Whether you work from home, study for school in your room, or simply manage your life through paperwork, having a home office is vital to keep everything organized. Unfortunately, we don't always have an extra room to turn into a home office, so we use any space to take calls and type away on keyboards. If you have a small bedroom, you know how cluttered it can feel to have a desk full of your supplies next to your bed and dresser. Or, if you work from your kitchen table, there are always multiple items left to be picked up when you're done working. However, TikTok users have devised a brilliant hack where they create hidden offices in small spaces using Ikea's PAX wardrobes.
Create a Hidden Office with Ikea's PAX FORSAND Wardrobe
Credit: @ediiisch on TikTok
The PAX FORSAND wardrobe from Ikea is the perfect solution for creating a hidden office in your home. This clever hack allows you to transform a vacant wall into a functional workspace that seamlessly blends in with the rest of the room.
With the PAX FORSAND wardrobe, you can customize two cabinets with shelves to fit your specific office needs. Add multiple shelves to hold your computer, printer, keyboard, and loose wires, all of which will stay hidden behind the wardrobe doors when you're off the clock.
Ikea's KOMPLEMENT shelving collection offers various shelf styles that you can include in your PAX wardrobe. The pullout trays and drawers provide additional organization options for your stationary and papers, keeping the surface areas clutter-free.
To create this hidden office, you will need the following items from Ikea:
- PAX FORSAND wardrobe - $525
- KOMPLEMENT pull-out tray - $40
- KOMPLEMENT shelf - $25
- KOMPLEMENT drawer - $35
This setup will cost a total of $625. The PAX FORSAND wardrobe is available in white, beige, and dark gray, allowing you to choose a color that matches your room's interior style.
While this hack may not be the most budget-friendly option, it is ideal for small spaces and provides the flexibility to easily switch between an office and a resting place. All you need is a drill gun or screwdriver to assemble the wardrobe and create your hidden office.
When you're working in an actual office, whether at an office building or an extra room in your home that you turned into a workspace, you can feel isolated sitting in a mundane room with blank walls. The space should be decorated with plants, couches, and a stylish rug to make the office feel exciting. The same thing can happen with your hidden office. If it doesn't get a small splash of color, you're left enclosed by blank walls that make the day drag on. Instead, decorate the small wardrobe to get you excited for your workday. For instance, cover the interior with peel-and-stick wallpaper to give it a pop of color and a fun pattern, like this neutral yet exciting option from Otto Studio. Opt for soothing and relaxing tones like green, blue, pink, or beige. Bright and flashy colors, such as red, yellow, and orange, might cause stress and anxiety.
In contrast, consider purchasing additional shelves to create space for decorative items such as faux plants, books, and picture frames. Instead of opting for a long shelf, you can use floating shelves to maximize space utilization. If you are fond of natural houseplants, there are several options that can thrive in low light conditions. You can hang a few of these plants in your hidden office by attaching hooks to the ceiling of your wardrobe. This way, you can enjoy the sight of greenery throughout your workday.
