As finishing work at home is increasingly a reality
for households across our country, home offices and dens are sometimes crowding
out other equally important flex space uses. That same den might need to flex
as a hobby or craft room...play area...or a spare bedroom.
Two emerging solutions are concealed, built-in
work spaces and fold-up/fold-out work spaces. The former may be as simple as
setting up a workspace with easily-reconfigured storage solutions in a standard
walk-up closet. Close the closet doors and the office is hidden from view.
And now,
creative wall-bed companies have introduced home office workspace essentials
which fold up into the wall when not in use, freeing the space for other
pursuits!
Recessed ceiling lights (also referred to as "can" lights) aren't
very exciting to look at, thought there are some decorative trim kits
available. But they also don't require cleaning like traditional light fixtures
do. Certainly, there are times when aesthetics rule and decorative light
fixtures are called for. 