When people decide to work from home they usually think about things that have to do directly with their business first. They start thinking about whether their internet connection is good enough for the work that they have to do; they start thinking about whether the lack of a true office will make them seem less serious in the eyes of clients and potential partners. One of the things that people often forget is designing and decorating their new home office. How does one do that, exactly?
Make it uncluttered and airy
There is nothing that is as detrimental to efficiency as a cluttered and messy office. Of course, you will be limited by the amount of space that you have, but no matter how big or small your home office will be, there is always a possibility to make it uncluttered and conducive to work. This also means that you should do away with any and all distractions, such as TVs or video games, things like that. If you work better with music on, by all means, have a radio, or play it on your computer.
Put in the little details
The idea of making your office sleek and uncluttered does not prevent you from decorating it to make it more appealing. Depending on the nature of your home business, you may want to make it more sleek and elegant, especially if you video chat with your clients and partners. If your business is more relaxed, you can turn your home office into anything you want, even if you want clouds on the walls or big red chairs instead of the regular furniture. As long as you are feeling pleasant and productive, it's all good.
Get the best furniture you can afford
It does not matter what your working hours will be, whether you will be working a couple of hours every few days or if you will be working full time six days a week; there is one thing that you must not forget about and that is high-quality office furniture. If you think that your kitchen chair is comfortable enough for work, you are wrong. It is not. Your home office chair needs to be both super comfortable and ergonomically designed. Do not skimp on your furniture and spend as much as you can.
Think about colors
Not all colors can be used for any room. For instance, very few people would paint their bedroom bright orange or red as this would make it too intense and unsuitable for sleep. Conversely, orange is perfect for a home office because it has been found to boost productivity. It would also be a good idea to have a green area, both in color and with some plants where you will rest your eyes and calm yourself down on those stressful days. Avoid the color blue because it makes most people feel sleepy.
Get some plants in
According to the latest study from Cardiff University's School of Psychology, spaces that previously did not include any plants become much more productive with introduction of vegetation. It has been shown that the productivity in an office increases by 15%when plants are brought in. Plants have also been found to have a calming effect on an individual. So, why not take advantage of this?
Author: James Burbank is a freelance interior designer and enthusiast who lives and breathes interior decoration and design. He is always glad to learn more and to share his expertise with others.
Make it uncluttered and airy
There is nothing that is as detrimental to efficiency as a cluttered and messy office. Of course, you will be limited by the amount of space that you have, but no matter how big or small your home office will be, there is always a possibility to make it uncluttered and conducive to work. This also means that you should do away with any and all distractions, such as TVs or video games, things like that. If you work better with music on, by all means, have a radio, or play it on your computer.
Put in the little details
The idea of making your office sleek and uncluttered does not prevent you from decorating it to make it more appealing. Depending on the nature of your home business, you may want to make it more sleek and elegant, especially if you video chat with your clients and partners. If your business is more relaxed, you can turn your home office into anything you want, even if you want clouds on the walls or big red chairs instead of the regular furniture. As long as you are feeling pleasant and productive, it's all good.
Get the best furniture you can afford
It does not matter what your working hours will be, whether you will be working a couple of hours every few days or if you will be working full time six days a week; there is one thing that you must not forget about and that is high-quality office furniture. If you think that your kitchen chair is comfortable enough for work, you are wrong. It is not. Your home office chair needs to be both super comfortable and ergonomically designed. Do not skimp on your furniture and spend as much as you can.
Think about colors
Not all colors can be used for any room. For instance, very few people would paint their bedroom bright orange or red as this would make it too intense and unsuitable for sleep. Conversely, orange is perfect for a home office because it has been found to boost productivity. It would also be a good idea to have a green area, both in color and with some plants where you will rest your eyes and calm yourself down on those stressful days. Avoid the color blue because it makes most people feel sleepy.
Get some plants in
According to the latest study from Cardiff University's School of Psychology, spaces that previously did not include any plants become much more productive with introduction of vegetation. It has been shown that the productivity in an office increases by 15%when plants are brought in. Plants have also been found to have a calming effect on an individual. So, why not take advantage of this?
Author: James Burbank is a freelance interior designer and enthusiast who lives and breathes interior decoration and design. He is always glad to learn more and to share his expertise with others.
