There are several design options in which the computer desk and cabinet are a single product. Such a symbiosis has a number of advantages:

good capacity makes it possible to place everything you need in one place;
the compactness of the model will save space for other furnishings;
a wide selection of models in design, material, with different layouts and contents.

Computer desk with pencil case

A product for working at a computer can be combined with a pencil case. The latter is a tall cabinet of small width, but there is enough space in it to store textbooks and stationery. Drawers are usually installed at the bottom. Shelves are hidden behind the closed door of the upper compartment. This piece of furniture separates the desk from the rest of the room, creating a private workspace.

Computer desk with furniture wall

If the area of the room allows, then you can choose a wall model with a computer desk.

The kit includes elements for various purposes.

Wardrobe for clothes and shoes.
Open or closed bookcase with shelves for books.
Cabinet with drawers.
Shelves.

One of the shelves can be turned into a computer desk. The nearest compartments will become the location for office equipment and other necessary items. The presence of doors will make it possible to quickly hide the workplace.

If the sash is equipped with a folding mechanism like a secretary, then it can also be adapted as a tabletop. And inside the compartment place a monitor and speakers.

Sometimes the additional surface is hidden under the shelf on which the monitor is mounted.

Built-in cabinet

An interesting solution could be a cabinet with a built-in computer desk. The tabletop, with all the equipment, is hidden behind hinged or sliding doors. Thanks to this, it is possible to unload the space, but at the same time have a full-fledged place to work.

Combined with bed

A children's room usually does not have a large area. But a child needs a full-fledged sleeping place, a table for studying, and a spacious closet. The solution could be a furniture product with a wide range of functions.

For example:

a loft bed, directly under which a table and wardrobe are placed;
a corner tabletop located perpendicular to the bed allows you to increase the capacity of the wardrobe;
a work surface equipped with a special mechanism that makes it possible to move it with all its contents up or down. A bed for night rest is lowered onto the vacated space. During the daytime, it rises and looks like an ordinary cabinet.

Secretaire

This type of cabinet is the product of combining a desk with a classic cabinet. This is very convenient in small rooms, or in cases where there is no need to advertise the presence of a cabinet in the interior, while still having constant access to documents.

The photo of office cabinets shows that such models are relatively popular due to their unusual design. However, they are considered one of the most durable structures at the moment, due to their combination with a desk, which is actually an additional support.

Types of structures

There are different options for combining a computer desk and a cabinet.

In a one-piece model, their designs have common elements that are securely fixed. After assembly, the product acquires its final configuration and cannot be modified.

If a piece of furniture is made up of separate modules, then they can be arranged as you wish. However, this pleasure will cost much more.

Massive structures are installed on the floor. To increase the stability of narrow elements, additional fixation to the wall is recommended.

The mini version of the computer desk is a hanging tabletop. Cabinets and shelves are installed nearby. This approach gives the model visual lightness, saves space, and makes cleaning the room easier.

Computer desk layout options

There are a number of points that need to be taken into account when choosing a location for such a voluminous piece of furniture as a cabinet with a built-in computer desk.

Availability of a sufficient number of sockets.
Lack of heating and heating devices in the immediate vicinity.
Smooth floor surface.
Natural light (if possible).
Design features.

The last point is worth considering in more detail.

A model with a rectangular configuration is most often installed against a wall. The table can occupy an extreme position or be placed centrally between two cabinets. For example: the tabletop occupies a window opening, and closed pencil cases are located symmetrically in the walls.

A corner product will help to rationally use the space, since usually the corners of the room remain empty. The cabinet is placed along the wall, and a table is placed perpendicular to it.

Types of tables

The computer desk can be installed permanently in a selected location. Its advantages: good stability, reliability, large working surface.

But in some cases you have to save every square centimeter of space. Models with retractable elements will help to do this.

Dresser. The product is equipped with doors that cover the internal contents. Once you open them and pull out the tabletop, a small cabinet turns into a convenient workspace.
Also, the table can be located in a special niche in the wall. A rotating device is used to install it in the desired position. Another option is a roll-out mobile design with rollers.

Types of devices for filling the structure

The filling of the wardrobe consists of equipment of different formats:

shelves - made of wood, plastic. They can be installed permanently or equipped with a retractable mechanism. Wardrobe shelves are made up to 40 cm high; for bookshelves, a height of 30-35 cm is provided;
drawers - deep and shallow, double or with dividers and adjustment. Models are equipped with rollers or a ball-bearing mechanism;
baskets - made of plastic or metal, can be retractable, removable or stationary. Most often, multi-level retractable basket options are used;
hanger bars – stationary, retractable, height-adjustable. If a narrow wardrobe is equipped, then install an end device for placing clothes on hangers. In the design of a structure with a sufficiently spacious depth of internal space, it is convenient to use a double model of longitudinal rods;
trouser holders - holders for trousers of various formats have a retractable mechanism;
a block with hooks for wrinkle-resistant clothes, a shoe section and other accessories.

Shelves in the wardrobe for shoes

Shelves for household items in the closet

Filling a wardrobe with shelves

Manufacturing materials and coatings

Different types of materials are suitable for making a computer desk with a cabinet, which makes it possible to choose a product to suit every taste and budget.

