Work At Home Inspiration

Having an office at home can be a great advantage, whether you are self-employed or have a flexible work schedule, should your work allow that freedom. A home office offers convenience but at the same rate, many need an organized work area free of distractions. If you happen to be co-working with a partner, you might need additional space as well. In regard to our current stay at home situation, many are having to convert areas to adjust for working in their own homes. With that comes wanting a presentable space, especially for all those potential video conferences! It’s one thing that we have look presentable and yet another that the background looks good! Of course, as an interior designer I’m always here to help whether it’s a full home office redesign, a bit of styling recommendations, or helping you create a little nook of a space to be able to comfortably work at. Here’s a bit of inspiration for all of the above!

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For those working together or having to share office space, a wide desk in a spare room provides side by side seating.

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If you live in a small space but want to designate an area of a room as your work space, consider defining it by pairing an accent wall or something fun like stripes as a focal point.

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Even a little nook with a writing desk just large enough for a tablet or laptop is a great space saver of a work spot.

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​If you anticipate interacting with others at your desk, a pair of colorful accent chairs allows for collaboration.

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Floating a desk out from the wall with a door or window backdrop streams in natural light and air.

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​A long narrow desk allows for two pull up chairs. This one works great in a narrow room or wide hallway.

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A DIY option might be a long wood surface top to create a side by side work station, possibly even carved out of a nook area off the dining or kitchen areas.

For the smallest of spaces, even just a stool at counter height makes for work spot with open shelving above creating the smallest workable area ever but can be created out of a niche area.

Adding value to your home

Any type of home design is going to add value to your home, so when you’re thinking of adapting the office space, you must remember that you are adding to its price tag. Whether it’s upgrading your garage, attic or a spare room, a home office is an attractive quality for a home. When We Buy Houses, we look for all these types of things. We look at how this will sell our homes. Many more of us are working from home, so there has never been a better time to design something incredible. We have inspired you to make something magical out of the smallest spaces and have offered valuable tips about interior design including the importance of ergonomic design, for your chairs and desk space. It’s important to look at the floor and the maintenance behind each room - does it need a lot of frequent cleaning? The way in which you decorate your space will also add or take away from your inspiration so be sure to look as deeply as possible when making those decisions. Your choice of interior design for all rooms is going to ultimately sell your home and be your selling point. Perhaps your new inspired office space would indeed be your unique selling point for your home if and when the time comes. Inspire yourself, and others around you. Your friends and family will undoubtedly be inspired also by your new space; the shades and patterns you use as well as the impeccable textures! Are you ready to shine?

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Looking presentable, a well styled desk and concealed storage above. Adding a bit of greenery livens up the space too.

If you’re in need of design help for your own home office or work space, I offer a flat rate home office design package for $375 per room. More details here.