When homeworking began, there wasn’t much time to consider what would work in a home office space or the furniture needed. Now that home working has become the new normal, and you know what you need to work from home efficiently, it’s time to consider how you can transform your workspace into an organised and inspiring environment.
A home office should spark creativity and productivity whilst being comfortable and effectively utilising the space. A workspace design can reflect your style, making it a more inviting place to work as you are not confined to creating the look of a traditional office.
Ethereal Blue paint – Sanderson
As with the other rooms in your home, you want the colour palette to reflect your personal choices, but it’s also essential to think about what colours inspire you to work and help you to relax into productivity. Additionally, consider your background when making video calls. You want the focus to be on what you are saying and presenting, not on distracting features.
This doesn’t mean that the whole room has to be minimalist. You can still be creative with colour and pattern and art work, so your office is somewhere you enjoy being. This incredible wall panel by CASADECO would create a striking unique feature in your home office.
Made-to-measure shelving painted in a strong colour makes a fantastic feature. Your shelving can be designed to accommodate the maximum height you need for books, artwork or files.
Natural light tends to make spaces feel bigger, so try setting up your work station by a window, especially if you are restricted to a smaller area. It has been proven that optimising natural light in an office improves office workers’ health and wellness as it boosts positivity.
Parterre Pewter wallpaper – Designers Guild
Transvers wallpaper – Harlequin
Choosing a suitable desk is essential. You will need to consider the desk’s height, the storage requirements you need, and the desk’s surface dimensions to give you adequate room to work. Built-in desks provide a fantastic solution for making the most of space, and can be designed with storage solutions around it.
When deciding on a chair for your desk, ensure that it is ergonomic. You need a chair that will provide the proper support for your whole body to be comfortable when working. Style is also important, select a chair that fits in with your aesthetic; we feel more relaxed and productive in an environment that reflects our personality.
Jackie desk; Hugo desk chair; Emerson cabinet; Walls painted in Hurricane – Andrew Martin
You may also want to create a relaxing area in which to take a break. Adding a sofa or armchairs and a coffee table will allow you to step away from the desk; taking a 15-30 minute break every couple of hours is important for your wellbeing.
Dalston Chair on Extinct Navy by Emma Shipley at Clarke &Clarke
Contact Cheshire Curtains and Interiors to discuss how we can help you create your perfect home office.
