7 Ways to Maximise a Small Home Office

Working Well in Small Spaces

Designing a home office in a city flat or compact room comes with challenges – but also opportunities. With the right layout, lighting and furniture choices, even the smallest spaces can support calm, productive workdays.

Here are seven ways to make your small home office work harder – and feel better.

1. Use Your Corners

Desks don’t need to sit in the centre of a room. Corners are often underused – position your desk near a window or tucked into a quiet nook for a focused setup.

2. Go Vertical

Wall-mounted shelves, pegboards and pinboards keep surfaces clear while adding useful storage and visual structure.

3. Keep Your Palette Light

Neutral colours, soft textures and natural finishes help make small spaces feel open and uncluttered. UrbanErgo desks are available in a wide range of light wood tones to support that feel.

4. Choose Furniture That Fits

Our Compact Desks are fixed at 1000 × 600 mm – ideal for laptops, small monitor setups and clean daily working without dominating your space.

5. Declutter Cables

Use adhesive cable clips, wireless accessories or a simple cable tray to keep cords off the floor and out of sight. Visual calm = mental calm.

6. Let Light In

If you have a window, don’t block it. Use sheer curtains or light-filtering blinds to maintain privacy without losing brightness.

7. Create a Start & End Ritual

Small-space living can blur the lines between home and work. Try lighting a candle in the morning, or closing your laptop and putting it away at the end of the day to create separation.

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