Décor Ideas & Tips:
No matter what the size of your home, most of us would love to have a home office. Whether you’re looking to squeeze a working area into a small nook in your home or convert an unused bedroom into a study, when it comes to décor ideas, it’s very easy to make mistakes.
We’ve listed some of the most frequently made mistakes when decorating a home office with ideas on how to prevent or rectify them.
Wall and Floors:
You’d be surprised at the difference a fresh coat of paint on the walls will make to the décor of your home office. That and a few bright prints hung on the walls can convert a boring space into a truly inspirational office.
Add a matching rug on the floor to warm it up and your home office will become a thoroughly inviting space.
Office Furniture:
Make sure to choose furniture for your home office that offers plenty of storage space.
While floating shelves may well suit the rest of the décor of your home, they may not be very practical in an office.
Prevent clutter in your office and your mind to allow for the free flow of ideas, by making sure your office furniture has drawers and cabinets to store all your files, paperwork and stationery.
Office Chairs:
How often have you bought an item of clothing that looks good but isn’t comfortable? Most of us have and have rarely, if ever, worn it.
The same goes for office chairs. Make sure it is functional and comfortable before considering how great 
it fits in with your décor. Look for:
- Adjustable height
- Adjustable lumbar support
- Reclining seat back
- Deep seat depth
- Arm rests
- Proper wheels
Cables:
It’s always a good idea to tidy and sort the cables as soon as you set up your home office. Use cable ties to keep them together from the outset.
The chances are that if you don’t do this from the beginning, you probably won’t do it at all, leaving cables to eventually become a tangled mess under your desk.
Consider Your Lighting:
So you thought the standard overhead house light was good enough?
Think again. Even overhead fluorescent lights don’t give enough light. A good desktop lamp is always a good investment – consider using halogen bulbs.
Make sure you’ve taken into consideration the natural lighting entering the windows before you decide on the position of the desk. An afternoon glare on your monitor can become extremely annoying.
If you can’t avoid the glare, you may have to consider fitting blinds to block out the glare. Contact us for the best advice on window blinds to suit your home office.
Once you have created and decorated your home office to suit your needs, here’s how to avoid the clutter: