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Justin's Office in a Closet

032009IMGP2889.jpgUnplggd reader, Justin Esgar, sent in his efficiently organized home office squeezed inside the small confines of his apartment closet:

Dear Unplggd, I live in a NYC Studio apartment on the Upper East side. I was able to make a walk-in closet into my home office. Being an Apple Consultant from home, I needed the space. With some new wiring, and help from the Container store I was able to build this office...

 
 

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032009IMGP2888.jpgThe closet came with 1 bulb on a pull string. I installed track lighting, an on/off switch and a 2 port outlet. From there I bought a custom built set from the Container Store (elka I believe). They helped lay out the entire plan and it was very easy to install. A few Apple-centric pieces of art and now I have a new office! Hope you guys like it. -Justin

Justin, we don't like it...we love it. We remember having to do something similar while living in a tiny-spaced studio apartment in San Francisco, where the walk-in closet was almost as large as our living space. Your office is a great inspiration for anyone looking to convert a small space into a large opportunity for workspace. Thanks for sharing!

Comments (4)

Looks pretty cozy but very innovative idea!

posted by mvastudios on March 20th 2009 at 12:21pm
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Container store "elfa" system. Cool use of small space.

posted by etslee on March 21st 2009 at 1:25pm
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Great setup! I have the same elfa desk system and love it.

One question: Where can I find the "Please Stand By" desktop wallpaper??

posted by Sler1one on April 8th 2009 at 2:57am
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My mother made this pictures for me, just like this post.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ricardofay/3407646927/

posted by Ricardo Fay on April 15th 2009 at 9:32pm
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