"With the open concept, there was no separation from the work and home setup. Because of this, I tried to make them flow seamlessly instead of competing with each other. It can be hard to have a 'shut off' from work with a layout like this, so I leaned into the existing built-in storage the space had and put on display the aspects of my career that provide inspiration instead of stress."
"Below a DIY $71 pegboard that displays inspiration, samples, and drawings from design projects sits a storage-heavy custom flat file he built from individual IKEA pieces. Because his apartment doubles as a workspace and living space (all in 850 square feet), having a sturdy desk with multiple drawers is likely a key way in which he keeps his work life separate from his home life."
Flat file cabinets with multiple drawers provide industrial-style storage and workspace solutions, typically costing over $650. Designer Cash Vanbuskirk created an affordable alternative by combining three IKEA products in his converted automotive warehouse loft. His 850-square-foot space serves dual purposes as both living and working area, requiring functional storage solutions. By assembling individual IKEA pieces into a custom flat file desk, he achieved a vintage industrial look while maintaining budget constraints. The desk sits beneath a DIY pegboard displaying design inspiration, helping create visual separation between work and home functions within an open-concept layout.
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