The saying goes that “home is where the heart is”; well, these days, home is where the office is. The workplace is ever-evolving, but it is looking like working from home, at least part-time, is here to stay. So, look around your home “office”, is this the space you want to spend 8 hours or more a day? Here are a few tips to transform your cobbled-together office into a place where you can be both productive and happy.
Figure out what you need to be more efficient and what will bring you joy each day when you come to work.
- If you don’t have a nice view, decorate your office with green plants and pictures that inspire and remind you of favorite places and people.
2. Paint your office a color that makes you feel good, most popular are blues and greys but if you are an artist or designer, yellows will stimulate creativity.
3. The key is to calm the chaos and clutter by having a place for everything to be put away. To accomplish this, you will need lots of good-looking storage bins, shelving, and maybe even filing cabinets
If this room is just for you, in a dream world, what else could this space do for you? Remember we need a work-life balance, so think about what would bring more joy to your life.
4. Many people are putting bar/entertainment centers in their office, aka Mad Men, with some comfy club chairs and a TV behind a mirrored backsplash – now it’s an elegant place to sip bourbon with friends (after 5 pm of course)!
- Other ideas are adding a well-organized craft center including attractive storage and a work area ready for your favorite hobby, or a yoga/meditation zone, with a mat and a water feature, to help you get centered each day before hitting the Zoom calls.
Now that you know what you want in your room, where do you start? You can do it yourself via Wayfair, Ikea, Pottery Barn, etc. … or hire a designer to really see your vision through, which may require using custom cabinetry. Whether you have a small or large space, designing with custom cabinetry will allow you to utilize the space perfectly, and will ensure that the look blends well with the style of your home. With cabinetry, you can create the perfect spot for that printer or a file cabinet that matches your desk. Also, creating a wall-to-wall library/bookcase would be an impressive background for those important zoom meetings. The bonus with custom built-ins is that they will add value to your home, so your new office can be an investment too, one that some companies are even helping to pay for!
Your boss never gave you that coveted corner office with a view, but now it’s time to give it to yourself! If you are ready to finally love your home office contact TrueLeaf Kitchens today to start designing your dream office, bar, entertainment center, mudroom, kitchen, or bathroom. Call us at 908-766-2006, visit us online at www.trueleafkitchens.com or visit our showroom in downtown Basking Ridge at 134 S. Finley Ave. 