Many homes have a corner that collects things: beside a wardrobe, under a window, at the end of a passage. With a little planning it can become a proper place to work or study.
Start with the desk
A desk about four feet wide and two feet deep is comfortable for a laptop and a notebook. A wall-fixed desk with no legs keeps the floor clear and makes a small corner feel bigger.
Go up, not out
Use the wall above the desk. Two or three shelves and a closed cabinet hold files, a printer and books without taking floor space. Leave enough gap above the desk so the shelves do not feel heavy over your head.
Plan the wires first
Decide where the plug points go before the woodwork is made. A small cut-out in the desk and a wire channel behind it keep chargers and cables out of sight.
Light it well
Daylight from the side is easier on the eyes than a window directly behind the screen. Add a warm strip light under the lowest shelf for evenings.
Make it yours
A wood-finish desk, a brass lamp and one patterned tile panel on the wall are enough to make the corner feel like part of the home and not an office.