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Super Skinny Office Transforms an Alley into a Glam Workspace Vanessa DeleonA talented interior designer can take a space from drab to fab, but how about from alley to office? A true testament to her abilities, designer <a href="http://vanessadeleon.com/">Vanessa DeLeon</a> transformed a slender sliver between two buildings in Edgewater, NJ into a chic and functional workspace for her growing firm. Read on to check out <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcbZ6rsKJ7ie5EvFmqHqfZw">SpacesTV's video</a> of the slim but stylish office, as well as Vanessa's design tips for small spaces.1
Super Skinny Office Transforms an Alley into a Glam Workspace InteriorThe 8-ft-wide alley was converted into an 800-square-foot office for DeLeon's design business.2
Super Skinny Office Transforms an Alley into a Glam Workspace 934.5The workspace is so thin that it has a half-address.3
Super Skinny Office Transforms an Alley into a Glam Workspace StorefrontAlthough DeLeon has since moved her offices <a href="http://vanessadeleon.com/">to Manhattan</a>, she still lives by many of the same design techniques she employed in her Edgewater location, and offered the following advice to those looking to create tight but functional and attractive environments:4
Super Skinny Office Transforms an Alley into a Glam Workspace Office"It's important to use vertical space. By doing that, you can really utilize the negative space you have on hand and get cabinets and other furniture off of the floor by using hooks and mounted shelves and storage."5
Super Skinny Office Transforms an Alley into a Glam Workspace Fabric SwatchesVanessa used simple and inexpensive rails and hooks from IKEA to store and display her fabric swatches for easy access.6
Super Skinny Office Transforms an Alley into a Glam Workspace Ghost Chairs"I really believe that less is more," she continued. "It's good if you can purge as much as you can, but if that's not possible, clear furniture and lucite furniture are another way you can open up your space since light passes right through them."7
Super Skinny Office Transforms an Alley into a Glam Workspace Ghost LampsWhite surfaces act as a neutral background for designers to view fabric swatches against.8
Super Skinny Office Transforms an Alley into a Glam Workspace ChandelierGlamorous touches like crystal chandeliers at opulence to the small space.9
Super Skinny Office Transforms an Alley into a Glam Workspace Half AddressWe hope you enjoyed this virtual tour of Vanessa's offices, and that you can use some of her tips in your own space.10
