How to create the perfect home office space
Gone are the days when a ‘home office’ was a cramped and dark corner in the spare bedroom with a collection of sparse and mismatched furniture.
Recent events have meant that more Australians are working from home than ever, and the standard home office design has enjoyed a much-deserved renaissance.
A truly impeccable home office fuses genuine style with practical ergonomics — and just the right amount of personality. Whether you have made the move for good or you’re looking to invigorate your home office for the occasional work-from-home day in the future, these inspirational home office design ideas will help you create a flawless work space at home.
Style your home office for comfort
Dull workstations are for corporate offices assembled by uninspired office managers. Luckily, when you work at home, you have the freedom and flexibility to create a comfortable and cosy workstation that enables you to work through your projects in style.
As well as a smart home office desk and ergonomic chair, give yourself a comfortable and polished place where you can read reports, take a coffee break, and do all your best thinking. This could be a stylish small office sofa with a dressy throw pillow or two, or a chic armchair with a lush blanket.
Get some natural lighting
The best rooms in the house are typically and understandably relegated to bedrooms and living areas, meaning that most home offices don’t benefit from a lot of natural light. Even if you do enjoy several hours of sunlight, additional light can do wonders for tired eyes on overcast wintry days, and during late-night work sessions.
Glamorous table and stand lamps throughout the room add a pleasant brightness to both your office and your mood, creating a dynamic and enjoyable space that’s far more conducive to effective work than a poorly lit office. For an added touch, add in a mirror to instantly uplift your space.
Personalise your home office
Your home office is just that: yours. It’s an arena to let your unique personality shine, and your ticket to create a space that inspires and uplifts you every day. Most home offices include the same functional basics, but it’s the exclusively personal touches that make it truly your own.
Frame a few of your favourite photos to adorn your desk, paint the walls with your favourite hues, add eye-catching wall art and stately sculptures, opt for statement pieces of furniture, or even simply cover every surface with lively potted plants and bright succulents.
Whether you’re looking for funky office furniture in Sydney or inspired home office decor in Melbourne, don’t be afraid to let your personality sparkle.
Bringing it all together
The secret to any admirable interior space is cohesion - bringing different pieces together to create one polished and satisfying whole. Even with a compact space, you can fuse together the sleek lines of an office table with the modern design of a chic floor rug, or marry together the warmth of a natural timber desk with the simplicity of a piece of fresh wall art.
Lack of cohesion can result in a disjointed, messy workspace that leaves you feeling lacklustre in your work. To achieve a seamless look, opt for a stylish colour palette that you can stick to, and try to stay within a certain style (such as modern, traditional, quirky, etc).
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