Decorate Your Home Office
Home offices are becoming more and more popular as the work at home population continues to increase. With the advent of the internet this is becoming even more so, as more people decide to quit the commute and daily grind of the 9-5, for the comfort of their own homes.
With this new found freedom comes the necessity to create a work space at your own home. The effectiveness of your home job will depend on the quality of your home office. After all, you will need space to do your job!
When planning to decorate a room as a home office, take careful thought. There are many aspects to be considered including storage, work space, lighting and textiles.
Color
Try to create a calm atmosphere. Using colors such as neutral and earthy green tones give an indoor/outdoor feel. Blending carpet and wall colors give an overall feeling of space, which can then be extended when choosing the materials for your office furniture and textiles.
Storage
You will be surprised how much storage you can fit into a small room if planned sensibly. Overhead storage, corner storage and shelving create a great office feel and will give that much sought after minimal look. Recessed cupboards built into a room maximise space and can blend into a room if they are chosen in the correct materials.
Desks
Desks do not have to be bog standard wooden style. On the market are stylish chrome, glass, beech and tubular steel models. Chose a desk that suits your needs and theme. If you’re creating a loft feel theme for example chrome and glass will give a spacious look. You want to be comfortable whilst working and avoid back strain if possible, so ensure your chair gives lower back support.
Lighting
Try to have as much natural light as possible in your workspace. Desk lamps can be practical but ensure they are adjustable. Overhead lighting and spotlights are available in many funky styles.
Flooring
Wooden or laminate flooring are popular choices for home offices due to their hard wearing properties. They create that clean line look and make those trips in your office chair much easier. Avoid carpet if possible as dust will gather and be circulated around the room which may cause damage to your home computer.
Finishing touches
Purchase finishing items like office filing, trendy storage boxes, a clock etc. to achieve your overall look. A potted plant can look great and give a little life to your new home office.
Now that you have made significant changes and improved your work space, enjoy your new surroundings!
Margaret Keenan
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What are some good ways to decorate my home office to make it more inviting?
First of all, I live in a rental, so painting walls or any remodeling is out of the question. I am lucky enough to have an extra room dedicated to all of my business files, computer, etc. etc. but each time I sit down to do any work at home, I inevitably find myself on the couch (or the floor) of my living room in front of the TV with papers spread out all over.
I do have a small TV in the office room just for entertainment while doing boring tasks, but does anyone have any ideas for me so that I ENJOY going into this room and stop toting all my papers back and forth between the living room and the office?
Thanks! (my business thanks you too!
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Betta fish tank. Easy to care for plants.
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you could move your sofa in there LOL
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Lots of soft rugs and mirrors and pictures on the walls
Organise the office with a desk centre and wall to wall books helves
with plants
make sure your lighting is adequate to create the right atmosphere
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Putting pictures on the wall is my solution. Do it with tiny nails so you don’t wreck the wall. Paint might help too, if you are allowed to do so. Use a color that makes you feel like working… not something soothing, which could make it more difficult to work. Nothing to irritate you !
I like my office, but toting things back and forth from my office to the largest sorting area in the house is still a problem. I am saying that a pleasant atmosphere may not cure you of that problem.
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I work from home and having a home office that you love to be in is a great blessing. Here are some tips I’ve used to create my own personal space.
Color is personal and extremely important. Since you can’t paint, decorate with fabric. Curtains, upholstery and sofa pillows can all be used to create a space using the colors you love to look at. Consider buying a plush area rug in colors that go with your decor. Even if you already have carpeting on the floor, if the color or carpeting is not pleasing to you, you can still place an area rug over it. Buy the best carpet you can afford that you really love. After all, you can always take it with you and if you love it, you will always find a place for it.
Place your desk where you can look up away from the computer and focus on a window with a view, a piece of art you enjoy, or an arrangement of accessories of some favorite items.
If possible, create a cozy corner with a small sofa or lounge chair with an ottoman, a side table and good lighting. It’s good to be able to move to a different position so that you don’t get bored or stiff sitting at a desk.
Decorate the room as you would any other room in your favorite decorating style. Don’t feel it only should have a desk, computer and file cabinets. Your desk could be nothing but a favorite table where you have lots of room to spread you work on. Consider an armoire for your computer station or as a bookshelf and display for your favorite collectibles. Place a round, to the floor, tablecloth on the end table by your chair. Add a coffeepot or electric teapot to the room. Bring in some favorite photos for the wall.
Flowers are always a welcome accent. If you like scented rooms, use a reed diffuser or effusion lamp filled with scents that appeal to you.
When you work in your room, keep asking yourself, "What do I really like about this office?" What do I really dislike about this office?" Use your answers to gradually create a space you love to work in.
Above all, keep clutter out of your way. It is hard to enjoy working in an area that is always messy and you have to clear out a space to work in it.
Do yourself a favor by creating a favorable work atmosphere where you enjoy going each day. Many times it is not only discipline that keeps people working on a schedule and getting work done at home, but an office that is comfortable, inviting, and functional.
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http://www.home-decorating-room-by-room.com/homeoffice.html