Try These Stylish Closet Offices to Elevate Your Workspace (2025)

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  Rethink a Living Room Closet

  

  This workspace was formerly a closet off of the apartment's living room. The addition of sleek metal wall shelves and a pop of sage green paint turned the nook into a welcoming spot in which to productively spend 9 to 5.

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  Have Fun With Wallpaper

  

  A little bit of wallpaper can go a long way! This black and white hue shines and transforms a utilitarian work from home space into an eye-catching nook.

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  Mix and Match Patterns

  

  Talk about fitting a lot of style into a small space! Here, faux shiplap and a geometric print, as well as lots of accent pieces, add personality to this desk area.

  The wicker pendant light and bistro chair look super luxe and add welcome texture to the space.

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  Take a Neutral Approach

  

  If bright colors aren’t your thing, have no fear—a cloffice doesn’t have to be filled with vibrant prints and patterns in order to shine.

  This workspace is rooted in neutrals, but accent pieces like a Turkish rug and an artful chair warm up the room. Clothes and accessories are neatly tucked away off to the side of the desk.

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  DIY Everything

  

  What do you get when you combine a desk top from an outlet store, melamine boards from a former closet system, some paint, and a few other essentials?

  A totally awesome closet office that looks high-end and will make working all day long feel like less of a chore.

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  Don't Forget a Filing Cabinet

  

  Just because your office is in a closet doesn’t mean you have to skimp on stylish touches like sconces, shiplap, and an area rug.

  In fact, this office incorporates all three of these elements and contains a tucked-away filing cabinet!

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  Use Stamps on the Walls

  

  This closet office is a darling boho-style space featuring plants and woven accents. Oh, and that “wallpaper?” It’s actually a DIY all thanks to a sponge stamper.

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  Prioritize Multipurpose Storage

  

  This closet office is well equipped to store photography equipment, handbags, and fashion accessories, and to serve as a workspace thanks to the addition of tall shelves that are perfect for holding a laptop and printer.

  Productivity has never looked so good.

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  Make Space for a Printer

  

  This closet is both sweet and functional, boasting book storage, a printer, and your standard hanging storage system without looking cluttered. Who says a printer can't share a shelf with accessories?

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  Invest in a Sturdy Desk Chair

  

  Don't skimp on a real desk chair when outfitting your closet office. You'll be sitting at your desk for hours on end, so comfort is key.

  If you have to store the chair outside of the office when the doors are shut due to space constraints, you may wish to opt for a piece that is more accent chair-like and complements the adjoining room.

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  Try a Tulip Table

  

  Why not try a tulip table instead of a traditional desk? Here, the workspace is the literal center of her expansive walk-in closet.

  Who wouldn't want to work while admiring their fashionable wardrobe from every possible angle?

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  Add Feminine Touches

  

  Go for the unexpected and try an office accent wall in the closet. A leopard accent pillow and set of vases add a dose of femininity, too.

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  Work Side by Side

  

  If your closet is big enough, you can set it up so that two people can work side by side at separate desks.

  This type of formation isn't just for adults—kids may enjoy sitting together as they do art projects or complete homework.

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  Go Big With Paper

  

  Transform a bland closet into a place in which you'll actually be excited to spend time with the addition of some patterned wallpaper.

  This closet truly feels like its own little room and is extra welcoming thanks to the addition of framed artwork and well-styled bookshelves.

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  Make It Moody

  

  If you prefer moody colors, take a cue from this earthy closet office, which stylishly combines a deep gray-green with natural wood tones.

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  Transform the Entryway

  

  Keep in mind that closet offices don't just have to be off of the bedroom or living room—if you have an entryway closet that isn't getting a ton of use, you can set up shop there, too.

  At the end of the work day, simply shut the doors and no one will ever know your desk is inside!

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  Accessorize Like a Pro

  

  Accessorize your closet office the same way you would a regular office. A potted plant, some picture frames, and a few favorite books will all add personality to the space.

