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Adjusting to the new way of living has been challenging to say the least, but with new ways of working meaning that the “working from home” age could well be set to last, it’s important that your workspace is set up effectively. Having a suitable workspace is important not only for productivity but for wellbeing too, if you love your office space, it’s more likely to make you feel like you’re in a work environment. Your new work set up needs to be functional to allow you to productively work without the distractions of your personal life, whilst also being able to encourage you at the same time. Because of this, it’s important to create an atmosphere that you feel comfortable and happy in; here are some home office tips to help you transform your space into a chic, luxury office space.
Defining exactly where in your home you are the most focused is the first step to creating the ideal working space. Replicating an office environment will be an effective way for you to stay in work mode. Whatever space you choose in your home, it’s important that this space then becomes a dedicated workspace, where work and only work is undertaken. If you’re working in an area that doubles up as a space for relaxation, make sure that you can tweak the space at the end of each day so that it no longer appears as your office; whether that’s putting away laptops and screens or rearranging the furniture, you’ll want to reclaim that space back for yourself at the end of the working week.
Having a dedicated room for an office space may not be possible within the home itself, which can provide logistical and styling challenges within itself. As working from home looks set to become the future, it’s important to consider how this new way of working can be sustained longer-term. Outdoor garden offices are proving a particularly popular option for those looking to invest in a longer-term working from home solution as they offer the opportunity to easily separate work and home-life. By providing additional space away from the fold of the home, a garden office acts as a space specifically for work, without the need for an extension or planning permission. Garden offices are also pretty stylish, with modern shapes and chic colour schemes; the addition of a window looking out onto a garden view makes the space perfect for that all-important work inspiration.
As well as the positioning of your office space, comfort is also key. If you’re not comfortable in your working space, it will be easy to want to find any excuse to move away from the space, resulting in a lack of productivity. Investing in a quality chair is advisable; sourcing an office chair that is both practical from a support perspective and stylish from a design perspective may not sound like an easy feat, but there is a huge range of chic home office furniture on the market which is sure to suit whatever aesthetic you’ve chosen to go with.
Inspiring the mind can really help get the very best out of your working day, but if your work environment is messy and unorganised, this could be limiting your creativity. Enforce structure by ensuring your desk or worktop area has space to breathe; have a designated area, cupboard or even filing cabinet to act as a storage unit for any paperwork or documents you may need to store. Simplistic styling is not only completely on trend, but it’s also less likely to distract, allowing you to stay focused on work.
Inspirational artwork is a great way to add a touch of personality to your office space without overwhelming the area. A small personal office should be a space that showcases an individual’s personal design taste, it’s something that you’re going to look at five days a week so it should make you feel happy! A gallery wall is a fantastic addition to an office space, particularly one that sits above or in front of the desk area. A combination of personal photographs and artwork pieces is the perfect mix for a stylish and inspiration-igniting space.
The lighting of a workspace is also extremely important. The right lighting isn’t just about chic aesthetics, it’s also important for overall wellbeing. Optimal lighting for a workspace is a combination of daylight, direct and indirect lighting. In an ideal situation, your desk or worktop should be adjacent to a window and you should have a desk lamp and overhead lamp available as additional lighting resources.
Add further personality to your space by adding decorative touches. House plants are a firm favourite for dressing up an office space, ensure they’re low maintenance and easily kept, avoiding unwanted fuss. The addition of a stylish stationary set is sure to inspire your mind even further, look for organisers and notepads that make you smile for the ultimate in-home office chic.
Though these are just some of the simple ways to create a working from home space that inspires the mind, by investing in an appropriately positioned workspace, with chic decoration and touches of personality, you’ll be set up for many a productive working day for years to come. Who knows, you may even enjoy your new home-working space better than the office itself!