Since more and more people work at home, an attractive and comfortable home office is a priority. The good news about a home office is that the worker can design it exactly the way they want it. Alair Homes West Vancouver offers 10 home office ideas for inspiration.
1. Have an Office With a View
An office with a window with a view of the yard, garden or some other pleasant sight makes work more of a pleasure and less of a chore. Though the office in a custom home should have a window, if it doesn’t, hang a painting, photos of loved ones or some other pleasing object on the wall.
2. Use Cozy Accessories
Feel free to use cushions on the desk chair or the window seat or even on the floor. Use a familiar mug for morning or afternoon tea, put a rag rug on the floor, or put the kids’ photos and artwork everywhere to make your home office feel more cozy.
3. Maximize the Space
The office in a custom home tends to be on the small size, so it’s important to utilize the available space. Hang shelves on the wall, place vertical file folders on the desk, store office supplies in pretty containers, and arrange them in desk drawers.
4. Hide Those Cords
One of the more unattractive things in an office is a snarl of cord and wires. One way to tame them is to attach the power strip to the underside of the desk and place a long, narrow wire basket beside it. Tuck all the cords into the basket, and plug them into the strip. The result: the only cord that travels beneath the desk to the outlet belongs to the power strip.
5. Use Artificial and Natural Light
A good amount of light cuts down on eye strain and headaches and simply makes reading and writing that much easier. Use an overhead light for ambient lighting. Task lighting can be given by a lamp on the desk.
6. Remember that the Office is Part of the Home
The decor of the office should blend in with and complement the decor of the rest of the house. Even if it doesn’t, it should not be sterile or unappealing.
7. Buy an Ergonomic Chair
Since the worker is going to spend lots of time in their chair, it should support their back and be comfortable while doing so. The worker shouldn’t hesitate to buy the best desk chair they can afford.
8. Decorate the Walls
Some people don’t mind great expanses of white wall, but it’s perfectly alright for the home worker to paint the walls whatever color they want. Wallpaper is also an option and is easier to remove than paint if it gets tiresome.
9. Utilize a Slateboard
A slateboard or chalkboard hung on the wall above the workspace is just the thing for jotting down appointments and other things that should be remembered. A real chalkboard doesn’t even need to be bought nowadays, as there is chalkboard paint.
10. Use Clothespins
Clothespins can hold letters, small calendars, notes and other necessities. They can be attached to a rack or clipped to an actual clothesline or wire stretched above the desk.