Has your home office lost its appeal and function? Has it become the "catch-all" room for everything in your home? Can you even see the top of your desk or any part of the floor? Working out of your home is quite common these days.
So it is very important to have a space that not only meets your needs but is inviting to yourself.
It is YOUR space and it should be inspiring, beautiful and comfortable.
If you are like most working men and women with home-based businesses, you probably spend a lot of time in your office and probably more then you would like.
So why not make it an attractive AND functional place to work.
Sometimes home offices become the dumping ground for everything for which you don't have a place.
You want to make the best use of every possible inch of your office and that includes the closet.
If you have clothing and items that do not pertain to your business, move them out, remove the wire hanging shelves and add bookshelves or bookcases for extra storage.
Unattractive filing cabinets can also be hidden in your closet making the most of your space.
As with every room, your home office should have the three basic elements of design which are Harmony/Mood, Balance, and Function.
This is your space, make it inviting for yourself by adding your personal touch.
Following are tips to help you create an inspirational space that reflects your personality.
To create harmony and set the mood: o Hang your favorite artwork o Add your favorite photos o Add greenery to warm it up o Keep your brain stimulated, paint it a cheerful color o Create a cozy reading corner by adding a comfortable chair with a table and lamp for eitherclients, friends or yourself Offices do not have to be unattractive because of the necessary equipment such as computers, copiers and fax machines.
Minimize the appearance of all these machines so they are not the first thing you see when entering the room.
Following are some tips to help balance your office and make it more functional: o Reposition your desk by moving it out from the wall to give yourself a nice view i.
e.
a window, facing toward the door.
o Place your fax/copy machine behind the desk so it is not the first thing you see when entering o Use greenery and silk plants to help hide unsightly cables and cords o If you have room, put your credenza or a long table behind the desk to help balance out the room and provide a place for equipment o For more storage, place a bookshelf on top of another desk or table The objective is to create your home office so that YOU are happy and comfortable with it.
Not only will you will find that re-creating your office helps you become more productive, but you will enjoy spending time in your 'new' space.
Copyright 2008 © ReDesign Concepts, LLC.
All rights reserved.
So it is very important to have a space that not only meets your needs but is inviting to yourself.
It is YOUR space and it should be inspiring, beautiful and comfortable.
If you are like most working men and women with home-based businesses, you probably spend a lot of time in your office and probably more then you would like.
So why not make it an attractive AND functional place to work.
Sometimes home offices become the dumping ground for everything for which you don't have a place.
You want to make the best use of every possible inch of your office and that includes the closet.
If you have clothing and items that do not pertain to your business, move them out, remove the wire hanging shelves and add bookshelves or bookcases for extra storage.
Unattractive filing cabinets can also be hidden in your closet making the most of your space.
As with every room, your home office should have the three basic elements of design which are Harmony/Mood, Balance, and Function.
This is your space, make it inviting for yourself by adding your personal touch.
Following are tips to help you create an inspirational space that reflects your personality.
To create harmony and set the mood: o Hang your favorite artwork o Add your favorite photos o Add greenery to warm it up o Keep your brain stimulated, paint it a cheerful color o Create a cozy reading corner by adding a comfortable chair with a table and lamp for eitherclients, friends or yourself Offices do not have to be unattractive because of the necessary equipment such as computers, copiers and fax machines.
Minimize the appearance of all these machines so they are not the first thing you see when entering the room.
Following are some tips to help balance your office and make it more functional: o Reposition your desk by moving it out from the wall to give yourself a nice view i.
e.
a window, facing toward the door.
o Place your fax/copy machine behind the desk so it is not the first thing you see when entering o Use greenery and silk plants to help hide unsightly cables and cords o If you have room, put your credenza or a long table behind the desk to help balance out the room and provide a place for equipment o For more storage, place a bookshelf on top of another desk or table The objective is to create your home office so that YOU are happy and comfortable with it.
Not only will you will find that re-creating your office helps you become more productive, but you will enjoy spending time in your 'new' space.
Copyright 2008 © ReDesign Concepts, LLC.
All rights reserved.
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