How to Create the Perfect Home Office
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by: bythesea
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Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2012 Time: 8:16 PM
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There are plenty of ways you can create a space that's purpose-built to help you concentrate. Pair practical, hardwearing furniture with quirky accessorising touches to create a feel that's not as clinical as an office but just as hard-working. Here are a few things to consider when planning your home office:
1.Space
A home office can be made out of any space, whether you've only got some room under the stairs to spare. Many people choose to combine their home office with a spare bedroom, so look into getting multipurpose furniture: a desk that doubles as a dressing table, or perhaps a leather sofa that will also fold out into a bed. If you're worried about room remember: all you need is space for a computer or laptop, room to move your elbows and space to write freehand.
2.Location
Ideally you want somewhere quiet and away from the hubbub of family life - but that's not always possible. If you're forced to be in the middle of things try and section off the area with a curtain or a bookshelf so you have a level of separation from any distractions.
3.Style
Some people work well in a stimulating, busy environment and some thrive in peaceful, modern spaces - whatever your preference, make sure you've got minimum clutter and that the look is coherent as a whole. It's best to plan the look of your home office carefully before you get started as something that just evolves will probably end up being a bit haphazard and messy - if the design is discordant you might find it hard to concentrate.
4.Storage
Storage is crucial to a busy home office and fortunately there are loads of options out there to help you make the most of your space, no matter how big or small. From filing cabinets to tiered wire baskets you can hang on your wall, there's an easy way to make all your paperwork easily accessible without being in the way. Consider putting shelving above doorways and across corners to save space or make files into bright accessories so they become a decoration rather than an eyesore.
5.Colour Scheme
Bright colours are stimulating but can be overwhelming if they're too predominant in your room - but too many dark or mellow colours can have a soporific effect if you're trying to focus. Try mint or heather green walls, pale yellows and creamy whites with pops of bright colour. Blue aids concentration and having it around will keep your home office feeling calm and tension-free: why not have touches of blue in areas where you know you're going to be focusing, like on your desk or on the wall in front of you?
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Bythesea writes in association with Furniture Choice.
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