Home offices come with many benefits and distractions that
would not be found in the “regular” business sector. Start by considering how
you will use your office space, including the tasks you will perform and
whether you will meet with clients there. Then design a home-based office that
eliminates distraction while taking full advantage of the available space.
** CORNER OFFICE WITH LOTS OF STORAGE SPACE AND COOL DESIGN TOUCHES
The best way to achieve this is to go step
by step…and have fun with it!!
1. Make a list of everything you’ll be performing in the
home office and the equipment you need for each task. This list should include
everything from desks to electronic devices, storage, etc…
2. Choose a place in your house that will limit your
distractions (the most you can). It should be away from the television, music
and any other exterior noises that may distract you.
3. Measure and write down the size of your space, as well as
the larger items on your equipment list.
4. If you feel up to the task,
you can draw your office space, using a scale of 1-foot equals 1 inch (this is
the easiest way). For example, if your room is 10 feet by 10 feet, your drawing
should be 10 inches by 10 inches. You can use graph paper for this, it is very
helpful. Draw (or mark) the larger equipment items, using
the same 1 foot to 1 inch scale. You can cut these out in separate pieces of
paper (also different colors) so you can move them around on your drawing.
Decide where to place these items, starting with the largest, which probably is
your desk. Find a place for the desk that eliminates distractions and takes
advantage of light from windows or fixtures. Play with it for a while until you
feel happy about the placements.
5. Imagine yourself working in this preliminary home office
design. Revisit the list of tasks and go through them step by step to make sure
your design will work. Erase and redraw items until you have reached a design
that meets all your needs.
Your working environment
can (and should), depending on its color and the objects surrounding you, influence your
creativity and the way you work.
** SMALL, PRACTICAL AND COLORFUL
A space should be
designed to inspire you, make you feel comfortable and increase your
productivity.
Whether you are designing
an office from scratch or just adding some paint or furniture, there are a
number of tools online that can assist you in designing your own home office
that reflects your needs, desires and personality.
** HOME OFFICE FOR TWO!! EACH PERSON HAS THEIR OWN SPACE AND STORAGE **
For additional awesome help...
Go
to “HGTV.COM” and explore the site. One of the main goals should be to determine your design style. Is it modern,
traditional, country or rustic?
Go to “Better Homes &
Gardens”, it has an "Arrange-a-Room" tool that allow you to plug in
the measurements of your room and move the furniture around the room.
Go to “Glidden” or “Sherwin Williams” they both offer online color palettes and tools like "Room Painter" and "Color Visualizer" to help you envision what your room might look like. You can also buy paint samples from your local paint or hardware store, like Lowe's or Home Depot, to see how the color will look on your walls (they may vary depending on lighting)
You can also create your
own artwork by printing your photos in large scale at
** DiLuna’s Tip: Check out magazines or design web sites for ideas **
** DiLuna’s Tip: Check out magazines or design web sites for ideas **
Bonus Tips:
·
Avoid choosing colors and decor for your
home-based office that create too relaxing an atmosphere.
·
Create a visible boundary where your office
begins; use partitions or screens if your space has no door.
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You can also create your own
artwork by printing your photos in large scale at “Kodak.com”
The time spent in your home office should be a
productive one, try to avoid distractions as possible and get to work!!
And don't worry if you don't have a large space, take a look at these home offices, they are practical, functional, ingenious and incredible cute !!
** HOME OFFICE IN SMALL CLOSET SPACE, THIS IS GREAT !!
** ARMOIRE OFFICE, HEY, IF YOU DON'T HAVE THE ACTUAL SPACE, CREATE IT !!
