Storage Solutions: Our Favorite Niche Workspaces

Photograph by Rory Gardiner

These ingenious workspaces are slotted into closets, corners, even under the stairs. Here, some favorites from our archives.

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A workspace tucked next to a stairwell by Australia-based Rob Kennon Architects.

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The stairs in architect Jennifer Hanlin‘s daughter’s lofted bedroom incorporate drawers as well as a niche for a desk.

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A tiny workspace in a 500-square-foot trailer owned by Los Angeles art agent Sofie Howard, via Dwell.

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A built-in desk in an entryway designed by Arte Berry Cooke Design.

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Interior designer Mark Lewis used an existing alcove in the back of a kitchen to create a built-in desk and shelves made from scaffolding planks.

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A minimal work area in a remodel by Czech firm Oooox.

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Architect Sonya Lee designed a small crafting station to be tucked behind custom quarter-sawn white oak pantry doors.

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A couple of shelves inserted in an unused corner create an instant workspace in a Stockholm apartment.

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A desk tucked into a closet, via Mi Casa.

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