In an apartment, a renter may sometimes not be allowed to paint... add hardware for a partition such as a curtain... or to change a ceiling-mounted light fixture.
Ceiling fans weigh considerably more than many light fixtures; there needs to be sufficient support in order to mount a ceiling fan. A licensed electrician may need to be consulted... by the landlord, or with the landlord's permission.
Fire code may preclude placing items in a foyer which may hinder egress in the event of a fire or other emergency.
- Is it possible to create a separate space in another area, such as a bedroom, possibly by use of a loft bed (like a bunk bed with a sleep area on top and a study area underneath)?
- As another option, when a wardrobe is small and the clothing can be stored in a chest of drawers, dresser, or armoire, I've seen the closet used as a small office... with the door open, a chair rolls out and the person sits essentially in the doorway, working at a deskspace in the closet. Accessories such as a corkboard or white board, plus over-the-door organizer with pockets, etc, help keep the small space usable. When work is complete, the chair rolls back into the closet, tucks under the desk, and the door closes to make the workspace disappear.
