The unpredictable reality took loads of office employees to home offices. If you’re lucky to have a comfortable and inviting remote workplace, congratulations! The information below is exclusively for those who feel somewhat stuck in a rut looking for the best possible ways to relive the home office environment.
So, without much ado…
Always Start with Some Greenery
Why? Because it’s the earth-friendliest way to go. Not only will you refresh the place where you spend, let’s face it, most of your time, but you’ll also purify the air and adorn the space with the colors none of the home décors can ever have. At the same time, plants are excellent helpers when it’s time to relax and unwind.
Display Maps
The reality is that good old maps are a great way to add meaning and a strong sense of history to any room. Whether it’s a wooden 3d map of the world or a single country, you have many options to choose from – b&w, luminous colored wooden world map, vintage, printed, cork, and so on. The best thing about this type of wall art is that it plays nicely with any interior – from rustic and industrial to modern and minimalist.
Set up Good Lighting
Chances are you find yourself working until late at night (before dawn? yikes!) regularly. If that’s the case, ensure you have proper lighting that doesn’t harm your eyes. With eye-friendly lighting, you will avoid eye strain and make the home office environment comfier. Investing in a quality desk lamp is a must. Or if you got inspired by the previous idea, you can get a 3d wooden world map with lights and accomplish two goals with one effort.
Don’t Forget about Personal Touch
It’s no doubt that you can shop for some artwork crafted by famous (or not) artists. But we’d strongly recommend you incorporate something you made yourself. This could be anything – adding a cozy rug you bought in the Philippines, displaying a selfie made at Machu Picchu with your SO, or incorporating other meaningful objects. Adding something personal will make the settings more inspiring and motivating. Besides, a well-personalized home office means an improved mood is guaranteed even during the dullest Zoom sessions!
Get New Wallpapers
Are you in an adventurous mood? Shop for some paint or wallpapers to transform your remote workplace. First, you won’t have to spend a fortune. Second, you will have a chance to choose the so-called psychologically approved colors known to increase productivity and put you in the right mood to get the monthly report done in no time. For instance, the blue and green colors are famous for their calming effect, while red and yellow tend to cause anxiety.
Rearrange Your Furniture
If purchasing new furnishings is not something your wallet can handle at the moment, try to rearrange what you already have. The point here is that sometimes all you need is to move that sofa and replace that table to get a completely new look. What matters most is that you have to listen to your inner self to realize what kind of room plan works best for your productivity.
Declutter!
When you’re busy with loads of to-dos, you don’t really pay attention to all the stuff that can be found in the desk area. But the thing is that all those notebooks, pens, pencils, scissors, and papers can contribute to your laziness and inability to meet deadlines. Here’s the rule: order brings more order. When all the items are nicely stacked, you breathe freely and, as a result, get to arrange thoughts and focus on the main things.
What it comes down to is…declutter! Take your time to browse all the I-really-need-it items on your desk and get rid of the useless ones. A refresh is about cleaning up as well.
What sounds like a daunting task at first (the office makeover) might actually turn into a creative process that will let your inner designer out. Whether you want to spruce things up a bit or completely transform the room, we hope the tips given above will help you along the way.
