Our house is alive: when the routine changes, it follows. In view of this, it is no surprise that the habit of working from home requires changes not only in the way we organize our daily lives, but also in the structure of the home. Thus, a home office decoration Well thought out makes all the difference!
Anyone who has worked this way for some time knows that a good office goes beyond a computer and efficient Internet. The decor fulfills other functions in addition to beautifying.
Among them, it can help our subconscious enter that “work mode” we operate in when we go to the office. After all, one of the temptations of telecommuting is staying in bed or on the couch in your pajamas. These customs can affect productivity and even long-term health.
Do you have questions about how to decorate your home office and make the most of your time? Check out the tips below. Regardless of the size of the house or apartment, you can be sure: your day-to-day work life will completely change when you follow them!
How to decorate the home office?
1. Choose a welcoming space
First of all, you need to find out which space in the house is the most appropriate for working. Ideally, look for a quieter corner that benefits your concentration. This is important when you live with other people, or don’t have a dedicated office space.
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Location suggestions
The living room itself is a good choice for this role. But make sure you don’t face a lot of noise there during your routine! In this case, the bedroom and even the balcony can have a shared function with work, you know?
Therefore, based on this choice, you will need to decorate in a way that divides the spaces well. As a result, we avoid mixing too much time between work and personal life.
2. Take advantage of natural lighting, more table or floor lamps
Speaking of the balcony, we come to the second step: improving the lighting. Try to stay close to windows and sources of natural lighting.
Daylight is welcoming and, together with the lamps in the house, can make you more alert. It’s also easy to get lost in the passage of time indoors! Therefore, understanding the nuances of dawn and dusk is beneficial.
Therefore, you make the time spent at home working a little more enjoyable. And don’t forget to stop at the end of the day!
Finally, opt for a table or floor lamp for when the natural light is weaker.
3. Invest in a quality table and chair
Finally we come to the must-haves for home office decor! The worst feeling after an intense day of work is realizing that you have back pain or discomfort because of your posture. Therefore, in addition to the beauty of the furniture, you must prioritize its comfort. A quality chair is essential!
In fact, enjoy: if you can’t be too daring with other elements of the decor, try to bring more personality with this furniture. Both the chair and the table can be colorful, for example — a guaranteed extra charm for the home.
Desks can also bring more flair to your office, with unique styles. For those who like modern decor, desks with glass or wooden tops on trestles are a good option. If you share the house with another person who works from home, you may prefer a shared workbench.
If you can use an architectural project, custom furniture also helps to integrate the environments and make good use of the space!
4. Drawers are always welcome
Ideally, your home office table should only have what you use most on it. Therefore, architect Carina Dal Fabbro makes a recommendation.
“It is possible to organize and even sectorize what we did not leave on the table. In the first drawer, for example, keep documents, diaries and folders needed during the work routine. In the following drawers, it is worth keeping what is used and consulted sporadically.”
Also, don’t forget the internal dividers for the drawers. This way, it is possible to separate post-its, rulers, tapes, clips, adhesive tape, among other objects that can easily get lost.
5. Bet on shelves
Furthermore, the architect also recommends the use of niches, shelves and bookcases. After all, they optimize vertical storage space and contribute to the decoration.
Another tip is to invest in wire frames as they are useful for storing messages and reminders. As a result, it helps in planning work.
6. Use organizing boxes
Organizer boxes are great for any room in the house, especially in the home office.
“In the case of the office, the best ones are made of cardboard, which are used to store everything from folders to loose papers. Furthermore, they can also be labeled so that it is easier to identify what is being stored”, explains Carina.
Another point highlighted by the architect is the possibility of stacking them. This way, it doesn’t take up as much space.
7. Complete the decor with creative accessories
Now the fun begins. Are you at home! Above all, this means that you can use several different objects to decorate your home office that you might not be able to have in the office.
Many people like to have calendars on their desk, for example. Now you have the opportunity to have different and even interactive boards to organize your to-do list.
Another popular board out there is the pegboard type. With several interlocking pieces, it allows you to create a personalized configuration of shelves and organizers, just the way you like it. This system is especially useful for those who work with a lot of tools, art or fashion.
One of the advantages of having this type of organization on the wall is saving space. You are taking advantage of the height of the rooms, not the floor space — a master trick for a home office in a small apartment, for example.
The desk wall can also be used to place pictures, or create your own gallery wall. Do you rent an apartment and can’t drill into the wall? That’s ok: place a very large painting on the table top. The result is super stylish!
Chalkboard Wall
Another very cool tip with a creative touch, for post-pandemic homes, is the Chalkboard Wall. There you can make drawings, post notes and also leave messages. Click on the article and see how to make yours, as well as many inspiring photos of different rooms decorated with Chalkboard Walls.
What colors to paint the home office?
Have you ever heard of color psychology? This term is used to explain the associations that our mind makes to the tones around us, and what emotional responses they can bring — even if we don’t realize it.
It is because of this that several fast food restaurants embrace red as the main component of the palette. In short, these more vibrant nuances are closely related to anxiety, agitation, and motivate consumer turnover on site.
Cool, isn’t it? Well: you can take advantage of this in your work environment at home and escape the white!
Azul
We start the list of colors for home office decoration with blue. Tone is known to encourage focus. And if there’s something we’re looking for here, it’s definitely concentration!
When choosing paint, opt for deeper nuances. Unless your space has little natural light — in that case, painting just one wall is an option. Likewise, you can also choose a slightly lighter blue, or look for colorful furniture as an alternative.
Verde
Green, in turn, brings balance and harmony to the space. The color is also related to tranquility — they say it can even have a calming effect. In other words, it’s a good choice for your home office!
Ah: it’s not just on colored walls that you bring green into your home. Do this with plants too! They are great work companions — in addition to being beautiful in all their forms, they bring an atmosphere of comfort that only nature has.
How about diving into the urban jungle style once and for all when setting up your office and bringing the magic of nature with plants to soften your work day?
Orange and yellow
It seems contradictory to say that orange and yellow are recommended tones for the home office, as we have commented on how vibrant colors can cause anxiety. However, in “homeopathic doses”, they can indeed be allies!
We tend to associate tones with vitality and innovation, interesting qualities for the work environment. Use less intense oranges — you can avoid neon! — and sweeter versions, like peach. For yellow, opt for mustard, for example.
More ideas for painting home office walls
Colors end up being a great highlight of any environment. Home office decor is no different! It’s true, we don’t always look for a space where all four walls have just one tone, especially when it’s intense. If you like a vibrant color, you can take advantage of the resources below.
One way to overcome monotony is to create different designs on your walls. They can even help you delimit your home office when it shares space with other environments.
The “portal” format is trending and is easy to replicate at home. It works well in apartments, because it can occupy a small part of the wall — exactly the size of your desk.
Diagonal painting is also a strong contender for the favorite when the decor is more modern. It can cross the entire wall, or just a corner of your home office, to make the decor more fun.
You can’t forget the half wall: classic, it is welcome to balance the color palette of the house.
Finally, see how to organize your home and still have time to take care of your beauty!
About Carina Dal Fabbro Arquitetura
Carina graduated from the Faculty of Fine Arts of São Paulo in Architecture and Urbanism. With more than 25 years of experience, the architect also works in the area of interior design and coordinates the boutique office under her own name.
His office specializes in decoration projects for commercial, residential and corporate properties, with personalized service for each client.
In conclusion, Carina Dal Fabbro’s work ranges from the design, planning, construction administration, coordination of stores and suppliers to the final delivery of the property.
www.carinadalfabbro.com.br
@carinadalfabbroarq
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