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Workspace of the Week: Small-space simplicity in black
This week’s Workspace of the Week is TypeFiend’s (Gregory Han’s) closet office:
I don’t usually choose offices from our Flick pool that I know have already been highlighted on other websites for our Workspace of the Week selection. However, I’m so in love with TypeFiend’s office that I’m making an exception. Check out “The Black Hole Home Office” on Unplggd to see how a walk-in closet has been transformed into a home office paradise (well, at least for someone who isn’t claustrophobic). The office extends to the left where a printer, equipment, and office supplies are stored. Thank you, TypeFiend, for your submission to our Flickr pool.
Want to have your own workspace featured in Workspace of the Week? Submit a picture to the Unclutterer flickr pool. Check it out because we have a nice little community brewing there. Also, don’t forget that workspaces aren’t just desks. If you’re a cook, it’s a kitchen; if you’re a carpenter, it’s your workbench.
16 comments posted
Posted by Sam - 10/01/2010
It’s good to see that someone has finally attacked the problem of cubicles beeing too bright, airy, and cheerful by boldly taking design inspriration from a Satanic altar. Well done. Well done indeed.
Posted by Karen - 10/01/2010
Sam, you made me laugh out loud this morning. Thank you for that!
I admire the utility and simplicity of the space itself, but the decor is frightening. If you read the post at unplugged, he explains his inspiration came from a Clockwork Orange, along with other images..huh. That light fixture is scary.
Posted by Dawn F - 10/01/2010
Talk about getting the MOST out of a space! Wow – lots going on in such a tight space, but if it works for him then that’s all that matters. Interesting design and decor!
TGIF!
Posted by B - 10/01/2010
I like it! I think all it needs is some sort of accent color to finish it up.
Posted by Menopausal Entrepreneur - 10/01/2010
Phew, frightening indeed! It may be a great use of space but it wouldn’t work for me. I can’t have my back facing out. I once had an office where my back was to the door and I never felt comfortable. Then I read a Feng Shui book and learned that your back should be protected.
Posted by Sam - 10/01/2010
I believe any project initiated in this workspace could only be described as nefarious and dastardly with an air of mystical dystopianism. Perhaps this is Justin Bieber’s manager’s desk.
Posted by Sarah - 10/01/2010
I like the black purely for the illustion of space.
Posted by Sooz - 10/01/2010
Erin, a typo — should be “claustrophobic”.
The work space is clever, but for me it would be unmitigatedly depressing.
Posted by Leslie - 10/01/2010
Well, it’s certainly a creative use of space. I’m with the other commenters, though. I couldn’t work with my back to the door like that, and the light fixture kinda freaks me out. Also, while I’m not necessarily opposed to small spaces, I’d need some lighter coloring or I would definitely feel claustrophobic.
Posted by Jude - 10/01/2010
I love it. The old one was garish compared to the beauty of the new one. No light coloring required for me. You are going to fix the already mentioned misspelling of claustrophobic, right?
Posted by chacha1 - 10/01/2010
OMG … the light fixture! … LOL.
I would hate working in it, but it sure is fun to look at.
Posted by jbeany - 10/01/2010
It’s a closet with a window in it – that does help a little, doesn’t it?
Posted by TMichelle - 10/01/2010
Love it!
Posted by Ann - 10/01/2010
Typefiend has featured his home office space in another apartment…which was bright and cheerful! Wonder why he went to the dark side. Not my favorite.
Posted by Sam - 10/03/2010
jbeany- that’s not a window. that’s the portal to the land of the living that he uses to drag souls to Hell. i believe Buffy called it a ‘hellmouth’. he must live in Sunnydale… and manage Justin Bieber’s career.
Posted by Babs - 10/04/2010
Hey Jude… I guess she’s not going to make it better.
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