How To Design A Home Office: Tips & Tricks

How To Design A Home Office

Thought about spicing up your home office? Now is the time to get started! Due to recent events we all have been working from home. Whether it’s an office or just a desk, it’s important to find a work space in your home that best suits you. There are simple ways to make working at home a breeze. This week we’ll be focusing on essentials in office spaces as well as showing some tips so you can create a functional office. Scroll down to see how to design a home office!

home office with brown desk, artwork on walls, blue wallpaper, plant on desk, decor on desk, woven basket on floor. — Leedy Interiors

Location:

When deciding location consider a few things: Is the area high traffic? Is it functional? Is it wide enough for a desk? Pick a spot convenient for you. If space is limited use a room like a kitchen or find a nook. In the event there’s a spare room available claim that spot!

built in white book shelf, dark brown desk, orange chair, desk lamp and decor on shelves. — House of Jade Interiors

Picking A Desk:

Whether you’re ordering a desk or have a desk in your home to steal for your office, make sure you have enough surface area to work on. Generally, standard desk heights are 30 in and standard width is 60 in. Also, keep in mind leg room as well so you’re comfortable to work an 8 hour day.

Dimensions of executive desk, length, width, and height. Dimensions of desk drawers. — Covidia

Optimization:

Lets make the most of what you have! Once you choose a space take note of the materials needed to make this space organized. Think of what your office at work has and use those items in your office. Shelves, file trays, and storage bins are great for organizing, also note if you will be meeting with clients, ensure there is room for additional seating.

Office with built in book shelf with decor and bins. Long wooden desk, white chairs, hardwood floors and patterned rug. — Nesting With Grace

Tray with office supplies and floral piece. — Studio McGee

Lighting:

Natural & Artificial Lighting

Natural lighting has proved it not only gives gorgeous lighting but also provides health benefits. Place your desk where you can soak up natural light and give yourself some TLC.

Whether you prefer low-light or lots of light, desk & floor lamps are great to direct lighting where you need it.

Home office with natural light, seating area, white desk, brown chair, multi-colored rug and large windows. — Studio McGee

Home office lounge area with floor lamp, side chair with decor, artwork and window. — Leedy Interiors

Personalization:

Make this space your own! Get into decorating especially, add some color, decor, and things that inspire you. Accent walls or artwork particularly are great to bring color to your office. Floating shelves also help minimize clutter on your desk and are perfect for decorating!

Now, there are decor pieces that have dual purposes like, functionality and style, for example a cup for your pens doesn’t have to be boring swap a normal cup for a stylish pencil cup and voila!

Boxes, books and hourglass decor — Studio McGee

Plants:

Besides being pretty, plants are known to make the air cleaner, so add some plants to your home office to liven up the space. Pick a plant based on the lighting so it’s easy to maintain and can thrive.

Home office with wooden desk, artwork on walls, tall plant, barndoor entry, and baskets. — Leedy Interiors

orange plant in wide vase. — Studio McGee

So, there you have it. I hope these tips inspire you to create a home office personalized for your needs!

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