6 Tips for Setting Up a Home Mini-Office

With each passing year, remote work is becoming increasingly popular: experts predict that within five years, around 20% of Russians will be working from home. To make remote work comfortable and productive, it's essential to thoughtfully arrange your workspace: sending reports or calling colleagues while lying in bed is not the best solution.

If you think it's impossible to set up a full-fledged mini-office at home, we're here to dispel any doubts. Space for a workspace can be found in both spacious and small apartments. We're sharing useful tips that will turn working from home into a real pleasure.

Workspace in the Living RoomDesign: TaupeHOME

If space allows, the simplest and most practical option is to plan a workspace in the living room. Key points to consider: the desk should be placed closer to the window, and additional light sources will ensure comfortable work during dark hours. It's better to zone the space and provide partitions—wooden slatted models are excellent for this task. If the workspace is designed as part of overall interior design, you can play on contrasts in textures and tones—for example, paint one wall in warmer hues.

Office on the Balcony

When there's no room for an office in the apartment, don't limit yourself to regular rooms—boldly set up a mini-office on the balcony. Of course, there are some nuances. The balcony needs to be well insulated, and sufficient lighting should be provided. A compact desk will look great in a corner, and several shelves above it can be hung—without proper storage systems, this issue cannot be resolved. Another tip: if you have a spacious balcony, you can create a relaxation zone near the workspace—just a low table and a couple of poufs are enough for that.

Design: Alena Gorskaya

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Mini-Office in a CabinetDesign: Yana Volkova

No, there are no typos here: you can set up an office in a cabinet, and sometimes it's even necessary. If you don’t want to clutter the space, order a cabinet with a built-in desk from furniture manufacturers—this is a very practical solution. Again, we recommend planning several additional shelves where you can store documents or essential items in organizers. For studios and small one-room apartments, we suggest using foldable chairs—when the workday is over, they can be easily tucked away in the cabinet to free up space.

Working at the Window SillDesign: Maria Ustinova

Owners of wide window sills are fortunate—these can be used as desks. You will definitely ensure yourself good lighting, but again, it’s important to make sure the windows are insulated and drafts don’t interfere with your work. Never overload any workspace surface with unnecessary items—it may distract you and hinder concentration on tasks. Just one plant and a few figurines will be enough to create an atmosphere.

Tip INMYROOM: another guarantee of comfort when working remotely is a good Wi-Fi router. Mistakes can be costly: you’ll deprive yourself of quality signal and internet will work unstably. Wi-Fi routers from Dom.ru solve all users’ problems: you’ll forget about speed limitations and find the perfect model for your apartment.

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Pay attention:
Wi-Fi Mesh System TP-LINK Deco M4
Wi-Fi Router D-Link DIR-2150
Wi-Fi Router TP-Link Archer EC220_G5 ERT

Office Zone in a ShelfDesign: Livet architects

Don’t want to hide a beautiful workspace behind cabinet doors? Then use another lifehack: buy or order a minimalist shelf, and use one of its shelves as a desk. In this case, you’ll have more space for decoration and storage. The key is not to forget about power outlets and properly plan the lighting scenario.

Desk in a CommodeDesign: Roomba interior

Another unconventional approach that makes it easy to move the workspace into the bedroom is ordering a commode with additional space for a desk. Furniture should be placed near the window, and cables can be hidden behind the commode itself. The nearest drawers are convenient for storing stationery or important papers, and a stylish poster near the workspace will add casualness and vibrant colors.

Photo on cover: Design project by Irina Vasileva