Computer in a hallway?

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I'm moving to a nice new build flat soon. Although it's 2 bedrooms, neither room quite accommodates a double bed, wardrobe, and potential space for a PC desk. Bit stumped and have been playing with layout ideas in some design software. One bedroom is about 11ft by 10ft or so and the other 11ft by 9ft.

The lounge is a good space but will be taken by my sofas, tv, etc.

So... I am considering the idea of having my PC in the hallway. It's a wide one and an L shape. At the point of the turn in the L shape there is a mains wall point and it's wide enough for a desk and chair. I think it might work but wondering if it's a bit of an odd idea? Dunno if others do something similar?
 
kindai said:
Picture of the area would help.
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here you go. I intend to put PC desk in yellow highlighted area (with desk positioned on the wall to the right)
 
How wide is the hallway?

And equally how wide will the desk be.

You've gotta remember, you're going to be carrying things like shopping etc in through that gap.
 
Semple said:
How wide is the hallway?

And equally how wide will the desk be.

You've gotta remember, you're going to be carrying things like shopping etc in through that gap.
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It's about 5ft wide according to the spec I have but I need to check that when I'm next there to make sure. The desk and chair combined are about 3ft (with chair tucked into desk). So gives me some space. Just thinking it might look odd to guests that's all.

I could put wardrobe there instead... hmm.
 
I think my preference would be the space bottom left by the kitchen breakfast bar thing. Unless you want a kitchen table?
 
theone8181 said:
What about in the cupboard below and to the left?
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That is meant for a washing machine and has boiler in too. Will be space in there for bit of storage.

Marvt74 said:
I think my preference would be the space bottom left by the kitchen breakfast bar thing. Unless you want a kitchen table?
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Yeah I considered it but, as you say, intend to put table there. I could always put it on terrace lol!

I think it will be ok in hallway but I am now re-considering the need for double bed and wardrobe in both bedrooms. It's just going to be me living there. But wanted to keep options open for lodger. But if I ever got lodger I could move PC to hallway i guess.
 
Would there not be enough space in your living room, sure you could have that as well as a normal sofa and chair.

Mines in my living room and I prefer it there anyway. I can fire a game up and still be pretty social and any local co op games can be put on the TV.
 
why is there a step in the wall at bedroom 1? Seems a bit weird...
Not the best place for a pc but I've seen it done before, if you can't hide it all away it will look odd to visitors, but at least in that location you're only going to have someone squeezing past if they are coming in/out the front door.

Best wait to move in before deciding, might not be any plugs on that wall in the hall way or something else stupid which would mean it's not a good place for a pc
 
the_r_sole said:
Best wait to move in before deciding, might not be any plugs on that wall in the hall way
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Phonesis said:
At the point of the turn in the L shape there is a mains wall point
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EDIT - Although reading that it sounds like the plug is on the inside of the corner and you plan to put the desk on the other side. What do you plan on doing with the cable?
 
the_r_sole said:
why is there a step in the wall at bedroom 1? Seems a bit weird...
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Yeah it's small when you see it for real but it's just a panel hiding pipes I suspect. Bit of an annoyance but only in one of the bedrooms.

Marvt74 said:
EDIT - Although reading that it sounds like the plug is on the inside of the corner and you plan to put the desk on the other side. What do you plan on doing with the cable?
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The mains socket is on the inside wall near doorway to bedroom 2. I guess extension lead... bit messy.

More I think of it the more I think I'll stick it in bedroom 1 now with a spare single bed in far corner. Make it a dedicated office / spare bedroom for the occasional friend/family member staying the night etc.
 
In that case i'd say sofabed, comfy enough and more room but gives you the option of a double if there's space for it to fold out.
 
Here's my current layout plan which I think could work ok. Made with Coral Xara, great bit of software. The PC desk is the purple box in bedroom 1 with chair next to it. I originally planned for double bed in there but have made it single now and just resized it! It's a lovely flat just wish it had in built wardrobe. Seems rare these days with new builds. The need for a wardrobe in bedroom 2 has forced my hand on putting PC in spare room.

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Phonesis said:
It's about 5ft wide according to the spec I have but I need to check that when I'm next there to make sure. The desk and chair combined are about 3ft (with chair tucked into desk). So gives me some space. Just thinking it might look odd to guests that's all.

I could put wardrobe there instead... hmm.
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Oooh no, i'd stay away from that idea. At least if you do have to get something large in to the flat (i.e. table/sofa) you can always move the desk out of the way. Putting a wardrobe there would make that a royal pita.

Edit: just noticed you've abandoned the hallway idea altogether.

If it's looking a bit bear, might suggest a skinny bookshelf or something.
 
I'd put the TV on the opposite wall in the living room so you can see it from the kitchen while making food.

I'd also put a sofa bed in the room with the computer so you have all the room you need to make it a comfortable study/gaming room but then easy enough to sort out for friends/family staying over.

I think in the long run all our spare bedrooms are going to have sofa beds so that we actually make use of the rooms more than just literally 5 times a year for people staying over.
 
Sofa bed in spare room, can be a double. Don't see why you would need 2 wardrobes if it's only you.

Console table in that space in the hallway.
 
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