Many of us have found ourselves working from home once again. And if there is one thing we have learnt, it is that creating a comfortable, harmonious workspace has never been more important.
We know most people do not have the luxury of a separate room for a home office, so these interior design ideas aim to offer creative solutions to efficiently maximise the space available to you.
Whether you are working there on a daily basis, or just need a productive atmosphere for part time study, we have brought together our top tips for designing a space to keep you both focused and inspired.
1. Purpose
Start by thinking about what you need from your home office space. A small table adapted for working might offer a great solution if you only use a laptop. On the other hand, if you need larger monitors, a printer, paper documents and notepads, a desk with lots of storage and a big worktop might be a better option.
Don’t worry if you don’t have an actual desk. Consider transforming existing furniture such as bedside tables, cupboards and shelving units to create the perfect worksurface space.
2. Dedicated Space
If possible, create a dedicated space away from the hubbub of the rest of your home. A little distance will help you concentrate and separate work from downtime.
Finding an empty alcove, a space under the stairs or a corner in the living room can all offer great options to keep you motivated for the day ahead.
3. Comfortable Chair
Finding the perfect desk chair is essential to home working spaces. Selecting one which is both comfortable as well as beautifully designed offers an opportunity to blend support and style.
Have an old chair which might be suitable? Recover it with a new fabric or add a fun cushion to revitalise your tired chair and transform your workspace.
4. Light
Creating the right ambience with lighting is essential to your home office design. Natural light can go a long way in making your work-from-home space feel airy and spacious. Position your desk surface close to a window to benefit from as much natural light as possible.
If you’re using computers or other screens, make sure you consider the angles of natural light throughout the day to avoid glare. Add a purpose desk lamp to create ambience and task lighting.
5. Storage
Get creative with storage! Think about whether you want your things neatly packed away, or within easy reach on a worktop.
Optimising the vertical space above your workstation with shelves, hooks and notice boards can help establish a functional and stylish space.
6. Surround Yourself With Happy
Make your work area a place that makes you feel happy, comfortable and inspired. Surround yourself with your favourite accessories. Treasured items will keep you motivated and positive.
Plants can make your workspace feel refreshing and has been proved to help our sense of wellbeing.
For more inspiration on home working spaces visit our dedicated Pinterest board and tag us in your home office designs @hutch_community