3. Room Divider Layout If you need to create a home office nook in an open-plan living space, this could be the perfect solution. This layout uses a double-sided bookshelf or desk as a room ...

Work from home policies come with many perks, among which skipping the commute is probably the most enticing for many people.

Too loud. And there was no privacy. Contrary to popular belief, though, the layout wasn’t the problem. Sure, open plan offices have been shown to be less conducive to face-to-face interactions.