Home Office Interior Design Tips from Kravet

In a recent Kravet blog post, Interior Design Ideas For a Home Office That Boost Productivity, the industry leader addresses what we have all found to be true. More and more people are working from home and are looking to improve that space. Key to this is their claim that “designating a room in the house as a home office is beneficial to separate work from the rest of your home.” (emphasis added)

It’s hard to argue with that insight though it must also be made clear that, using dining room tables as a desk or being in the way of playing children is no longer acceptable. So, this post is for both designers who are looking for tips to aid them in creating the perfect home office for their clients and for those of you who are also working from home. (What’s that? You use your kitchen table, not the dining room? Meh! Same difference!)

OK, back to the Kravet post:

“If you are working from home [or have clients who are], and are looking to boost the productivity associated with your home office there are several design ideas you can implement to achieve these results. These design ideas range from taking advantage of lighting and color to developing an organization system that removes clutter and stimulates your creative brain. These ideas and more are discussed in further detail below.”

Home Office Productivity Tips

Home Office Lighting – “Lighting [may be] the most important aspect of a home office in terms of improving productivity. Most individuals will find themselves more productive working under natural light or lighting with a soft blue tone. However, you may find another form of lighting that boosts your productivity. If so, you should take full advantage of this discovery and implement it into your home office.”

Be advised that, “Homeowners who do not have a home office space equipped with large windows that allow natural light to flood into the space may want to install various light fixtures into the office. Floor lamps … are well suited to provide lighting to a home office … [As are] table lamps or wall sconces.”

Home Office Colors and Patterns – “Once you enter your home office you should feel inspired and creative. The best way to enhance these feelings is through the use of patterns and color. A fresh coat of paint or decorative wall coverings are a great way to increase the productivity of your home office.”

“The best part about getting creative with your office’s patterns and colors is that you can seemingly decorate it in any way you see fit. You can choose between solid colors, geometric patterns, and even floral or animal skin wall coverings.”

Optimize Home Office Space – “One of the most effective ways you can improve the productivity of your home office is to develop an organization system. This system can involve going paperless, purchasing a new desk, or simply developing areas for outgoing and incoming papers, mail, and other literature. A paperless office normally will take full advantage of wall-mounted whiteboards and electronic technology such as tablets and laptops.”