When your home is your office, it can be hard to differentiate work zones from relaxation zones; too easily work hours slip into after-work hours and you can feel as though you’re never getting a break from your job. One of the most vital things to consider when working from home is how you design your workspace. A well-designed office room will help you get your head down, inspire your best work, and enable you to switch off at the end of the day.
Here are some top design tips for successfully working from home.
A tidy space means a tidy mind
Regardless of whether you’re a creative or not, you’ll likely find it easier to get into your work if you start the day with a clear work station. That means decluttering your desk, washing any dirty coffee mugs and ensuring you’ve got a clean piece of paper to start writing down your thoughts.
During the day, if you ever feel a creative block, you may find that spending a few minutes tidying up helps you reframe the problem and see new solutions.
It may help if you invest in desk drawers to file away necessary papers, or perhaps some stackable folder boxes to put documents away in. Modern Digs office furniture offers smart, contemporary and stylish pieces designed for workers.
Hang inspirational wall art
Photographs and posters not only liven up a room but may also provide much-needed inspiration during the day. Whether you opt for image-based or typographic prints, you can find almost everything online for reasonable prices. You can even find services that will custom make your favorite inspirational saying onto canvas for you.
Invest in good tools
Even if your only tools are pen and paper, you’ll find your enjoyment of work heightened if you invest in top quality products. Premium pens are not only easier to use but tend to last longer, so you’ll be making your money back (as long as you don’t lose them!).
Subscribe to stimulating magazines
When you work from home, you can quite quickly lose touch with what’s going on in the industry and miss out on plenty of sources of inspiration.
As such, you could benefit greatly from subscribing to a number of industry-specific magazines to keep you abreast with news and up-to-date with current trends.
If you work in fashion, of course, Vogue should be on your list. If it’s technology and software you’re employed in, Wired or The Verge would be useful. Indeed, anyone in any line of work could learn from Bloomberg Business and Financial Times. For the top publications in your line of work, check online reviews.
Designing your way to success
Indeed, it’s worth your while to invest in your home office to ensure you feel comfortable and productive in your working space. Regardless of the job you do, every space should be clean, free of clutter and inspiring to work in. Whenever you hit a creative block, turn to other sources of influence such as magazines and artwork to get your thoughts rolling again.
