It is a fact that you can make your own office at home, but it will require a little forward thinking. We are all dealing with the realism of working from home, and although many are returning to the office, some are still tackling careers from life. So how exactly can you implement an excellent design? The possibilities are endless. Your home is your haven and it can also be a place of optimum creativity and focus.
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Some tips to get you started!
Think “vertically” – in designing a small office it is necessary to make optimal use of space. Creating shelves for height is an excellent solution to the lack of space in the small office. Modern and special design of the shelves will also contribute to the beautiful overall design of the work space.
Maintain light shades: Light shades such as white, light gray, cream contribute to a feeling of “lightness” to the space and even to the feeling that the space is larger. In addition, maintaining light shades in the design contributes to the modern and minimalist atmosphere that characterizes the contemporary design.
Emphasize the issue of lighting: Choose a type of lighting that on the one hand will be very practical for the space, and on the other hand will support and “help” the design of the office itself. Modern lighting fixtures (such as LED lighting) can contribute a lot to the interior design of small and home offices. You need to have adequate lighting when using a computer and also this will contribute to better eye health. If you are straining or the screen is too bright because the room is darker, then this will not be preferable.
Choose parquet over floor tiles or rugs: Rugs in small offices can create a feeling of “clutter and suffocation” for the small space. Parquet, on the other hand, contributes both to a warm “home” feeling, and even helps to reduce the “echo” when making phone calls in the small office.
Utilize Unconventional Spaces: You can utilize unconventional spaces in your home to create a well-designed home office. For example: you can turn a niche of wardrobe space or even a laundry room into a designed, practical and captivating office space. However, it is best to use a spare room, a loft or your garage; and all of these can add value to your home.
Take advantage of modern technology to help design your small office: For example: choose an integrated printer, therefore saving valuable office space. Plus, in today’s wireless age, you don’t need the printer right next to your desktop. Placing the printer in a place where it does not detract from the design of the small office (and even placing it in an adjoining room) is possible today and may contribute to the convenience of work and a nicer design of the small office space. Also, choose a wireless mouse, keyboard and screen and forgo the use of ugly cables that both take up space, and detract from the design of the office. Ergonomic furniture also contributes to better health, meaning that your back won’t ache as quickly!
Create a stellar space
Dedicating a separate and enclosed space to the home office provides peace and privacy. The noise of the children and guests in the house does not interfere with the work, and the telephone and video calls that take place during the work should not disturb the other people. You want to have a space that works for you, even if that seems impossible. If this is going to be a long term setup, then you don’t want to compromise on quality and you want to ensure that you’re creating a space that inspires. Working autonomously is difficult for some, and they miss the camaraderie of office life; so keeping a light airy space is important. You don’t want the place to feel dark, dreary and uncomfortable. Invest in designing the work area by choosing the accompanying accessories: cork board or inspiration board, comprehensive lighting and focused lighting that together will allow you to work comfortably if the room has no light, and add decorative sculptures or family photos in artistic frames to add a unique touch. This way you can create a space that motivates you daily and makes you want to get up in the morning; perhaps more than your office job did!
Remember also, that at work arrangement plays an important role in focus and concentration and therefore, it is advisable to be equipped in advance with storage solutions that can allow you to maintain as tidy a space as possible and for the long term.
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