Cloffice

The cloffice, a portmanteau of closet and office, is a creative space solution that converts a standard closet into a compact, self-contained home workspace. By removing the closet doors and rod, installing a desk surface at the appropriate height, and adding shelving, lighting, and power, homeowners can transform an underutilized storage space into a surprisingly functional office that can be closed off from the rest of the room when the workday ends. The cloffice concept gained enormous popularity during the shift to remote work, as millions of people needed dedicated workspaces without the luxury of a spare room. The brilliance of the cloffice lies in its inherent boundaries: the closet's walls create a natural office enclosure that physically and psychologically separates work from living space. When fitted with closet doors, curtains, or a barn door, the entire office can be hidden from view, eliminating the visual reminder of work obligations during personal time. Successful cloffice designs maximize the compact space with wall-mounted shelving, pegboard organization systems, and carefully planned lighting that compensates for the lack of windows. The standard reach-in closet dimensions of 24 inches deep and 48 to 72 inches wide provide adequate space for a functional workstation with room for a monitor, keyboard, and essential supplies.