{"id":7122,"date":"2016-08-08T09:19:03","date_gmt":"2016-08-08T09:19:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.markstephensarchitects.com\/?p=7122"},"modified":"2016-08-08T09:19:03","modified_gmt":"2016-08-08T09:19:03","slug":"tips-designing-home-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.markstephensarchitects.com\/tips-designing-home-office\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Designing Your Home Office"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re working from home, it\u2019s tough to focus on the actual task at hand instead of constantly visiting the kitchen for a snack or taking a quick nap on your dangerously comfy bed. At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homeimprovementleads.com\/lead-types\/remodeling-leads\">Home Improvement Leads<\/a>, they&#8217;ve found that relatively small changes to your home office can completely morph how well you work at home. As always, they like to combine practical style with splashes of one\u2019s personality, so here are some tips they&#8217;ve brainstormed for your home office during your next remodel.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"7123\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.markstephensarchitects.com\/tips-designing-home-office\/office1-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.markstephensarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/office1.png?fit=975%2C650&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"975,650\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"office1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.markstephensarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/office1.png?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.markstephensarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/office1.png?fit=975%2C650&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7123\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.markstephensarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/office1.png?resize=975%2C650\" alt=\"office1\" width=\"975\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.markstephensarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/office1.png?w=975&amp;ssl=1 975w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.markstephensarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/office1.png?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.markstephensarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/office1.png?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 975px) 100vw, 975px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Order in the Office<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve all heard that \u201cless is more,\u201d and in this case, it\u2019s actually a good rule of thumb. Like <a href=\"http:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/dailymuse\/2012\/06\/24\/design-a-home-office-youll-actually-work-in\/#544216711efa\">Forbes<\/a> mindfully stated, \u201cDesigners use proportion and scale to set a room\u2019s tone\u2026Think about how a massive, relatively empty cathedral feels grand, or a small room full of couches feels cozy and warm.\u201d But besides just the size of a room, the objects you choose and the way you display them, taking into account your personal taste and style, have a huge impact on the mood of a space. With that in mind, here are some ideas to keep in mind to curate a dynamic and inspiring work environment.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contain your cords. No one wants to look at a tangled mess of electronics cords collecting dust. Install wire channels, and get wire looms or cord management covers to spruce up the space.<\/li>\n<li>Make a specific spot for all of your electronics and their supplies that makes everything easy to find. Just as you need to make plenty of room for a home printer, you\u2019ll need all of its accessories like ink and paper close by in a container as well.<\/li>\n<li>Keep private things out of sight. Important papers and documents belong in either a locked filing cabinet or a fireproof safe. You won\u2019t need to review these items on a daily basis, so this doesn\u2019t need to be front and center in the room for you, or anyone else, to access.<\/li>\n<li>Finally, make room for your thoughts. It\u2019s important to have plenty of clutter-free space to encourage a creative and stress-free environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"7124\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.markstephensarchitects.com\/tips-designing-home-office\/office2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.markstephensarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/office2.png?fit=975%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"975,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"office2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.markstephensarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/office2.png?fit=300%2C197&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.markstephensarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/office2.png?fit=975%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7124\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.markstephensarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/office2.png?resize=975%2C640\" alt=\"office2\" width=\"975\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.markstephensarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/office2.png?w=975&amp;ssl=1 975w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.markstephensarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/office2.png?resize=300%2C197&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.markstephensarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/office2.png?resize=768%2C504&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 975px) 100vw, 975px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Scenery<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Now, this is the more exciting part\u2014adding pieces of your personality! Here are some thoughts on how to add personal touches without overwhelming your home office.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Designate a little area for things that make you smile. This could include some photos, a fun figurine, or a sophisticated art piece.<\/li>\n<li>Pick your favorite bright color and paint a wall or two in that hue or in the same chromatic scale to keep yourself awake and stimulated.<\/li>\n<li>Create a specific spot for your pet to spend time with you with a nice bed for them. If you don\u2019t have a furry friend, even a simple houseplant will add some extra life to your office.<\/li>\n<li>Situate yourself so you can see out a window. This will help keep things in perspective when you\u2019re buried in work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Coming Into Focus<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once you consider the order of things in your office and create some pleasant scenery, your space should start feeling more welcoming and productive. The urge to lay on the couch or stand in front of the refrigerator will always be there, but by making your office an incredible workspace, you won\u2019t mind spending time in there. Now, get to work!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re working from home, it\u2019s tough to focus on the actual task at hand instead of constantly visiting the kitchen for a snack &#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":7123,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[7,15,17,1519,62,63,64,77,78,94,95],"tags":[488,696,748,845,919],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.5 - 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