WE’VE all been there: desperate for a dedicated workspace but living in a home where every square inch is already spoken for.
The kitchen table becomes your desk, and the sofa your conference room…
The solution wasn’t finding more space – it was creating it out of what she already had[/caption]
But for one woman, the solution wasn’t finding more space – it was creating it out of what she already had.
In a TikTok video, content creator @bessieshome shares her ingenious solution to the lack of a home office.
She managed to transform a tiny junk cupboard into the “world’s smallest office.”
The clip, which has racked up over 42,000 views in less than a day, shows her taking an unloved, cluttered space at the top of her stairs and turning it into a beautiful, functional nook.
The cupboard, which she cheekily dubs her “Monica cupboard” after the famously organised character from Friends, was originally a catch-all for all sorts of odds and ends.
The video shows her meticulously clearing out an assortment of beauty products, small trinkets, and other bits and pieces that had accumulated over time, revealing the true dimensions of the tiny space.
With the ceiling nearly touching her head, she proves that even the most awkward of spaces can be transformed with a bit of vision.
The cupboard, which is less than a square meter, might seem like an impossible challenge, but rather than being deterred, she saw an opportunity.
After emptying it out, she reinforced the floor, gave it a fresh coat of paint, and then DIYed a custom arch out of MDF – a project she says she couldn’t find anywhere else.
She then added new carpet, a beautiful wallpaper accent, and shelving to keep things tidy.
A desk she already owned was given longer legs from Amazon to fit the space perfectly, and for a final touch of safety, she added a lip to the edge to prevent her chair from rolling out.
The result is truly impressive.
The finished office is a serene, elegant space complete with a light and a comfortable chair, allowing her to finally have a place where she can “close the door at the end of the day.”
The viral video has sparked a debate over whether the peace and quiet of a dedicated office outweighs the potential for feeling a little too boxed in.
Her renovation left people in awe of her design[/caption]
Her video gained 30 comments, as many rushed to share their thoughts.
One wrote: “That’s so claustrophobic.”
But others praised her talent for taking advantage of her small space.
Another added: “Omg this is mint.”
While a third said: “This is the best thing I’ve ever seen.”
