With the increasing use of laptops, paperless transactions, virtual meetings, and digital presentations, we have much less ‘stuff’ as part of our day-to-day work routine.

This made it easier for the office to move into the home when the global pandemic forced everyone indoors.

For a few months during the COVID-19 lockdown, every home became a home office. It was soon clear that one did not need to live in a villa or a penthouse to be able to have a home office.

However, one thing did become clear that having a regular spot to get work done was necessary. With ‘work from home’ still the norm for many, here are three ideas from IKEA for you to fit in a comfortable workspace wherever you have a little room.

Hiding in the closet is no longer child’s play. Tuck a cozy workspace into your wardrobe. The clean and simple MICKE desk fits just about anywhere, giving you an amazing amount of functionality in a super small footprint.

Opt for the TROLLBERGET standing support that fits neatly under the desk. Its curved base helps you find a comfortable angle that improves posture, and the cushioned seat gives an optional sitting position. The best part is, at the end of the workday, you can just close the doors and feel completely at home.

MICKE desk QAR 345; TROLLBERGET Active sit/stand support QAR 425.

An unused corner or a short stretch of the wall can easily accommodate a neat workspace using shallow wall hung shelves. The EKBY ALEX wall shelf not only gives you a desktop space, but also two drawers for storing office essentials.

The wall-hung shelf leaves plenty of room beneath for additional storage boxes or a waste bin. If long hours of video conferencing are a pain, not just for your brain but for your back, the ODGER swivel chair’s bowl-shaped seat and rounded backrest will see you through. Tip: Make sure the height of the wall shelf allows you to push the chair away when you close the shop.

EKBY ALEX Shelf with drawers QAR 195; ODGER swivel chair QAR 445.

The odd nook under the stairs could be the perfect home-office solution that not only makes the space usable but also helps to finish off the whole room with an attractive focal point.

IKEA’s classic HEMNES series’ desk with two drawers is available in white and black, brown to suit any design scheme. Match it with the LANGFJALL conference chair that is available in four colors. The soft upholstery is accentuated with sewn details for a classy look.

HEMNES Desk with 2 drawers QAR 695; LANGFJALL conference chair QAR 445.

Shop from the comfort of your home and just drive by the store of your choice to pick up your new home office furniture with IKEA’s newly launched ‘click & collect’ service.

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