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How to make a small office feel spacious

For growing businesses with limited office space, embracing creativity and flexibility is crucial. These smart space-saving tips can transform your compact office into a lively, multi-purpose area that combines a mature layout with youthful vibrancy.

LÄKTARE conference chairs are placed around a MITTZON foldable table with castors in an office space with blue walls.
LÄKTARE conference chairs are placed around a MITTZON foldable table with castors in an office space with blue walls.

Flexible furnishings – roll, fold, and adapt

A table that tucks away? That’s your small office ally. With a flick and a roll, accommodate your growing team – because the best meetings have room for one more chair, or two.

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An office setup with MITTZON foldable table with castors and LÄKTARE conference chairs. A person is adding another table.
A modern office space with blue walls and a SMÖRKULL office chair with armrests placed behind a green desk.
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Sit, stack, repeat

Expand your space with chairs that stack as easily as your ambitions. Perfect for brainstorming sessions that need quick clearaways, leaving more room for innovation and less for clutter.

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Three LÄKTARE conference chairs in light green/white are stacked in front of a beige curtain with patterns.
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Double duty, twice the serenity

Keep your workspace poised for peace with dual-purpose solutions. Screens that absorb sound and heavy curtains that hide the hustle, all in the name of focus and calm.

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A small office space, with acoustic screens and a SMÖRKULL office chair with armrests in Gräsnäs dark grey.
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Aim high, store higher

Utilise every nook by going vertical. Shelves up high mean more room to move below, turning walls into wonders of space-saving storage.

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EKET cabinets, in different colours, are mounted on a blue wall, next to a decorative red buffalo head.
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Sleek on the outside, spacious on the inside

In a small office, every inch counts. Choose storage cabinets with sleek sliding doors for a harmonious blend of style and function. They offer ample storage while saving precious floor space, maintaining a neat and peaceful ambience in your workspace.

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The sliding door of a GALANT cabinet is open, revealing KUGGIS boxes and neatly arranged office supplies.
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Good looks and great order

Create a tidy showcase. Open storage lets you turn organisation into decoration. Keep your essentials accessible and your space clutter-free, all while adding a personal touch.

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Two OMAR shelves, placed next to each other, are neatly stacked with different boxes in a room with blue walls.
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Create zones for different activities

Craft multiple zones in a compact area with lightweight, easy-to-move furniture like an armchair and laptop table. This approach allows you to swiftly transition from a creative workspace to a tranquil break area, seamlessly blending work and relaxation.

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A nook in an office, created using an acoustic screen, a throw, a laptop table, and a BINGSTA high-back armchair.
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Before you buy

  • These solutions contain a mix of articles developed for domestic and non-domestic use. Please verify that your purchases are compliant and suitable for the intended use in your area. Contact IKEA for Business for more information about the range.
  • Products purchased are intended exclusively for business purposes and not for resale. IKEA for Business accounts may under no circumstances be used for reselling of IKEA products or services to third parties. IKEA product warranties apply to the purchaser and cannot be transferred. See IKEA for Business terms for more details.

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A modern and bright office setup with a beige/white TROTTEN desk, surrounded by various potted green plants.
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