It may be that said furniture is too utilitarian or too artsy, too dark or too light, too big or too small, even too in the way of things.
Well, such situations would not have happened had you planned the home office, chosen the right furniture and organized it in the right way.
Planning: If your home office is like most home-based businesses, space and budget considerations are more important than, say, overall decor.
This is understandable especially when you are just starting out and your office is just the size of a small walk-in closet or a large broom cupboard.
Thus, you have to plan your space and budget for your initial home office furniture as efficiently as possible, of which the following tips can help:
- Define the space in terms of measurements so that you can purchase furniture that will exactly fit the small space and blend in with the rest of the decor.
- Plan the decor like color of the walls and ceiling, prints on the wall and other ornamental touches that will transform a utilitarian space into a welcoming one.
- Determine the type of furniture to be purchased.
Choices abound from modular to ergonomic, steel to wood and other types of furniture for the office.
You should also inventory the furniture around the house that can temporarily serve as office furnishings so as to save on costs. - Do comparison shopping to get the best bargains.
Just make sure to plan and plan well.
Choosing: Now that you have planned for your home office, the next step is to choose just the right furniture for your office based on your plans.
It may change as you browse through the selections but it should not depart too far away from the measurements.
One of the better choices for small spaces is the armoire desk.
It can be folded so as to conserve space but opened up to reveal various office equipments in compact arrangements.
Plus, it has lockable doors that will keep your important documents safe from prying hands, large and small.
Also, when choosing home office furniture, make sure that it reflects your style and personality.
Since the rest of the house follows the same basic principle, you have more chances of truly blending in both home and office furniture even when these are in the same room.
Organizing: Now that you have chosen your office furnishings, you have to organize it in the limited space in such a way as to increase productivity during working hours.
First, you have to arrange the furniture in such a way as there is as much freedom of movement as possible, of which ergonomic furniture can help you with.
Second, you should also look into the possibility of installing overhead shelves that complement the furniture as well as the other shelves in the house.
This way, you can achieve a sense of continuity.
Indeed, it is possible to blend in your home office furniture with your home décor.
It takes careful planning, choosing and organizing plus a bit of your imagination, yes, but it can be done.