Monday Inspiration: Home Office Ideas

It doesn’t matter if you work from home all the time, occasionally or just when you’re feeling a little under the weather, creating a home office is a practical idea that is sure to benefit everyone.  Having an area set out where you can get on with your work is incredibly useful, but we know that homes sometimes just don’t have the space for a separate office. In today’s blog, we’ll be giving you a bit of inspiration on how to create the perfect office space where you can fill in your tax return, sort out your bills or even finally sit down to write that book you’ve been talking about! Regardless of the size of the space you’ve got available, we’ve got some ideas for you.

The most important piece of furniture to buy for your home office is a desk; this needs to be tailored to suit your work style. For example, the Wewood Metis Desk, pictured below, is the ideal desk for any tech lover due to its various laptop friendly features. Charging your laptop while you work couldn’t be easier with this desk, which has holes in the cleverly concealed storage compartment that allow for wires to be passed through. Not only is this extra storage space useful for keeping your desk space clean and tidy, but it also ensures you don’t get your wires in a tangle while you’re trying to work. This desk would work fabulously in a room of its own, but alternatively would suit a corner of a living room or bedroom.

Perhaps you’re looking for a more traditional desk; one where you can sit and write feeling perfectly relaxed, away from phones beeping, computers buzzing and all sorts of other modern day technology. The Camus Voltaire Desk is the ideal writing desk, with a smooth and beautifully sculpted structure made from walnut and an elegant design sure to add a touch of sophistication to any room. This desk will pair with a variety of luxury chairs, but selecting a matching dark wood chair with comfortable upholstery will make for a stunning look.

Finding the right furniture online can sometimes be a little difficult as there is so much choice. At The Longest Stay, we have a wide collection of different designer desks, varying in style and purpose, so you’ll be sure to find one that suits your home and office needs. We also boast an array of accessories that will help add character to your home office. Though we recommend keeping your desk as clear and as clutter free as possible, having just a few decorations, such as a vase of flowers, or a candle or two, won’t disturb your working, but will provide a less clinical atmosphere.

We know it can be daunting thinking about all the work you’ve got to do, but setting yourself up in the right space and surrounding yourself with the right things will help. We’re all guilty of procrastinating when we’ve got work to do, but even a simple thing like having water available in a container, such as the Atipico Boccia Water Jug, will help keep you on task by reducing the amount of excuses you have to leave your work!

Installing a directional designer lighting piece is another key factor in creating a good working environment, as it will enable you to direct light to where you need it the most. For example, the Gubi Gräshoppa Task Table Lamp will act as a stylish light in your home, providing a warm glow that will ensure you can keep working until after dark if you need to. If you’ve got mountains of work to do and you’re stuck at your desk all night, you should at least ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Wrapping yourself up in one of the luxuriously soft Oyuna Noma Throws, especially in this cold weather, will make for a more cosy working experience.

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