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How to Design a Functional and Beautiful Home Office

June 18, 2020 By Admin

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Working from home is a wonderful luxury because you don?t need to deal with a miserable commute and instead can relax and choose where in your home you?d like to work without any pressure.

When decorating your home office, you should create a place that?s cozy but also allows you to feel motivated and focused.

It?s important to keep it clutter-free and organized as well so you can work more efficiently. Also, it should be designed so that you feel comfortable and can think clearly.

To achieve maximum success when designing your home office, you should think about picking furniture that?s functional as well as soft and choose neutral colors for your walls. This guide will help you design a trendy and efficient workspace.?

Beautiful clean home office with Mac computer

Location

Choosing a location is one of the most important features you should consider before you begin to design your workplace. If the area is nosy or cramped, such as near the kitchen or in a small attic, it will prevent you from accomplishing your daily tasks.

You should choose a room that?s not in a busy area and offers you enough space to have a desk, a couch if you?d like and some bookshelves.?

Choose an area with lots of natural light like this one

Lighting

A well-lit work environment can help you get more work done while reducing the strain on your eyes.

If possible, pick a location that receives a good amount of natural lighting. Combine that with added overhead lights as well as a lamp and you should have an easier time concentrating and getting your work done.

When searching for lights to add to your office make sure to choose ones that are bright but not overbearing.?

Choose a beautiful wood desk like this one

Desk

Your desk is where you?ll spend the majority of your time. Therefore, it should be functional as well as trendy. You?ll need a desk that?s capable of storing all your important papers, offers you a lot of room to write and can hold your computer as well as any other key items. 

Too often people end up choosing style over functionality and then end up not having enough space to store their work or place a printer or computer on their desk.

Wood desks are a popular choice for several people since it gives your space a naturally rustic and charming feeling. Also, wood can withstand a lot of heavy duty materials, such as a computer, printer, etc.?

However, don?t overlook the beauty of a gorgeous quartz desk. Quartz desks can add a stunning appeal to your office and they?re ideal for a work surface since it?s extremely durable. This beautiful natural stone will make you excited to visit your office every day and get to work.?

The material you end up choosing for your desk should be heavy duty and do well in a high traffic environment as well as be decorative and complement the other aspects of your office, such as your walls, bookshelves or floor.

Pick a comfortable office chair like this one

Chair

It?s essential to have a chair that?s extremely comfortable in your home office. You?ll be spending several hours in your office hunched over your computer and don?t want to end up with severe neck or back pain.

Style is important when searching for a chair however it shouldn?t replace comfort.

Ideally, you should have a chair that?s relaxing but also firm and won?t cause you to fall asleep. If you pick a chair that?s too soft you?ll end up not working as efficiently and instead will view your office as a place to rest.

Super clean distraction free work area

Avoid Distractions

Since you?re working from the comfort of your home it can be easy to get caught up in home tasks that you need to do as well as get distracted and socialize with family or watch television.

When designing your home office, you should structure it so it?s not near a busy area, such as the kitchen or a family room.

Also, try to avoid putting a television in your office because it will most likely make it harder for you to fully focus on working.

When you?re working you should close your door as well to indicate to people you?re busy and don?t want to be disturbed.?

Laptop computer and other office equipment

Office Equipment

When working from home you should be conscious of your budget and avoid overspending on office items, such as a computer and a printer. It?s key to only spend money on the items that you actually need.

You should make sure you have an adequate amount of paper, writing utensils and folders as well as cabinets to organize your files.

Go with clean organized design like this

Design

When decorating your home office, you should consider your intentions for the space and choose d?cor and furniture that?s comfortable as well as not too bold.

You should avoid any overly bright pieces of furniture and try to stick with neutral colors. Light colors, such as tan and white will make it easier for you to concentrate and make your office look more professional.

If you?d like to you can add some photos and artwork or small mementos but try not to go too overboard.

Also, you should consider having a small plant in your office. It will help you feel less stressed and has several health benefits.

Inspirational quotes in a home office

Inspire Yourself

While working you should consistently feel motivated and have a specific goal in mind.

In order to stay energized and eager to work, consider adding some inspiring quotes around your office. Pick quotes that deal with hard work or determination.

Choose a particular wall or area of your office that seems bland and add a select few motivational plaques to it so you?re reminded of the task at hand and feel compelled to keep working.

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