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  Incorporate Plenty of Shelves

  

  If you're up for a DIY, consider building your own desk out of various IKEA components to ensure it meets your storage needs.

  This desk now offers plenty of room for books, files, notebooks, and more, all thanks to the drawers and shelves present.

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  Opt for a Textured Backdrop

  

  Even in a more compact closet office, you can still have fun with a bit of wallpaper. This soothing grasscloth print is extra beautiful due to its unique texture.

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  Hang Open Shelving

  

  Hang open shelving above your desk to maximize the vertical space that's present in a closet.

  Better yet, you'll be able to admire some of your favorite things throughout the workday. Don't forget to decorate the walls, too.

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  Make Use of Cubbies

  

  Small cubbies make it easy to keep everything neat and organized. One of the shelves in this closet office even houses a printer, which maximizes efficiency throughout the day.

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  Try a Closet Curtain

  

  If your closet doors start to feel too bulky once your desk is in there, consider removing them in favor of a curtain.

  There are so many directions you can take when choosing a closet curtain. This striped option is classic and sweet.

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  Take a Renter-Friendly Approach

  

  If you anticipate that your closet office might be temporary, consider using stick-on wall hooks to adhere your picture frames and other decorative items to the walls. This approach is ideal for renters looking to leave as minimal a trace as possible.

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  Experiment With Color

  

  The closet office is a great place to take some risks aesthetically and embrace a color that you may not use otherwise.

  This green and white wallpaper is certainly bold, but it can quickly be shut out of site at a moment's notice.

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  Work Around Nooks and Crannies

  

  Wallpaper can also work wonders in disguising an oddly shaped closet a bit—your eye will focus on the pattern, not on the various nooks and crannies present.

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  Keep It Minimal

  

  Perhaps you crave more of a soothing space in which you can tune out all outside distractions.

  Outfitting your closet office in neutrals is the way to go—here, neutral furnishings and wallpaper as well as clear file folders work wonders in creating a streamlined setup.

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  Install a Pendant Light

  

  Jazz up your desk area with an overhead pendant light that is both functional and chic. It also eliminates the need for a tabletop lamp, therefore saving precious desk space.

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  Maximize Your View

  

  If your closet contains a window, you'll want to set up shop there. Whether you position your desk directly below the window or just so that you can gaze outside here and there as you wish, you won't want to let this special feature go to waste.

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  Use an L-Shaped Desk

  

  Depending on the size of your closet, you may be able to fit an L-shaped desk inside. These desks are nice for those who use multiple monitors or like to spread out a bit when working.

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  Stash Documents and Tech Gear in Drawers

  

  Perhaps you enjoy standing up while on your laptop but need lots of storage for various smaller items.

  In this case, a closet like this one, outfitted with plenty of drawer storage, is perfect for organization—use the drawers and bins to keep track of tech gear, important documents, and more.

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  Get Stamp Happy

  

  Here is another example of using a stamp or stencil to create your own wallpaper-like print for the closet office.

  Choose a shape that speaks to you and then make your own perfectly imperfect pattern.

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  Use an Angular Desk

  

  Not all closets are shaped the same, but if yours allows for an angular desk setup, go for it—you may benefit from a bit more surface space as a result.

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  Paint Your Door

  

  If you plan to close your closet office door when taking video calls, you may wish to paint it a fun color. This bright green plays to the nature-inspired wallpaper wonderfully.

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  Keep Things Airy

  

  Style your closet office so that you can enjoy the view from other areas of the room when you're not working.

  Keeping the setup light and area will prevent the feeling of clutter when the door is open.

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  Design a Craft Closet

  

  If you're an avid crafter, you most certainly need plenty of space for art supplies, scissors, glue guns, and more, and a closet office will help you keep all of your essentials in order.

  See-through bins make it easy to see exactly what you have left on hand at all times.