A multi-purpose room is, for many of us, a godsend. If you're short on space, combining the functions of two rooms within one can be not only efficient but stylish. Case in point: Ashley Park's 'cloffice.
' Yes, it's a hybrid closet- home office , and it's making us rethink our own workspaces (because why not surround yourself with handbags while you're working your 9-5?). The Emily in Paris star recently shared a photo of her cloffice, and we were drawn to how effortlessly the two spaces blended into one. Set against a neutral backdrop, the room features a soft beige sofa for lounging, plenty of dressers and vertical storage for clothing and accessories, and a vanity/desk.
A post shared by Ashley Park (@ashleyparklady) A photo posted by on According to experts, the 'cloffice' increased in popularity due to work-from-home culture becoming more prevalent, but it has stayed in the interior zeitgeist due to its timeless benefits. 'The 'cloffice,' a hybrid of a closet and an office, has become a popular solution for modern homeowners looking to maximize their living spaces, ' says designer Nina Lichtenstein. 'This design trend started gaining momentum in the mid-2010s, around the time when small-space living and remote work began influencing design choices.
With many people working from home and urban dwellers contending with limited square footage, the need to create efficient, multifunctional spaces has only intensified (especially since the pandemic), and the cloffice has quick.