Transform Your Home Workspace
It’s not easy balancing home and work life, especially when you have a job that requires you to work from home. There seem to be so many distractions that present themselves when you are trying your best to accomplish the day’s tasks. One minute you are at your desk and the next you are looking through the fridge or having an in-depth chat with the postman. So how do you create a practical workspace for your home? It is very easy to neglect the décor in this particular room but we have the solution for you. Let us guide you in furnishing the perfect home workspace.
Start by choosing a reliable desk that will cater to your needs. If you are going to be working on a laptop, then ensure you select one with plenty of room and sturdy legs. If the majority of your work will involve writing notes, you may prefer a traditional writing desk to get your creative juices flowing. Either way choose wisely, this will be where you spend a lot of your time, so you want to choose a piece that is right for you. The obvious companion to your ideal desk is a supportive chair. This may seem like an obvious suggestion, but it really does make all the difference. You will find you work a lot more efficiently when you have carefully selected your table and chair.
Keep your workspace clear. One of the worst things you can do is have stacks of paper cluttering your desk and clouding your mind. They say a tidy room leads to a tidy mind therefore try and stay away from having a crowded table-top. Keep your desk clean, have the bare essentials around you so you can think clearly and get things done., you may be stuck inside but it is refreshing to have some greenery surrounding you (even if it is just a small shrub or a cactus). Having plants inside your home is said to have a very positive effect on your sense of well-being. They increase oxygen levels making them good for your mind and body - perfect for keeping stress-levels at bay.
While you don’t want any distractions it is good to be surrounded by stimulating objects. Staring face-to-face with a plain wall all day doesn’t spark too much inspiration does it? You may wish to choose an interesting wallpaper to add depth to the space. Of course don’t have anything too garish, this may have the opposite affect and detract you from your goals. A simple yet elegant motif will do the trick, allowing you to feel like you aren’t imprisoned in a dull environment. If wallpaper isn’t your thing, hang some artwork on the wall to make the space feel more personal. Anything that will make your surroundings feel more familiar and less daunting is a plus. Add thoughtful touches such as ornamental book ends for your shelf or an interesting clock.
Create a mood board. For any industry, whether you work in marketing or in fashion, mood boards are a nifty way to express your ideas in a coherent way. Position a cork board above your desk and pin anything and everything that influences your work onto it. You can have scraps of material, your weekly schedule, important documents, newspaper cuttings…anything! It is fantastic for making your work seem more exciting and putting things into perspective. If you have a particular project you are carrying out, you can separate the board into sections for different stages of the work cycle you have reached. A mood board also establishes this space as the ‘work zone’. As soon as you exit the room these thoughts can be put to one side, allowing you to relax.
Get creative with your work space, there are dozens of ways to make this room feel more secluded and practical whilst making sure it isn’t dull. Our tips should provide you with some fantastic ways to furnish this room and transform the way you work at home for the better.
