AMENITIES: A gas fireplace and a laundry room with built-in desk and storage space.
Madison twin loft bed with desk and storage in rich espresso ($850, www.wayfair.com).
Completing the first level is a bedroom that can function as an office, with a built-in desk and storage as well as a hidden bed.
Their latest, the SideSeat, is a compact plywood work station that incorporates a linoleum-topped desk, a storage cabinet and a swiveling rocking chair.
The king-size bed, built-in desk and storage units in my Privilege King room (I paid 292 Canadian dollars a night, $299, at $1.04 to the Canadian dollar) were all plainly square and of "masculine" dark wood.
Possibilities include lunchrooms during off-hours, someone else's office with a door when that employee is away from his or her desk, a storage space or a restroom that is big enough to accommodate a chair.
A modular desk and storage unit includes steel shelving, a cabinet and a desktop with legs; $730.90 for this combination (not including the chair) from Muji, 455 Broadway Grand Streett); for information: (212) 334-2002 or muji.com.
"WE are pack rats who are evolving," said Matthew Birnbaum, a 33-year-old chef who lives in the West Village, cocking an eyebrow at the acrylic desk organizers, storage containers and place mats he and his wife, Jennifer, 28, were carrying through the crowd at the Muji SoHo store on Friday.
All Venture Fellows get a 200 square foot studio with allocated desk and storage and beautiful views of NYC.
For now, keep it basic: bedding, lighting, desk accessories, storage.
