Share the space
I've given up a wardrobe so Alex can paint- until we get a house of our own with more room. In Ikea, We chanced upon the exact same desk in the clearance corner that we were going to buy flatpacked, plus 25% off so that was a good find. The door can just be closed and all of the stuff is hidden away...I still think he needs a chair, but he says he will share mine...