Working from home might sound like a novelty, but for a lot of people it’s simply a way of life. It allows them to be their own boss and schedule their day around the work that they need to get done. Having said that, it can also become easy to lack motivation at home as you’re surrounded by all of your favourite appliances and devices, so distraction and procrastination are much more likely to become an issue. However, there are things you can do regarding the designing of your home office to avoid this! By following these simple design trends, not only can you make your home office look stunning, but you can also ensure that you’re at your most productive all day every day.
Unpainted/Untreated Walls
In 2017, we have seen the great rise of the unpainted wall, and I absolutely love the effect that it has on a home office! Having a brick wall without any colour and paint can really set your office apart from the rest of your home, which can help to increase motivation and create a more defined separation between your home office and the rest of your house. The best example of this element of character is in a period property restoration, but you can replicate this effect in a modern home, too. The more different the room, the less homely – and ultimately distracting! – it will feel. The industrial look that the unpainted wall gives can suddenly force your mind into thinking that you are only in your office to work and come to increase productivity levels. Not only are you being more efficient, but you can take pride in the fact you’re also keeping up with the latest home office trends – it’s a win-win situation!
Chalkboard Walls
The days of the traditional whiteboard are officially over, as you can now purchase chalkboard paint from many local hardware and department stores – yes, you heard me right! All you need to do is paint a wall with your chalkboard paint, and wait for it to dry to start having fun! Chalkboards were originally used in schools decades ago, so having the same technique within your home office can add a bit of niche and excitement to increase productivity. Why not get a little creative? Use chalk to draw on your chalkboard walls and create many diverse, unique patterns to make your office entirely unique. Therefore, if you’re bored of the interior design on your wall, rub it out and make a new one – it’s completely up to you! Just think, you can even scribble down notes that you need to remember!
Inspiration Boards
Being self-employed and working from home can make work feel like less of a priority, but it’s imperative that you prevent this from happening. A great way to heighten productivity and follow home office trends is to hang an inspiration board up. On this board, you can hang articles, to-do lists, inspiration photos and, well, whatever you like really! As long as it’s all related to work, you can mix and match the colours and sizes of items on your inspiration board to give your home office a stylish look. That way, every time you look up from your laptop or workbook, you can be reminded of your passion in life and how lucky you are to have your job!
Monochrome Patterns
Whilst a pop of colour is always nice to look at, 2017 has gone crazy with the monochrome colour scheme this year, particularly in home offices. This design trend can give your home office a sophisticated look and prevent distraction due to its simplistic design. Plus, due to the simplicity of monochrome patterns, you can pick up reasonably cheap interior design features for your home office in this style, whether that is a rug, stationary holder or prints for your walls!
