Not everyone is blessed with extra space in their home that they can easily transform into a home office. More often than not, the average American homeowner will find a nice nook and repurpose it to become their office space.
For those working with limited space at home, here are some nifty design ideas to transform a room or nook into the kind of office that exudes both form and function.
Neutral space – and a pop of color
When working in small spaces, neutral hues help in making these areas look larger and more conducive to thinking and working. Then again, staring at the same neutral shade can get boring over time. You’ll need a dash of color to provide an accent and to give your space more depth. How about a chair in a rich red tone? In fact, any bold contrasting color will do to make things more interesting in your home office space.
Storage everywhere
Your home office can easily get flooded by clutter if you’re not too careful with the placement of your random items and décor. This could easily be managed by making sure you have enough storage in the area. Storage could be a series of planks for shelves mounted on the wall or built-in cabinets – or a combination of both. This way, you’ll always have a place for anything from decorative trinkets to important documents and folders.
Wooden everything!
Wood is an intrinsically aesthetic housing material that never gets old. Used as the main material for your home office space, it gives an organic, comfortable feel as you get down to work. It becomes particularly dreamy if there’s a window where natural light can come in.
Good for two
You may not be the only one at home in need of space to work in. If you have enough space, then extending your wall to accommodate two work stations is your best bet. But if space will be an issue, then you can use one desk that’s large enough to allow two people to work face-to-face. Problem solved!
Desk on the wall
A desk is one piece of furniture that can take up a good amount of space. You can do away with the desk and instead, have a good-sized plank of wood mounted on your wall. Not only do you save on space, but you also have a wonderful sturdy surface on which you could work.
Less is more
Remember that clutter is your worst enemy if you’ll be maintaining a home office in a small space. Thus, be selective of the furniture you’ll be bringing into the area. Large pieces like armchairs will look awkward and will eat up whatever precious legroom you have. Go for lightweight furniture like desks and chairs with slim metal legs to minimize the heft.
Delineating between living quarters and office space
One constant problem of working from home is the distractions from family members or household chores. This becomes especially difficult if your home office is but a mere corner of a room. Apart from discussing this issue with the rest of the family, you can also minimize distractions by placing a divider or curtains to delineate your office space from the rest of the room.
You’re sure to have enough space for a home office among the homes for sale in Warren or in other areas of Somerset County, NJ – just discuss your real estate requirements with the team of Pagnotta Homes. Call them at 908.436.7947 or send them an email at info(at)pagnottahomes(dotted)com.
