A year after the outbreak of the pandemic, working from home has become the reality for many employees. Employers care about their staff as much as possible and in this regard, they encourage remote work in case of any ailment.
Working from home, many find it difficult to focus on the work process, as everyday problems are constantly popping out in their heads. They can’t resist solving household problems right away, they want to immediately solve them. That is why, for you not to lose your efficiency and not be distracted by non-working things, you need to allocate a work area in your apartment and equip it. You don't need a whole room set aside for an office. It is enough to select a small corner and decorate it in a style you fancy.
Various Internet sources put forward a huge number of options of how you can decorate the interior of the work area. In this article, we will share with you 5 of the most stylish ideas.
Minimum unnecessary things
Set aside a small corner of the room for a work area next to the window, where you will get the most natural light. Set up a small table where you can place your laptop. In order not to create chaos, next to the table, you can install a small section with shelves where stationery will be stored. You can also hang the shelves above the table, put the necessary literature, paper documentation and a printer there. Lack of clutter will be great for your motivation and efficiency.
When it comes to furniture and colors, choose soothing tints of white, gray, or beige. Purchase furniture from natural materials. As a decoration, you can put a small cactus or succulent plant, which will bring the changes to the workspace. For comfort, place a soft throw pillow on your chair to help relieve tension from your back.
Space-saving workplace for small apartments
Many people cannot boast of large apartments. If you are an owner of a small flat, you have to wisely approach the issue of organizing space.
In small apartments, you can resort to the following solutions:
- Set a window sill that can also be your table;
- Table built into the shelving unit;
- A folding chair that can be folded down after work and put into the closet to free up space.
It is difficult to keep all the information in your head, and in the workflow, it is important not to miss the details and tasks. If you have such a need, then you can make an organizer for notes with your own hands and hang it on the wall.
To make your own organizer, you will need mounting tape, a wooden board, and a frame. Mounting tape is an indispensable aid when you don't want to ruin your wall with nails. A wooden board and frame are sold in every hardware store.
Before you attach the board to the wall, you need to perform a couple of simple steps to ensure that the board is firmly attached to the wall.
1) The back of the board should be wiped with a liquid containing alcohol to remove dust, which may hamper the firm adhesion of the tape.
2) Measure the board size and use scissors to cut the required pieces of the tape. The tape needs to be glued to the back. After that, press lightly on the tape.
3) Next, you need to get rid of possible dust on the tape. If you have a sticky clothes roller, use it.
4) After removing the protective layer of the tape and making sure you stick the board evenly, press it against the wall for 1 minute.
These simple actions will help you fix the board correctly and avoid its falling.
When choosing color shades for your work area, opt for cooler colors that will visually expand the space. These colors can be bluish-green, aqua, or smoky gray.
Comfy corner on the balcony
If your loggia is spacious, then you can settle here. A working corner on the balcony will be a convenient solution for you and will not take up space in the apartment.
First of all, you should think about heat insulating your balcony and glazing it. In summer, open windows will give you fresh air and a boost of energy for the working day, and in winter you can watch the spectacular view from your window.
On the balcony, you can equip an entire office. One corner can be allocated specifically for the workplace, and the second corner can be made a place to relax by installing a comfortable chair or a small sofa there. Designer pillows and a warm blanket will look good on the sofa. Interesting variations of decorative pillows can be found at All About Vibe.
For the balcony, you can choose the craziest color schemes from the brightest to calm tones, depending on your wishes. In the daytime, you will not need to worry about lighting, but for work in the evening, you can install a couple of lamps. By installing shelves on the walls, you can transfer all working documents to the balcony and not clutter up the space in your rooms.
Working area for creative people
Many people get tired of the formal office interior and therefore it becomes possible to show their imagination when creating a workplace at home. The area chosen for your home office can be painted in the boldest colors that motivate you and cheer you up. Alternatively, you can paint the walls in neutral shades and accentuate bright details such as paintings, colorful folders, stationery, and storage boxes. In addition to all this, you can pick up non-standard furniture. For example, a recliner chair, a table of unusual form, and more.
Colorful shades increase brain activity, but it's best not to overdo it so that some details do not distract you from your work.
Crystal white decoration
If you are a lover of cleanliness and transparency, then white is perfect for decorating your work area. You can use white for the walls and choose light-colored furniture, or you can paint the walls white and set up a nice wooden table and transparent chair. Do not forget that dust quickly appears on light-colored surfaces. Therefore, when choosing furniture, choose surfaces that are easy to clean. You can diversify the white interior with indoor plants.
Each person has a different approach to the design of the workspace. By working remotely, you can create your own cozy corner.
