Many homes do not have an extra room dedicated to a home office, however it seems that most family members need some space to do homework, pay bills, or do their everyday work.
Here are some options for spaces that can be used as home offices. 
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A computer armoire, roll top desk, or secretary desk takes up minimal space when closed, yet it can be a very functional home office when opened.
All of those furniture pieces provide a worksurface as well as plenty of storage and can be closed off when not in use to hide all of the messy work stuff.
Consider getting a pretty chair instead of a traditional office chair that can be used as a desk chair or set beside your desk when not in use.
Closet
You can put your home office in a walk in closet or a standard depth closet.
If you have a standard depth closet, use the same advice as above regarding your desk chair.
In a Hallway
If you have a hallway that has a little extra space, you can put your home office there along the wall or at the end of the hallway.
Ensure that your desk and chair are small so they don't protrude too far into the hall.
Living Room
Add a desk to the back side of your sofa for a comfortable home office.
Make sure the desk is appropriate with the decor of the room and that it stays tidy. 
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Breakfast or Dining Room
Consider working at your breakfast or dining room table. You can store your office items (papers, files, printer, and laptop) in one of your kitchen cabinets or your china cabinet.
You can also put office furniture in your breakfast or dining room and conceal it when you are finished working. You can use your desk covered in a tablecloth as a serving table or sofa table. Use one of your dining chairs as your desk chair.
If you have a breakfast room and a dining room, are both necessary? Consider turning one of the rooms into a home office.
Hidden in the Corner
If you have a home office in the corner of one room, you can conceal it with a folding screen when not in use.
This would work well in a living room, gameroom, or basement.
Under the Stairs
If you have a staircase, you might have unused space under your stairs that is hidden behind a wall.
Check to see if you can use that space to create a home office or as storage for your office supplies and equipment.
Unfinished Spaces
If you are willing to renovate your home, you can create a home office in your basement, garage, or attic.
Depending on your home, this may cost hundreds or thousands of dollars.
Additional Building
You can add a small building or shed to the backyard of your home to be used as a home office.
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