Awesome Tips You Need to Consider While Doing Home Office Renovations

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How do you like working from home? Are you comfortable, happy, have lots of time for other activities that you otherwise would spend on getting to and from work? The pandemic situation has really made drastic changes in the way we live if you are one of the lucky ones whose job transferred from the office to the comfort of their home, great for you! And if you are thinking about renovating the home office so that you can use its full potential of comfort and functionality, you are at the right place.

Tips You Need to Consider While Doing Home Office Renovations
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Here are some useful tips that will help you to renovate the home office fast and save money along the process.

Functional but Beautiful

When we talk about comfort in the home office, very often we tend to choose pieces of furniture that look extra comfy but are not very attractive the way they look. You shouldn’t sacrifice the beauty for the functionality because you can still find pieces that complement the rest of the house and are still very comfortable. Think about how the desk, shelves, and storage units will serve you and create the arrangement which will facilitate your workflow.

The home office isn’t a different piece of the puzzle called house. It should blend in the spirit and ambience of the room and complement the rest of the house. Even though it is your secluded cubicle, it is still a part of the same story. Plus, it will be much easier to work in a pleasant environment rather than in a crowded place where you have space only for the computer and the documents.

The Chair is the Key

The Chair is the Key
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We talk about comfort in general, but what really makes the home office a comfortable place is the chair. A quality and an ergonomic chair is a must. Investing in such a seat is worth every cent as they will keep your posture in the correct position, and you won’t feel stiff after spending 8 hours working in front of the computer.

A Window View

A Window View
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One of the ways to relax while you work is to have a view. For that purpose, make sure that your desk is positioned against a window where you can have a glimpse of the beautiful outside. Your sight won’t be stuck on a white wall when you take the eyes of the screen, and these few moments will really calm your mind. In case of a windowless home office, make sure that you have a beautiful art piece, or personal photograph hung on the wall so you can look at it, or simply position the desk so that you can look to the door.

Go Bold with Wall Colors

Go Bold with Wall Colors
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Which colour relaxes you the most? Well, that is the colour your walls need to be painted in. Of course, don’t stray away from the whole tone of the house; however, be bold and experiment with some bursts of colour that will inspire you and energize you to focus on work. The most energizing colours are orange and red, and you can think fo a design that involves spots, lines, or shapes in these two colours. Or, you can consider wallpaper, even though it is an old method of protecting and designing the walls, it still has a huge impact on the way the room looks. Plus, there is a lot of choices out there that can speak to you and your desire.

Accessorize

Accessorize
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What difference does it make that the home office is not room to be enjoyed by many people? You should still accessorize it and pay attention to the tiniest details. If you want to achieve a contemporary look mixed with a cozy feeling, then a perfect choice would be a personalized mug with a motivational quote or illustration. Think about adding pencil holders, leather notepads, and a fancy wastebasket as well as organized bulletins and sticky notes. On the door, you can add a funny sign, one that read something like, “The answers are NO, I don’t know, I don’t care – I’m busy!” to tip off your kids who are curious as to what their mum/dad is doing.

Let Light In

Let Light In
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Natural lighting is very, very important. Yes, artificial lighting can do wonders nowadays, but nothing even comes close to the effect and mood the natural light creates. Therefore, let all the light you can. Big size windows and a strategically positioned mirror will help you capture all the sunlight that will warm up the place.

Organize Vertically

Not only should you organize your items on the desk horizontally, but also you should use the space you have vertically. Hang floating shelves on the walls, and use vertical file folders on the desk to keep the necessary documents within reach. If you like to file documents, have a folder with a to-do list and organize the documents there. Otherwise, you can get a basket where all the mail, notes, and papers will go.

Bring Aromatherapy in

If your job is stressful, make sure you have the power of aromatherapy with you. A couple of aromatic candles or aroma sticks should be by your side, spreading your favourite aroma. Use lavender, jasmine, sandalwood, or ylang-ylang if you want energizing vibes in the home office, or eucalyptus, ginger, sage, tea tree, or citrus for nausea relief.

Some Final Words

Some Final Words
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Renovating the home office brings new life to the room. It also wakes up the inspiration and motivation to focus on the work. The way you choose to proceed in designing the home office after renovation is totally up to you. Find out what makes you happy, stress-free, and concentrated and include it in the room. To test the water before doing something, you can have your home office staged with a virtual staging service that will transfer your ideas on a digital photo so you can decide whether it is something you like. After all, the most important thing is that you feel happy and eager to work there.

About Anna Bridgestone

Anna Bridgestone is a home designing enthusiast who blogs about useful and fun ideas on how to improve the home and living in it. https://virtualstagingplans.com/

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