While having a dedicated space for your job is important to ensure maximum efficiency, some of the essentials you’ll need can put a dent on your budget.  IMAGE (FROM LEFT TO RIGHT) Leah Lumabad, Corey Nate Castro  

The COVID-19 pandemic thrust many of us in a sudden work-at-home setup. While some were already prepared with their decked out workstations, most families, especially those who live in small spaces, found it hard to have a dedicated workspace that inspires productivity.

How to fit a workstation in a small space

While having a dedicated space for your job is important to ensure maximum efficiency, some of the essentials you’ll need can put a dent on your budget. Not to mention, it might take up a lot of space.

On SmartParenting.com.ph's parenting community, Smart Parenting Village, moms shared photos of their workstations, plus how they were able to make it fit in their small bedrooms and homes.

Choose a multi-purpose desk

Bije Domingo-Lupango asked her brother to customize a desk that serves as her workstation and vanity. IMAGE Bije Domingo-Lupango 

Keep it free from clutter

This minimalist desk allows Desirie Dale to multitask without taking too much space. IMAGE Desirie Dale 

Choose one with drawers

If space is limited, you can keep your supplies inside drawers. It makes your work area look neat, too! IMAGE CoreyNate Castro 

All you really need is a desk

A desk that can fit your essentials — in Rain Papa’s case, her tablet, notebook, pens, and printer — is really all you need for your workstation. IMAGE Rain Papa 

Or a floating one

If you need to save up on space, you can opt for a floating desk just like Ten Razol’s. You can even DIY it! IMAGE Ten Razol 

Add shelves

A hanging shelf provides extra storage space, just like in Mary Grace Macatangay’s work area. IMAGE Courtesy of Mary Grace Macatangay 

In Paola Villacarlo’s case, her desk comes with extra shelves on the side. IMAGE Paola Villacarlo 

Build a loft

A loft is perfect for small rooms because it maximizes the area. Mom Leah Lumabad was able to fit a “his and hers” workstation under their bed.  IMAGE Leah Lumabad 

In Anarosel Prilas’s case, they use the loft stairs as extra storage space. IMAGE Anarosel Prilas 

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