Looks a bit too much like corporate America for me, but I mean that in a good way. I’d just get flashbacks working in an office like that.
You definitely could have a future in corporate real estate design.
Edit: It even looks like it opens up to the break room where Laura microwaves fish for her lunch and Hasan talks too loudly on the phone all day. 😉
General-Minimum-9529
Only downside I see is a lack of a window?
Crankenstein_8000
Who has a closet that deep?
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fosterdad2017
Fart fan
imunfair
I’d put some extra ambient lighting, maybe light strips underneath those shelves and cabinets on the back wall for instance. Not something that will get in your eyes while you’re working, but to break up the stark overhead lighting with indirect illumination.
kindredfold
Feel like the space would benefit from some indirect light instead of just spot cans. Maybe under cabinet strips or over?
EdoAkaashi
Needs a Herman Miller chair. Comfort for a slight premium. Would be quite fitting for someone with a username like yours
PowerCityRedditer
Love it!
Jaredlong
I know this isn’t what you’re asking about, but if it’s in the US, I’d caution that bedrooms are required to have a closet to be marketed as a bedroom. In that same vein, I can’t imagine swapping a walk-in closet for a home office is great for resale value; people _really_ value storage space.
Enemy movie poster?! You liked it that much huh? Looks great.
jtree77720
Have you considered different arrangements for your living space? There are some feng shui principles that suggest having a clear view of the door can create a sense of security and balance. It seems you will be facing on the oposite direction.
daversa
You’ll want to think about ventilation in a space that small if you plan on keeping the doors closed, especially if you’re running a gaming PC.
28839982
Window film half way up the glass to add some privacy? Get it in a fun pattern
bettyp00p
It looks great! Some more lighting might be nice and some personal items if you’re into that!
NecroJoe
Most folks don’t like having their back to their office door.
contaygious
It’s funny cuz I did the exact reverse. This perfect closet had a strange desk in it so I tore that out haha. I guess office is a better value in a home than a closet.
hamletreset
Ventilation might become an issue with the doors closed.
vluggejapie68
Pleasenignore ppl telling you what they think about the esthetic choices you made. Unless they are coming over to work there on a daily bases. I think it looks great, for what it’s worth.
Plenty of ppl mentioned the lack of a window, so if you would be so kind to add a window, that’d be great.
The issue ventilation is legit though. Any plans on how to tackle that? There might be plants that do well in the shadow and improve air quality? How far away is the nearest window?
eRaticKonqueror
If you were a Brit, you’d be knighted. That Japanese RoboCop poster just elevated this to another level! Awesome setup man
Honduriel
Arrival was such a good movie
emilllo
Light?? No sane person would sit in that closet for multiple hours. Maybe move the bed in there and spend 8 hours awake in the room with a window instead 😅
DivineClorox
Excellent taste in books there! What’s the one in the bottom left? Can’t quite make it out
-AnonymousNinja-
Enemy. Underrated film.
RobotVandal
It looks like an office building. I can’t imagine anything worse. You couldn’t pay me to infect my living space with this.
rwenlark
Are you able to close the doors when you’re going to sleep? Or on days off? Would hate to have to stare at my place of work from my place of relaxation!
1212guy
Work
TLGinger
I’d have the desk oriented so I’m not facing the corner.
bonettes
I don’t know how useful this kinda office would be BUT as a photograph/image, this composition reminds me of Edward Hopper! The lights, the closed doors, dark furniture and everything! If this was in my house, I would stare at it
mezdup1
There’s a reason enclosed spaces without light and ventilation are not to be used as habitable spaces in American building codes. This is potentially unsafe unless you get rid of the doors. Looks nice though
PeachManzie
Imo, there’s a lot of sharp edges and lines in here. If it were me, I’d get a round rug.
I’m not sure how best to explain this next idea but it’s the one I feel would make the most difference. I’d extend that left end of the desk down to the floor, and I would make the edge rounded. Basically, it would look like a waterfall flowing off the edge of the desk to the floor below your records. It would make your desk look completely intentional for the space. Something about that gap on the end is making it feel incomplete to me.
I also agree that lower lighting will be really important in here. Remember, as handy as LED’s are, they can be quite harsh. Make sure you buy the correct light/bulb, not too warm and not too cool. Your shelves are very handy but create a really dark shadow.
MrAmusedDouche
Add a pothos or two, some low maintenance plants please.
DumpyReddit
I was thinking skylight?
purplemilkywayy
I would maybe turn the L shape so you’re in more of a command position (aka can see the door). I don’t like facing the back wall and having my back exposed.
kissyboylips
wife’s boyfriend thinking about installing something like this
ItsAllInYoHead
That is beautiful. Maybe black velvet / or another color drapes in case you ever want to cover it up?
