Author: Francesco Riganese

Who says small can’t be mighty? When it comes to home offices, it’s all about working smarter, not harder. Let’s take a trip around the world and sneak a peek at how every nook can be turned into the ultimate work-from-home haven. Whether it’s a cosy corner or a garden retreat, these real-life setups from the pros show us the ropes of crafting a small home office that punches well above its weight. Expand your small workspace setup upwards Maximising a petite area starts with smart vertical designs. PJ in Manila, the Philippines, has nailed using height to his advantage.…

Name: Calin Balea Location: Bucharest, Romania Occupation: UI, UX, and Brand Designer Room size: 12 m² (129 ft²) Cost of setup: ~$4K (not accounting for room decoration. That was done as part of the design of my entire apartment, so it’s hard to isolate.) Social media: Twitter Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself I’m a digital designer with over ten years of experience. For the past six years, I’ve been working remotely for clients from the US and Europe. Recently I founded a design studio — contrast.studio. I’m self-taught. I studied finance in college but never practiced. I started…

Name: Jacob Zacks Location: Raleigh, North Carolina, US Occupation: R&D Semiconductor Test Engineer Room size: 10.22 m² (110 ft²) Cost of setup: $15.6K Social media: Instagram, Twitter Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself Hello! I’m a 25-year-old Computer Engineer living in North Carolina. I am a Semiconductor R&D Test Engineer working on chips that go into electric cars! I also do some hobbyist photography. I became interested in technology at a very young age. When I was little, more often than not, I spent my time taking apart anything I could get my hands on to figure out how…

We’ve all heard it: plants breathe life into a space. But some of them don’t even need oxygen to work their charm. In the quest for a lush workspace without the upkeep, turning to artificial greenery is a smart move. Here are three home office setups that masterfully harness faux flora to create vibes as authentic as the real deal. The all-nighter’s urban jungle den in Washington, US Stepping into Detrik Vanderlinden’s 8 m² home office is akin to wandering through a tranquil forest. White surfaces, cosy lighting, and an abundance of greenery establish a nature-driven sanctuary. Detrik’s standout piece…

Name: Jake Yang Location: Seattle, Washington, US Occupation: Software Engineer Room size: 20 m² (215 ft²) Cost of setup: $9K (not including instruments) Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself Hi! My name is Jake, and I’m a 26-year-old software engineer living in the Seattle metropolitan area. I grew up in the Seattle area and always knew Washington was where I wanted to be due to its natural beauty, moody atmosphere, rich musical history, and proximity to friends and family, among other things. Four years ago, I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and began my career as…

Name: Mason Watson Location: Los Angeles, CA Occupation: Founder and Designer Room size: 14 m² (150 ft²) Cost of setup: ~$4K (MBP, desks, accessories, chair, etc.) Social media: Instagram, Twitter Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself Hey there — I’m Mason, a founder and designer based in Los Angeles. I consider myself a multi-disciplinary designer having worked in automotive design before starting my own product design studio. I love working across hardware and software design, as well as early-stage brand building. I studied automotive design at the ArtCenter College of Design and got experience at various automotive studios throughout…

Name: Yianni Mathioudakis Location: Baltimore, Maryland Occupation: Co-founder & Creative Director at Deeo Room size: 74 m² (800 ft²) Cost of setup: $6.5K Social media: Instagram, Twitter Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself Hi! My name is Yianni Mathioudakis, and I’m a digital designer, photographer, and filmmaker. I’m the co-founder & creative director at Deeo, which is based out of Baltimore, Maryland. I’m also the co-founder of Cast83, a wedding photography & videography company. I started my career in the design space in 2006, right after graduating from Maryland Institute College of Art with a degree in Graphic Design. I worked for an…

You might think you need a lavish office space to get things done. Think again. In the age of remote work, personalizing a workspace at home has become an art. And some people have taken this art to a whole new level, turning the most unexpected nooks and crannies of their homes into productivity powerhouses. Join us as we spotlight authentic, out-of-the-box workspaces from WFH crafty souls worldwide. From broom closets turned into booming home offices to attic cubbies and under-the-bed desks, here are some of the most imaginative and effective home office transformations. Sleeping high, working smart: loft bed…

Name: Sam Dickie Location: Troon, Scotland Occupation: Senior Product Manager Room size: 18 m² (194 ft²) Cost of setup: £5,2K ($6,3 USD) Social media: LinkedIn, Twitter Website: Sam Dickie Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself My name is Sam. I’m a Product Manager at Skyscanner, located on the west coast of Scotland. I’ve spent the last nine years of my career as a Product Manager, primarily for very early-stage tech startups. The first five years were spent as a PM in a startup studio in London and subsequently for two no-code web app builder startups working remotely. I recently…

Name: Joseph Z. Location: Florida, USA Occupation: Physician, Bedroom DJ Room size: 10 m² (108 ft²) Cost of setup: ~$5K Social media: Instagram, Twitter Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself My name is Joe, I’m an ER physician in the heart of Florida, USA. I’ve always had a long-standing fascination with unique desk/workstation setups. So, when I bought a new home, I finally dedicated time and effort to plan out my ideal home office. I designed it to boost my productivity and provide a space where I could relax and enjoy my other two passions — music and photography.…