If you work out of your home office, you probably understand that this space isn’t just about aesthetic beauty. For maximum comfort that allows you to be more productive and creative, it must be set up properly. Renovating your home office can be a labor of love, whether you are looking to make big changes or just a cosmetic upgrade.
However, the effort that you put into improving your home office can pay off huge dividends.
You most likely spend several hours in your home office on a daily basis, so doesn’t it make sense to set it up in a way that’s visually appealing, functional, and comfortable?
You’ll enjoy performing your work tasks more, which will make the day appear to go by faster.
Today you’re going to discover a few tips that will give you some ideas on ways you can transform your home office to accommodate your needs and wants.
Let’s cover them…
Choose Your Color Scheme
The color of your home office not only determines the rest of your décor but can also affect your creativity and workflow. Some colors can make it harder to concentrate or distract you from your work. Neutral colors like beige and grey are always safe, but muted green and pale blue colors can be refreshing as well as calming.
Here are a few colors recommended by experts:
- Blue
- Green
- Yellow
- Grey
- Brown
- Beige
- Purple
- Off-White
- Orange
- Red
These are just suggestions, which means you should pick whatever paint color you like that makes a positive impact on your mood when you enter your home office.
Flooring
When it comes to flooring, you are either a fan of Carpet, Tile, or Hardwood floors.
As beautiful as hardwood floors are, not everyone likes them.
Then there are those who absolutely hate carpet and tile floors.
This is why you must choose which type of flooring you’d like to install in your home office based on your personal preference because you’re the one who has to live with this decision.
If you currently have no preference, you could always hire designers or flooring contractors to help you decide. As they will show you samples of each floor type and inform you of the Pros and Cons.
Remember, the key to making the decision on what floor type and color to choose must be based on what makes you feel happy when you enter your home office.
You may also consider having your flooring match the décor of the rest of your home, but once again, this is a personal preference.
Wall Space
Since most home offices are small spaces, your goal should be to maximize as much of it as possible.
One way to utilize your wall space is by installing a few shelving units as opposed to using bookcases, which can take up a large portion of the room.
Shelving units are very versatile, in that you could use them to hold books, files, and so on.
The good news is that you should have no problems with finding shelving units that fit your particular needs as there are dozens of options available.
As a matter of fact, there are entire stores that specialize in organizing supplies.
In addition to using the walls of your office as a functional space to store items, you may also want to mount pictures that provide inspiration, which positively influences your mood.
Furniture
Your furniture is the focal point of your home office and depending on how much space you have to work with, you can do a lot with it.
First of all, you must find a desk that not only fits in with your décor but also provides an adequate and comfortable workspace.
Make sure that whatever desk you choose will have enough surface space, drawers, and cabinets that you’ll need to store your supplies.
Your desk chair is extremely important; after all, you are likely going to spend a lot of time sitting there for hours on end, so it needs to be comfortable.
If your office space allows, it’s a good idea to bring in some additional seating such as a sofa and plush chairs, just in case you have visitors or clients that swing by.
Making Use of Small Spaces
Unfortunately, not everyone has an entire room to dedicate as a home office space.
However, you can make use of a lot of small spaces to create a very effective home office.
For example, you can carve out a little nook from part of your living room or den. Another option you may have is utilizing the corner or area behind a sofa to place a desk.
If you have a staircase that has a hollowed-out area underneath, oftentimes there is an underutilized space to put a desk and a few shelves into.
A small loft or platform at the top of the stairs can be used for office space. You could also consider finishing your attic or basement to be used as an office.
You see, with enough creativity, you can find somewhere in your home no matter how small it is to create a home office space.
Conclusion
Working out of your home office doesn’t have to be a miserable experience that you suffer through day after day if you apply the DIY Office Renovation Tips that you learned today.
When you enter your home office whether it’s a dedicated room or a space within another room, you should instantly feel relaxed and ready to work.
This feeling of comfort will no doubt increase your productivity, and efficiency, and may reduce your stress levels.
Remember, you could always hire a designer and contractors if you don’t want to do the work yourself.
We just wanted to give you a solid starting point to get you thinking in the right direction.
Just reading this article puts you in a position to communicate and convey your thoughts about what you’d like to transform your office space to if you do decide to have designers and contractors do all the work.
Good luck with the transformation of your home office space!
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