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That looks sick
Where do you put your clothes? Looks cool though.
Looks a bit too much like corporate America for me, but I mean that in a good way. I’d just get flashbacks working in an office like that.
You definitely could have a future in corporate real estate design.
Edit: It even looks like it opens up to the break room where Laura microwaves fish for her lunch and Hasan talks too loudly on the phone all day. 😉
Only downside I see is a lack of a window?
Who has a closet that deep?
[deleted]
Fart fan
I’d put some extra ambient lighting, maybe light strips underneath those shelves and cabinets on the back wall for instance. Not something that will get in your eyes while you’re working, but to break up the stark overhead lighting with indirect illumination.
Feel like the space would benefit from some indirect light instead of just spot cans. Maybe under cabinet strips or over?
Needs a Herman Miller chair. Comfort for a slight premium. Would be quite fitting for someone with a username like yours
Love it!
I know this isn’t what you’re asking about, but if it’s in the US, I’d caution that bedrooms are required to have a closet to be marketed as a bedroom. In that same vein, I can’t imagine swapping a walk-in closet for a home office is great for resale value; people _really_ value storage space.
If you’re sitting in the corner, I’d get a nice curved [monitor](https://www.amazon.com/SAMSUNG-49-inch-Odyssey-FreeSync-LC49G95TSSNXZA/dp/B088HH6LW5).
Enemy movie poster?! You liked it that much huh? Looks great.
Have you considered different arrangements for your living space? There are some feng shui principles that suggest having a clear view of the door can create a sense of security and balance. It seems you will be facing on the oposite direction.
You’ll want to think about ventilation in a space that small if you plan on keeping the doors closed, especially if you’re running a gaming PC.
Window film half way up the glass to add some privacy? Get it in a fun pattern
It looks great! Some more lighting might be nice and some personal items if you’re into that!
Most folks don’t like having their back to their office door.
It’s funny cuz I did the exact reverse. This perfect closet had a strange desk in it so I tore that out haha. I guess office is a better value in a home than a closet.
Ventilation might become an issue with the doors closed.
Pleasenignore ppl telling you what they think about the esthetic choices you made. Unless they are coming over to work there on a daily bases. I think it looks great, for what it’s worth.
Plenty of ppl mentioned the lack of a window, so if you would be so kind to add a window, that’d be great.
The issue ventilation is legit though. Any plans on how to tackle that? There might be plants that do well in the shadow and improve air quality? How far away is the nearest window?
If you were a Brit, you’d be knighted. That Japanese RoboCop poster just elevated this to another level! Awesome setup man
Arrival was such a good movie
Light?? No sane person would sit in that closet for multiple hours. Maybe move the bed in there and spend 8 hours awake in the room with a window instead 😅
Excellent taste in books there! What’s the one in the bottom left? Can’t quite make it out
Enemy. Underrated film.
It looks like an office building. I can’t imagine anything worse. You couldn’t pay me to infect my living space with this.
Are you able to close the doors when you’re going to sleep? Or on days off? Would hate to have to stare at my place of work from my place of relaxation!
Work
I’d have the desk oriented so I’m not facing the corner.
I don’t know how useful this kinda office would be BUT as a photograph/image, this composition reminds me of Edward Hopper! The lights, the closed doors, dark furniture and everything! If this was in my house, I would stare at it
There’s a reason enclosed spaces without light and ventilation are not to be used as habitable spaces in American building codes. This is potentially unsafe unless you get rid of the doors. Looks nice though
Imo, there’s a lot of sharp edges and lines in here. If it were me, I’d get a round rug.
I’m not sure how best to explain this next idea but it’s the one I feel would make the most difference. I’d extend that left end of the desk down to the floor, and I would make the edge rounded. Basically, it would look like a waterfall flowing off the edge of the desk to the floor below your records. It would make your desk look completely intentional for the space. Something about that gap on the end is making it feel incomplete to me.
I also agree that lower lighting will be really important in here. Remember, as handy as LED’s are, they can be quite harsh. Make sure you buy the correct light/bulb, not too warm and not too cool. Your shelves are very handy but create a really dark shadow.
Add a pothos or two, some low maintenance plants please.
I was thinking skylight?
I would maybe turn the L shape so you’re in more of a command position (aka can see the door). I don’t like facing the back wall and having my back exposed.
wife’s boyfriend thinking about installing something like this
That is beautiful. Maybe black velvet / or another color drapes in case you ever want to cover it up?
Which software? Thanks
What’s the size of that closet? Looks great btw