You deserve more than a metal desk and an extra chair stuffed into a spare corner for your home office – especially now that most of us are working from home more often. Today, we discuss some design tips for your home office.
Strike a Balance Between Aesthetics and Function
Your desk, shelves and storage should be there to help you, not hinder your work and productivity. Before you buy any furniture, think about your workflow and what you need at your reach, and then look for pieces that are both attractive and useful. Instead of looking like the same old cubicles you’d find in a corporate office, your home office’s theme and furniture should blend in with the rest of your home. Warm wood and soft, comfortable chairs or a loveseat are perfect if you have the space in your home if you have a traditional design. Artistic elements from avant-garde art or modern metal furniture are also commonly found in a modern home office as they stimulate creativity and break down monotonous designs.
Let Windows Breathe Life
Position your desk where you can stare at something more interesting than a blank wall (even if you do love the color) when you glance up from the computer. A window’s natural light is ideal as it lessens the strain on your eyes caused by the artificial light from computers and other sources. Not only that, but a view outside provided by windows brings plenty of mental benefits as well as a healthy amount of sunlight that is essential for any home.
Proper Cable Management
The appearances of your computer, printer and phone are all fixed, and don’t need many aesthetic improvements, but you can cover unattractive cords that are plugged into them. First and foremost, make sure your equipment is near outlets and easy to unplug if necessary.
Use a desk grommet, a plastic or metal cap that helps guide cords through a hole in the desk and hides them underneath to encase cords on the desk in a fabric cord cover. With cord winders, tubing or a wire organizer that is attached to the desk and elevates the cords off the floor, you can perform proper cable management. Additionally, properly handling your wires doesn’t only make things look more organized, but it also prevents people from tripping over them or pulling them accidentally as well as prevents pets like dogs and cats from gnawing on them when you’re not looking.
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