![A low partition wall creates a space for a home office in this apartment living room.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/apartment-with-home-office-160712-1156-01.jpg)
When designing the interior of this apartment in Taiwan, Life Creator Design included a multi-functional living space that can be used as both a living room and a home office.
The living room side of the open room includes a couch that’s focused on a floating cabinet and TV. Both the floating cabinet and TV are mounted on a low partition wall that hides the work desk behind it.
![A low partition wall creates a space for a home office in this apartment living room.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/apartment-with-home-office-in-living-room-160712-1156-02.jpg)
Visible from the living room are floor-to-ceiling built-in wood-lined bookshelves that provide an abundance of storage for books, folders, plants, and decor items. There’s also a small ladder that makes it easy to reach the top shelves.
![Floor-to-ceiling built-in wood-lined bookshelves provide an abundance of storage for books, folders, plants, and decor items. There's also a small ladder that makes it easy to reach the top shelves.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/built-in-bookshelf-design-160721-1156-03.jpg)
![Floor-to-ceiling built-in wood-lined bookshelves provide an abundance of storage for books, folders, plants, and decor items. There's also a small ladder that makes it easy to reach the top shelves.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/built-in-bookshelf-design-160721-1156-04.jpg)
Behind the partition (or pony wall) there’s a built-in wood desk with drawers, as well as cut-outs that allow for the power cords to be kept off the workspace.
![A low partition wall creates a space for a home office in this apartment living room.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/apartment-with-separate-home-office-160721-1157-05.jpg)
The low wall has been built in a way that still allows for interaction with people that are in the living room, making it so that the person working can still be a part of the conversation if needed.
![A low partition wall creates a space for a home office in this apartment living room.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/modern-apartment-with-home-office-living-room-160721-1157-06.jpg)
Let’s take a look around the rest of the apartment…
The entryway has tall storage closets that float above a tiled floor, that’s highlighted with the use of hidden LED lights. A small open shelf with a light is an ideal place for keys and wallets.
![The entryway has tall storage closets that float above a tiled floor, that's highlighted with the use of hidden LED lights. A small open shelf with a light is an ideal place for keys and wallets.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/apartment-entryway-closets-160721-11557-07.jpg)
![The entryway has tall storage closets that float above a tiled floor, that's highlighted with the use of hidden LED lights. A small open shelf with a light is an ideal place for keys and wallets.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/apartment-entryway-shoe-storage-160721-1158-08.jpg)
In the kitchen, three pendant lights with a geometric design hang above a peninsula that connects with a dining table, while minimalist hardware-free white kitchen cabinets help to keep the interior bright.
![In this apartment kitchen, three pendant lights with a geometric design hang above a peninsula that connects with a dining table, while minimalist hardware-free white kitchen cabinets help to the keep the interior bright.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/apartment-kitchen-160721-1158-09.jpg)
![In this apartment kitchen, three pendant lights with a geometric design hang above a peninsula that connects with a dining table, while minimalist hardware-free white kitchen cabinets help to the keep the interior bright.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/apartment-kitchen-dining-table-160721-1158-10.jpg)
The living room receives an abundance of natural light from the large windows, while track lighting allows light to be directed at different areas of the room.
![The living room receives an abundance of natural light from the large windows, while track lighting allows light to be directed at different areas of the room.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/apartment-living-room-160721-1158-11.jpg)
A small hallway between the living room and the kitchen leads to the bedroom and bathroom.
![A small hallway between the living room and the kitchen leads to the bedroom and bathroom.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/apartment-living-room-open-plan-160721-1158-12.jpg)
In the bedroom, there’s a wall of cabinetry that ends with a small built-in vanity.
![In this bedroom, there's a wall of cabinetry that ends with a small built-in vanity.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/bedroom-closets-built-in-desk-160721-1159-13.jpg)
In the bathroom, there are large format tiles that cover the walls and floors.
![In this small bathroom, there's large format tiles that cover the walls and floors.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/apartment-bathroom-160721-1159-14.jpg)