Home Office Ideas
This is another example of how natural lighting can be used to make a home office space a great space to work. The problem here, however, is that the desk is right in front of the window which can create glare for some types of work. The side seating away from the desk will be good to use during times when the sunlight through the window is too direct.
Feldman Architecture, Inc. One of the most important things in home office design is to make sure that you create a space that is clean and well-lit. Here we see a few different types of lights including natural light coming through the window. We also see how white walls and furniture can really help enhance the existing light in a room. A well-lit room makes it easier to get down to work even if you're just working on a little laptop at a built-in countertop-style desk.
1. Look at nature or water. Whoever's working at this desk has a great view of nature, which is important, because looking at green, leafy scenes helps us destress and restocks our mental energy, something that gets depleted when we perform knowledge work. No nature to look at? Add a fountain with burbling water outside your window, if possible. Even three or four green, leafy plants in your field of view are better than nothing.
Modern Craft Construction, LLC Make a closet office more than an afterthought. If your only available office space is in a spare closet, that doesn't mean it has to feel like second best. Specifics to keep in mind when converting a closet into an office: • Lighting is key. Add recessed lighting in the ceiling if possible, plus one or two desk lamps. • If you can't find a desk that fits perfectly, have one built (or try a DIY project) to make the best use of the space. • Measure potential desk chairs before buying to be sure they will tuck under the desk enough to close the door(s). • Speaking of doors, try swapping out the standard-issue closet doors for French doors, pocket doors or even crisp curtains.
Create privacy within a larger space. If you do not have an entire room to dedicate to your office but really need one, you can still carve out a private nook with a few space tricks. You could use an open-backed bookcase as a room divider, placing your desk on the other side (as shown here); create an office corner by strategically positioning a decorative screen; or even place a large potted tree behind your desk.
This home office is a great example of how you can design in a way so as to keep everything organized even when you have to have a lot of stuff in the room. The work table holds clutter that you may need during the day (such as tape) while the rest of the mess is stored away in the many neat shelves and cabinets here. This leaves the desk free for your imagination to run wild.
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