Home office design is a challenge for many reasons. First of all, you need to adjust the space to suit your needs, your working hours, the specifications of the job, and other household members who want to function in the rest of the apartment without hindrance or restriction. How to arrange a home office with care for all household members? Here are the most important tips.
Arranging a small office – a separate room has many advantages
An office located in a separate room, even if we are only talking about a small area (it can be assumed that a small office is no more than 10-12 m², but a lot depends on how much furniture, desks and bookcases will be in the room) is the best solution for the convenience of the working person and other household members.
It is important that the desk in the room is practical, such as having drawers that will make it unnecessary to buy additional bookcases, which could optically reduce and overwhelm the already small space.
It is worth taking into account trends. Recent years have clearly shown that large desks, which used to occupy half a room (most often in children’s bedrooms), have been replaced by small furniture, practical and minimalist – making it easier to keep the table clean, and thus increasing the comfort of work. You can find such solutions in our Homessimo store.
Remember, the office should include a window. In such a room, you will successfully place the desk facing or sideways to it, so nothing will be reflected in the monitor.
Colors and accessories for a small office – what to choose?
When decorating an office, choose a specific style and match the various elements to it. Where to start? In a small office, bet on a few tried-and-true pieces of furniture – a bookcase, a desk with a comfortable armchair, possibly a small couch or armchair for a moment of relaxation between duties. Don’t overdo it with too many accessories that will distract you. A few plants, a photo on the desk or a single but close to your heart poster on the wall will suffice.
Ideally, when selecting furniture for a particular style, such as Scandinavian, which is much loved in offices, choose from colors that are not only aesthetically pleasing, but also have many advantages.
What are these colors? Greens, grays or whites. They promote concentration, do not tire the eyes and reduce tension. If you have an extremely creative position, or even a very important project coming up that lacks “that something”, think about yellow and blue accents, which are good for creativity.
Arranging a home office with a large space
Home office design with a larger space only seemingly poses fewer problems than a small space. This is where it is easy to overdo it with accessories and make the space not very functional.
A large office should include a desk (this time you are not limited by space, so you can choose desks with multiple drawers and a large and comfortable chair).
If you are going to see business clients, consider putting a coffee table, a sofa and comfortable chairs. If your clients will be regular visitors to your office space, make sure your desk stands under a window – and your computer faces the backyard.
Speaking of data protection, remember that the nature of your work is of paramount importance to its security. Your home office design should even take into account things like easy access to paper documents. If you work alone, a few shelves and open shelving units will suffice, but if you’re considering meetings with clients or co-workers, consider buying lockable shelving units or versatile dressers.
What decorations for a large home office?
In such a large space, it is easy to get a harsh and not very pleasant atmosphere. Decorations for a large office that have been a favorite of entrepreneurs and service providers for years are plants. They purify the air, and their greenery has a soothing effect on the employee.
They are especially appreciated if placed in practical and attractive covers. A slightly more time-consuming solution for those who love nature are whole green walls or even bookcases full of plants.
An alternative or additional decoration that would go well in a large office is single posters, photos or making the decoration of what is practical – document organizers, notebooks, file folders or other office supplies.
Home office design – sometimes all you need is a corner!
Although it is advisable to choose a secluded place for a home office, not everyone who dreams of a home office can afford such an arrangement. A home or apartment may lack an additional room, or simply have new priorities over time – such as a room for a child.
This does not mean that you should give up your private work space. There is no obstacle to creating an office space, for example, in a bedroom or guest room. Ideally, it should be found behind a bookcase, a blind or even a wall, so that the space is visibly separated.
What kind of desks for a small office?
In interiors, it is increasingly common to encounter practical, small desks that can be “squeezed” into a corner of a given room, so that the rest of the room does not lose functionality. This is a solution that has already proven itself to many homeowners due to the challenges of, among other things, remote work, which increasingly involves more than one resident.
In such a case, it will work well, for example:
- a desk with shelves, which will help save space in the room by storing items on practical shelves;
- a gaming desk that has a number of enhancements, such as a headphone rack and cup holder – ideal for people who use their workstation for both pleasure and work.
What kind of chairs for a small office?
Home office design will go smoothly if a small but practical desk with functional shelves and improvements is matched with a small but fully comfortable chair.
In the case of an office space in a room with an intended other use, it is unlikely to be worthwhile to opt for large armchairs that will visually dominate the space and make the chair obtrusive to the rest of the household.
Solutions to consider are:
- practical armchairs of classic color, with armrests and seats made of contoured plywood (upholstered with ecological leather) and with soft sponge, which guarantees comfortable seating;
- practical upholstered chairs with a thick and comfortable seat, which provide comfort and, thanks to the base made of stainless steel, a stable and safe position while working.
What can’t be missing from any office space? Lighting!
One more thing that no office can lack is lighting. Regardless of the size of the desk, a practical desk lamp is a must if the office owner wants to work in the afternoon. For aesthetics and convenience, it’s also worth taking care of wall lamps and floor lamps, which will be spread around the room in such a way as to illuminate every corner of the office.
You will find numerous, stylish and high-quality solutions for interiors: both from the category of lighting, desks, as well as chairs and armchairs, in our online store Homessimo. If you need more guidance, we can assist you at every stage of ordering. Together with us, home office design will be trivial!
