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In the Zone: Home Offices That Fast-Track Your Success
Imagine the miracles you could perform in a workspace designed to suit your style and needs
Some people work best surrounded by noise and clutter; others work better in peaceful retreats far from maddening distractions. Knowing what kind of environment makes your ideas flow is the first step in creating the perfect home office for you.
Here are some ideas to turn your working hours into the most productive and pleasurable they can be.
Here are some ideas to turn your working hours into the most productive and pleasurable they can be.
This eclectic, comfortable space is a good example of how your home office can be designed to reflect your personality. Filling the space with things you love is sure to make it inviting. Notice how a separate space has been created for the home office in the living room by using timber cabinets as room dividers. Just beautiful.
Jot down an inspirational affirmation and you’re sure to start your day off on the right note. A chalkboard wall can be as playful or as purposeful as you want it to be. And how about that fabulous book wallpaper?
If the thought of facing a wall while you work makes you feel hemmed in, rework the room and enjoy the freedom of a desk untethered to wall or window.
If you don’t have the luxury of a separate room for your home office, look for little-used nooks where a desk and some shelves could be tucked away. Under the stairs could be just the ticket.
If you collaborate regularly with others, shove over and make some room. Two heads are often better than one, so a desk with enough space for another can come in handy. The area can also double as a homework space for the kids.
Just imagine the genius you could unleash in your children if they were given space for their ideas to blossom. This study area provides ample opportunity for them to make it their own.
Surround yourself with inspiration and watch as your ideas spring to life. This inviting space makes use of wall art in all shapes and sizes to add charm and character.
Built-in storage makes for a polished, professional look, and the blind can be adjusted according to your light needs. You can also lower it for a task requiring focused attention, and raise it when you need to gaze off into the distance and ponder the bigger picture.
Work need not be a solitary pursuit, even when you’re running your own home-based business. A communal work table like this not only makes the space more versatile (gift wrapping, anyone?), it also means family members or colleagues can work together on individual or collaborative pursuits.
Colour is all many of us need to raise a smile, and when it’s integrated as beautifully as in this home office, it just feels good.
If retro styling makes your heart sing, what better place to use it than in your home office? The fan adds that extra touch of vintage appeal.
For those who subscribe to the notion that a cluttered desk equals a cluttered mind, this style of home office could be for you. When you’re surrounded on three sides by leafy views, adding anything else to this space could prove distracting.