<p>With homes in Singapore shrinking in size, we are seeing more folks turning their spaces into multipurpose zones. The living room is no longer just reserved for TV watching; it’s also used for entertaining, as an eating nook and most recently—thanks to the pandemic’s move towards remote work—as a home office.</p>
<p>But how do you combine the living room with the home office and remain tasteful? How do you balance productivity with leisure? We checked out these homes that did it on point:</p>
<h2>1. THE BACKSTORY</h2>
<p>If you get easily distracted, this design solution will help you keep your eyes on the right screen. Facing away from the living room, the home office features a sleek wall-mounted table and storage cabinets that stretch the length of the room. The concealed lighting is a useful task light but switching to a warmer glow turns it into a mood-setter for the communal zone.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-174052" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/1-Arche-Tampines-GreenVerge-3.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="903" /></p>
<p>Design: <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/arche-interior" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Arche Interior</a></p>
<h2>2. ALL IN ONE</h2>
<p>Combining the workstation with the living room’s TV console means you’ll only need one built-in for that multipurpose space. This helps to keep things looking neat without so many furniture pieces lying around. We love how the design caters to the need for the different heights with a curved element as it helps make the visual transition smoother.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-174053" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/2-chengyi-japandi-5rm-resale-3.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="1200" /></p>
<p>Design: <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/chengyi-interior-design" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ChengYi Interior Design</a></p>
<h3>3. KEEP IT MOVING</h3>
<p>Want things to be a bit more flexible? A rolling desk with castors lets you move your home office anywhere in the living room. It’s pretty much similar to hot desking—except it’s in the comfort of your home.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-174054" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/3a-three-d-conceptwerke-office1.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="776" /></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-174055" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/3b-three-d-conceptwerke-office2.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="800" /></p>
<p>Design: <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/three-d-conceptwerke" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Three-D Conceptwerke</a></p>
<h2>4. OUT OF SIGHT, OUT OF MIND</h2>
<p>No one needs to look at their workstation 24/7. Tuck it away into a side cupboard and close the bi-fold door after work hours. Not only does this keep home office essentials—ew, paperwork—from cramping the style of your home, but you’ll also have the opportunity to add a focal point to your living room with a gorgeous door design.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-174056" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/4-ovon-design-Tampines-Street-12.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="800" /></p>
<p>Design: <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/ovon-design" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ovon Design</a></p>
<h2>5. WINDOW VIEW</h2>
<p>Blessed with a view? Perhaps you’ll want to arrange your home office so that it looks out to that cityscape. It uses an oft-overlooked window space, which is perfect for smaller homes. Do make sure that you don’t get a lot of morning or afternoon sun from the window (e.g. east- or west-facing windows) since the glare will make it difficult to see your monitor’s screen.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-174057" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/5-Artspaze-martin-modern.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="800" /></p>
<p>Design: <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/artspaze" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Artspaze</a></p>
<h2>6. COUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON</h2>
<p>Sometimes the only room you have in the living room for your home office is behind the couch. Rather than go with a full-height divider to separate the spaces, create a short partition that hides the mess on your desk without blocking out light or ventilation.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-174058" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/6-inizio-atelier-senja-road.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="800" /></p>
<p>Design: <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/inizio-atelier" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Inizio Atelier</a></p>
<h2>7. TRANSFORM WITH TRANSFORMERS</h2>
<p>This fully customised office desk solution is the perfect solution for homes that are really short on space. It starts as a drawer underneath the built-in wooden bench but can be completely pulled out to be used as a coffee, side or laptop table in the living room.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-174059" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/7-minimalist-society-study.gif" alt="" width="800" height="600" /></p>
<p>Design: <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/the-minimalist-society" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Minimalist Society</a></p>
<h2>8. ALCOVE TERMINAL</h2>
<p>A casual workstation was created by carving out a recessed nook in the TV storage unit. The table is bar height, which helps to feel more laidback for this living room setting. The advantage of this is that it can also work as a standing desk or a coffee/home bar after office hours.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-174060" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/8-hock-hoon-botanique-bartley.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="800" /></p>
<p>Design: <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/hock-hoon" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hock Hoon</a></p>
<h2>9. NOW YOU SEE IT</h2>
<p>Another hidden office solution! This one is in the form of a pull-out table integrated with the TV feature wall. It can be completely folded back when work’s done, with storage units by the side to stow away essentials.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-174061" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/9-Space-Atelier-Roots-Transit-Road-3.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="800" /></p>
<p>Design: <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/space-atelier" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Space Atelier</a></p>
<h2>10. FRAME THINGS UP</h2>
<p>In this Muji-style apartment in Malaysia, the workspace is framed up by the front of the window. Keeping the home office visually lean with a trim table ensures that the view isn’t obscured. Metal table legs offer extra stability.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-174062" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/10-IQI-Concept-ThePark-4.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="800" /></p>
<p>Design: IQI Concept</p>

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