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Fresh Design Ideas for an Inspiring Home Office

By on February 22, 2019
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By Paige A. Mitchell

Last year, nearly 4 million Americans worked remotely at least some of the time. This number is on track to increase as companies continue to take advantage of new technology that makes telecommuting even easier. As a result, many people are setting up home office spaces that provide a dedicated place to work while at home.

Although setting up a home office can be fun and exciting, it can also be overwhelming if you aren’t sure where to start. Trying to rearrange your workspace can distract from the most important activity—working. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to create the practical, comfortable, and stylish home office you want and need.

Keep reading for some fresh design ideas for an inspiring home office.

Open shelving

Organization is key to any office space. If you’ve ever had to dig through a pile of papers to find one thing, you know just how stressful it can be.

Open shelving could be the perfect solution to your clutter-free needs. Not only can these shelves really boost your office’s appeal, but they’re a fully functional storage solution that provide easy access to your belongings.

Tip: Mount shelves to the wall to free up floor space and maximize a small home office.

Comfort

If you’ll be spending eight hours a day in your home office, it must be comfortable. Take a look at the entire room, tune into your surroundings, and listen to your body to design a truly ergonomic workspace.

Your office chair should be fully adjustable. If you can afford one, an adjustable desk is ideal as you can transition from a seated position to standing.

Ample lighting is also important, especially if you’ll be staring at a screen for most of the day. Supplement the blue laptop light with a soft lamp, bright overhead light, and natural light from the window. Arrange your desk at an angle where you won’t strain your eyes from glare.

Noises can be distracting too, especially when you’re working from home and trying to get some chores done. A clunking washer nearby, leaking faucet, or squeaking ceiling fan can keep you from concentrating on the task at hand.

Add these home repairs to your weekend to-do list to keep your house—and job—up and running.

Color
Research has shown that different colors affect people in different ways. Here’s the rundown for the best colors for a home office based on the type of work you need to accomplish:

  • Red is best for physical labor. Whether you’re a personal trainer learning new techniques or you’re coordinating a very hands-on project from home, like construction management, red is the best hue for you.
  • Blue is best for data-driven work. Blue is stimulating for people who work with numbers all day. If you’re an accountant, mathematician, analyst, or spreadsheet-lover, you’ll benefit from a blue office.
  • Yellow is best for creativity. Designers, writers, and the like are most inspired by yellow. This brilliant color will make any dull workspace spring to life.
  • Green is best for a jack of all trades. If you’re a master multi-tasker, green is a harmonizing color that might bring you some much-needed balance.

You may want to use one of these colors as an accent wall, or simply incorporate them into your space with little pops of color here and there.

Tip: Choose office supplies, like notebooks, folders, and pens, in these subliminally motivational colors.

Decoration

Bare walls can make a room feel incomplete and uninviting: two things you definitely don’t want from your home office. Make the most out of your wall space by hanging wall art in the room. If you’re feeling especially creative, you could even opt for a gallery wall filled with your favorite pictures and other things to keep you motivated and inspired.

Houseplants

Plants can be nice to look at, but that isn’t the only benefit they’ll bring to your home office. Having plants in your office can help keep the air clean and reduce stress and sickness. Apparently, a little greenery can enhance concentration and boost productivity too.

If you want to incorporate some personality into your plant decor, you house your plants in cool, decorative pots.

Make the most of your home office

Despite the many perks that come with the ability to work from home, the opportunities for distractions are endless. The good news is that having an awesome home office can combat many of those temptations.

By following the tips above, you can design the office space you deserve and hopefully increase your productivity along the way.

 

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paigemitchellPaige Mitchell is a freelance writer who enjoys sharing practical advice on how to make our homes healthier, more functional, and most enjoyable.

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