We look at our homes differently since we started working from home. It’s very common for people to switch between home life and work life when they have an office at home.
That’s why your home office needs more than just a desk and a chair, it needs to be a space where you can focus, but also a space that fits in with your home.
Let’s have a look at some of the ways you can do this below:
The Blurred Line Between Work And Home Design
Long gone are the days when a home office was tucked away in the coldest corner of the house and never used unless it was absolutely necessary. Hybrid and remote work are certainly here to stay, we can’t deny that! So, the line between work and home life is now very blurred.
Your home office isn’t just a practical space in your home anymore. It has now become more of a space that needs to be designed the same way as the rest of your home.
You need to think about it in depth. You wouldn’t dream of leaving your living room completely bare and missing much furniture with harsh lighting, so why should your office space be any different from this?
How Small Details Change How It Feels
It really doesn’t take much to make your office feel like it is a nice part of your home; there is no need for it to be hidden away. Even if you have to use a space in your living room as an office space, it can work well as long as you design it well.
A simple house plant can bring life to your desk, and a stylish lamp can make dark winter mornings feel much less gloomy.
Even the technology you use can play a huge part in the overall feeling of your office. Your printer, for instance, should be kept looking neat and tidy and working properly, whether it’s stocking it with paper or replacing the Epson ink when needed. It’s a good idea to keep your home office running well.
Thoughtful touches, like framed prints above your desk or a wireless charging pad, can also make the space feel less like a temporary workstation and more like a well-designed part of your home.
Making Productivity Beautiful Without Breaking The Budget
Of course, redesigning your home office doesn’t mean that you have to spend a lot of money. You need to make sure that you choose upgrades that are actually going to make a difference to you without thinking about the hefty price tag.
Affordable storage baskets can help to keep the clutter in control and also be used as a decorative part of the room.
Think about how your room looks and the rest of your home, and then go from there with the details. It might just be adding a picture or some simple pencil pots to get started.
Conclusion
Now that more of us are using our offices in our homes on a more regular basis, it’s important to make sure that we consider them as part of the home design. What have you done to make your home office part of your home design? Let us know in the comments below.
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