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May 25, 2020

Office Interior Design: 5 Questions To Answer When Planning For An Office Space

What is your ideal home office interior design? Answer to some of the most common questions before your start your home office design project.

Over the past decade many people have gone from commuting to an office every day, to now working from their own home office. Advancements in technology have made it possible for people to have success in business without having to leave their home. As these advancements continue to grow, having an office inside the home has become a real necessity for many people. There are a few things you will want to consider before you begin creating your office interior design in your home. It's important that your new office allows you to be efficient in your non-traditional working environment. Here are 5 questions to consider as you plan your space.

1. Where do I want my home office located?

The location of your office will play a big role in your productivity. First, determine how much room you need for your office. Then choose a room in your home that you want to designate as your new office space. The ideal location would be in an area of your home that has a level of privacy to it. You don't want to set your home office up right next to a busy kitchen or family room. If your line of work will consist of clients coming into your home, a room in the front area of your home may work best. Consider selecting a room that has a window in it as well. This will help make your office feel open and bright, instead of closed off and confined. Read more about home office setup.

home office in front of window

2. What colour should I paint my office?

When it comes to a color for your office interior design, it should be one that fits your own personality. After all, you will be spending a lot of time in this space. You'll want to pick a color that also creates a mood that will make you enjoy being in there. For example, a bright color like yellow will make the room feel cheerful, which will allow you to enjoy being in that room working. A dark color, like black or grey, will make the room feel drab. You may have a hard time staying motivated to complete a project in a dark room. Different colors will affect your mood in different ways, so it's a good idea to know what kind of mood you are wanting to create with your overall office interior design.

home office with a lot of pictures on the wall

3. What kind of office equipment do I need?

When planning an optimal workplace for employees in a company, the first thing to look for is the right office furniture. First and foremost, get a good desk and chair. Make sure your chair offers good back support and is comfortable to sit in for long periods of time. For effective work, you should next invest in a powerful computer with sufficient storage space. A dedicated office phone can also be beneficial as it looks more professional when customers or clients call. Even though most communication is digital, there will come days when printing out documents is necessary. Therefore, investing in a 3-in-1 copier, scanner and printer makes sense to make the workday more productive. A high-speed internet connection with a stable connection is also a must to avoid interruptions and possible loss of business.

cosy workroom

4. How can I make my office feel cozy?

There are a few things you can do with your office interior design that will make your office feel cozy. Try adding some plants or flowers. They can be real or fake. This will give your eyes some touches of nature to look at while you are working. Another thing you can to do make your office feel cozy is putting a small couch in there. You can add a couple of colorful throw pillows and a soft throw blanket to the couch as well. When your eyes need a break from the computer, you can transition over to your comfy couch and go over paperwork or billing while relaxing. Add some pictures of family, your favorite places, or your pets in your office interior design. Even though your office is in your home, it is still nice to have pictures of those we love close by on our desk. You can also find out about how you can integrate your office into other rooms.

home office in white

5. How do I hide all the ugly equipment wires?

There is nothing more frustrating than wires hanging all over your desk, on the floor, and in your way. One way to make your office space look more streamlined is to hide your computer wires and cables. You can use a cable concealer to hide your wires and create a look that is more eye appealing. The cable concealer allows you to tuck you wires inside it and it then lays flat on the floor, preferably against a wall. A zippered cable sleeve is another great option. If you need more length, you can combine two or more sleeves together. Just slip your equipment wires in there, zip it up, and voila!

home office with a green plant and large windows

In addition, you can take the principles of Feng Shui furnishing into account during planning.

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