The Definitive Guide to Starting a Home Office from Scratch
If you’ve got a spare room that you’d like to transform into a home office, you’re in the right place! This post will give you some fantastic tips on starting your home office, so you can feel more comfortable than ever working from home. Check out the definitive guide to starting a home office from scratch:
Consider the Mood You’d Like to Create
When it comes to home offices, just about every one you step into will create a different mood in your mind. Do you want your home office to be bright and colorful? Dark and mysterious? Happy? Calm? You can create certain moods with colors, so research the psychology of colors and go from there. It’ll depend on the kind of work you’ll be doing in there too. If you write crime thrillers for a living or as a hobby, then you may want a dark and mysterious office to reflect that and get you in the mood. If you’re going to be doing admin work all day, then you might want something fairly plain. It depends on your personality too, and what motivates you to work harder.
Stand Up or Sit Down?
At your desk, you can either stand up or sit down. Of course most people opt to sit down, but the healthiest option is to stand. You can find stand up desks for sale or build your own, and this will help you to stay fitter in general, while staying more alert throughout the day. Victoria Beckham has an actual treadmill beneath her desk, so she walks while she works. In heels. If she can do it, you can too!
Buying a Quality Computer
If your work is going to require a computer, you’ll need a quality one to avoid problems later on down the line. In my opinion, the best computers are made by Apple. They’re fast, and hardly encounter any issues like viruses. You’ll be able to work on one of these at your most productive.
Lighting
The lighting you have in your office will depend on the work you’re doing in there. It’s always nice to have some natural daylight in the office, as this helps to keep us alert naturally. However, you may need some extra help in there. Designer pendant lights will look great while allowing you to see what you’re doing. You may also want lamps in there.
Inspiration
Some people like to have inspiration surrounding them when they work. It’s your home office, so you can include whatever you like! You could have quotes from people who inspire you on the walls, motivational pictures, and even pictures of your family. A plant will clean the air of your home office while adding a nice touch of life to it too. If you’d like to add a more feminine touch to your home office, check out this post.
With these tips, you’ll create an amazing home office that you’ll be excited to work in. Have fun decorating!