Natural wood provides furniture with durability, attractiveness, and environmental safety. Different species are used: oak, ash, beech, etc. In order to emphasize the natural beauty, the surface is varnished, impregnated with special oils, and treated with a beeswax-based product. However, the high cost puts such models into the category of elite ones, which are affordable to few.
Chipboard is a slab made from chips that are impregnated with resin and pressed. Pleases with the low price and variety of decorative coatings: laminate, veneer. But it is important to pay attention to the presence of a certificate confirming the absence of evaporation of harmful substances included in the resin (class E0, E1). Products made from chipboard are sensitive to moisture. Under its influence, deformation and destruction of furniture occurs. Another weak point is the high probability of peeling of the outer coating.
MDF is not much more expensive, but is considered safe for health. It is made from wood waste and urea resin or a mixture of paraffin and lignin. The structure of the slab is flexible, which makes it possible to easily produce elements of different sizes and shapes. Finishing is done with veneer, film, special plastic.
The table frame is made of metal, and wood, glass, plastic, and slabs made from wood waste are used as tabletops. It is important that the countertop matches the front of the cabinet. Metal parts are chrome-plated, powdered, or sprayed with materials that imitate silver and bronze alloys.

How to choose the right cabinet for the office

When wondering how to choose an office cabinet, you first need to pay attention to a number of aspects that literally dictate your choice in this matter. First of all, it is necessary to estimate the number of employees who will place documents in this cabinet. The design of the furniture and the materials that will be used for its manufacture directly depend on this.

Secondly, it is necessary to estimate the approximate number of paper documents that will need to be stored long-term. The design features and materials used also depend on this.

Secondary requirements are cabinet design and decorative elements. It is necessary to achieve harmony of furniture with the overall design of the room, then it will be possible to achieve increased efficiency.

It is also necessary that the size and shape of the furniture fits perfectly into the room. It is advisable to use planning features and various types of irregularities that can be hidden with their help.

Regardless of the tasks assigned to the team and the location of the cabinet, it is recommended to give preference to deeper models. This will allow you to place the largest number of documents and things inside, which will provide a certain reserve in case of an unforeseen situation.

In addition, deeper models always allow you to place things inside with a small distance between each other, which in some cases, for example with outerwear, is simply necessary.
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If a model is selected exclusively for storing documents, the size of the shelves should correspond to A4 format. This will allow you to conveniently place folders with documents on them. However, it will be problematic to place various types of tubes and collections.

For these purposes, as a rule, a small continuous niche is left under the main shelves. It can be used to store large documents, such as drawings in tubes, large folders, etc. You can also place additional office supplies and supplies needed for office work there.

Cabinet fronts

The facade is a collection of external elements that hide the contents and determine the appearance of the furniture. Its execution can influence the perception of the parameters of the room: make it visually more spacious or, on the contrary, “eat up” a significant part of the area.

In most cases, the cost of the front part is 70% of the price of the product.

Based on the manufacturing method, solid and paneled structures are distinguished.

The first type is made from solid material: wood, particle board, glass. The advantages include strength and reliability. However, heavy weight increases the load on the cabinet structure.

The second option is deservedly popular. It is distinguished by lower weight and greater possibilities for combining various materials.

The door consists of a frame and an insert. The latter is installed in a special groove, fixed with adhesive, furniture nails, and glazing beads.

The frame is made of wood, MDF, aluminum profile.

The insert materials are solid wood, plastic, plywood, MDF, glass, mirrors.

Accessories

Based on the method of opening, cabinet doors are divided into hinged, compartment, hinged, and folding.

The first type is considered the most reliable and durable. When opened, they provide a 100% overview of the contents and perform their functions completely silently. The canvases are attached to the walls using furniture hinges. The main disadvantage is the mandatory presence of free space for the unhindered movement of the valves.
If you need to save space, you should choose a sliding wardrobe. In this design, the door leaves move along guides along the facade. In such a model, when opened, there is always a “dead” zone, inaccessible to the eye. Another disadvantage is that the door system takes up to 10 cm of useful volume, is expensive, and has a shorter service life.
The folding mechanism (gas lift) lowers or raises the sash. Used for small compartments.
The folding type occupies an intermediate position between the first and second options. The door leaf is divided into several sections (minimum 2), which are fastened together with hinges. After folding, the structure moves to the side along the upper guide. The use of such a model gives a gain in area, as the space required is 2 times less. Slight instability of the door leaf can be eliminated by installing a bottom rail.

Radius furniture: how to organize the filling

The extraordinary design of the structure provides for the presence of hard-to-reach areas in the form of deep compartments and corners. To ensure efficient use of the usable area, the filling of the radius sliding wardrobe includes rods and holders with a retractable mechanism. Here it is appropriate to use wardrobe elevators, which provide comfortable access to things. The problem of proper organization of the internal space of corner furniture is solved in the same way: the “dead” zone is equipped with devices with an adjustment mechanism.

Wardrobe for clothes

Filling a radius wardrobe

Photos in the interior

A computer desk with a cabinet is considered a functional and practical solution. With its help, you will be able to solve the problem of wires, reliably protect your equipment, and place everything you need near your workplace.