A Calmer Corner for Your Home Office
A home office does not need to feel chaotic to be useful. With the right storage and a few thoughtful touches, even a small room or landing desk can become a quiet, organised spot where work feels easier and calmer.
Building a tidy, settled work spot
A cluttered desk makes for a cluttered mind, and in a compact Maltese apartment or townhouse, every surface matters. IKEA's EKET cabinet is a neat way to keep files, cables and odds and ends out of sight, and it can be mixed and stacked to fit an awkward alcove or a narrow wall. Add the BJÖRKÅSEN laptop stand to lift your screen to a better height, which helps posture during long stretches at the desk, especially through the warmer months when you want to stay comfortable rather than hunched over.
For the desk itself, pairing a LAGKAPTEN table top with KRILLE legs on castors gives you a sturdy, mobile work surface that can be wheeled aside when not in use, handy in rooms that double up as guest space or storage. Finish the setup with a KYRRE stool for quick tasks or extra seating when someone joins you, and keep a pair of SKOVELSJÖN slippers nearby for those long days working from home.
BJÖRKÅSEN laptop stand, beige, 46x65x35 cm
EKET cabinet, white, 35x25x35 cm
SKOVELSJÖN slippers, beige, S/M
LÅNGFJÄLL star base with 5 legs and castors, white, 68 cm
KRILLE leg with castor, white, 70 cm
LAGKAPTEN table top, white, 120x60 cm
Maltashopper brings these IKEA favourites together for homes across Malta and Gozo, making it simple to put together a home office that actually feels good to sit in.