When setting up a home office, it’s important to create a space that is not only functional but also inspiring and conducive to productivity. By customising your workspace, you can boost your productivity in surprising ways.
But how do you customise your workspace? Simply try decorating it and arranging it as you like!
To get you started on this process, we’ll share some home office decor essentials that can help you create a more focused environment. These should help you craft
An ergonomic desk and chair
Investing in a cosy and ergonomically designed office chair is invaluable since you spend considerable time seated in it. Why would you waste money on one that makes your back hurt?
A good ergonomic setup can do a lot to keep you comfortable while working – and this can only benefit your productivity. Discomfort can stifle your creative juices, make you irritable, or even compel you to leave your desk more often, interrupting your workflow.
Try looking at ergonomic chairs or even standing or height-adjustable tables. See what works best for you and supports your body properly.
Of course, people are unique. If the best match happens to be the chair that goes with your dining table set, so be it. But be sure to give proper ergonomic chairs a try first.
Filing or storage essentials
Storage items such as file cabinets, file folders, and shelving units are all vital for the office. They’re where you keep the essential information you require for your work!
Today, you can get these storage essentials in all sorts of materials, colours, and designs. They can actually enhance the look of your office as well as its organisation.
Of course, the problem is that even these storage essentials can get cluttered and contribute to the messiness of your office. Fortunately, there are easy ways to fix that.
In particular, you can try to implement a proper filing system by differentiating documents through folder or label colours. This is a great way to keep your files practically ordered and easy on the eyes at the same time.
A desk organiser
Your desk is another thing that you essentially have to stare at and use for just about the entirety of the time you’re in your office. That means you want it to look good and not hinder your work!
That’s why we think one of the must-have things for home office design is a good desk organiser. A good organiser can do a lot to keep your desk neat and tidy, which helps you maintain an efficient work environment.
Look for organisers that have exactly what you need. Check what needs to be sorted, whether those are pens or sticky notes, while keeping them easily accessible on your work surface or standing desk.
Task lighting solutions
Consider adding task lighting to your office through adjustable lamps and other lighting options. Make sure you set them up to reduce eye strain and provide you enough overall illumination to avoid harsh contrasts.
Harsh contrasts between spaces and objects can tire out your eyes more quickly. This is why it’s generally not advised to have a dark office if you have to look at a bright screen.
Natural light can do a lot here, of course. But when the evenings or gloomy days come, indoor lighting that offers even ambient lighting can fill the gap.
You can even look into aesthetic lamps to improve your home office setup in a way that boosts both your mood and productivity. Many LED lamps now aren’t just designed to look good – they even offer colour and brightness control!
If you get ones that can connect to a smart app or home assistant, you can automate your lighting as well. For instance, you can set them to shift to warmer hues in the evening for a more comfortable, relaxing space.
You may also want to consider using a light bar. It combines both task and ambient lighting in one device. Most also offer adjustable brightness and temperature, and even come with smart apps or integration options now. The compact design of the lightbar also makes it a good choice for anyone with a smaller, modern home office.
A calendar and planner
Both are imperative for operational efficiency in a home office! Calendars and planners keep your schedule organised and let you track important dates, deadlines, and more.
But how do they contribute to the aesthetics of your home office? Well, among other things, calendars and planners can also be put on display. Who says organisation can’t be jazzed up by your personal style?
Many calendars, in particular, come with art so you can put them up as decorative objects. As for planners, you can actually slip things like leather covers on them to turn them into attractive pieces of desk decor when you’re not actually using them.
A bulletin board
Bulletin boards are useful for jotting down quick notes, reminders, or important information. They’re visual aids that help with your organisation and keep both tasks and ideas visible.
A good way to use them, for instance, is to create lists on the board of things you need to do. Or you can use them as inspiration boards by putting up things like art, framed photos, or even motivational quotes.
Even if most of your bulletin board is taken up by schedule or task lists, actually, we’d generally recommend adding something to it that makes you feel positive. It can help you feel more productive, which is why boards are definitely cool things for a home office space!
As a friendly tip, by the way, you can grab these at most office supply stores. But you can also find some at a thrift store every now and then! It’s so easy to set up a glamorous home office on a budget now thanks to options like these.
Wireless charging pads
A simple but significant way to make your workspace more efficient and organised is to add wireless charging options. Have you ever thought about how much of your daily workflow has to do with devices you need to charge regularly?
Well, no more hunting for charging cables or dealing with tangled wires! Grab some wireless charging pads, set them up to be within easy reach when working, and save yourself some time and effort.
This may also help you be more productive, as your devices stay powered and connected without you having to worry about low-battery notifications all the time. You may even end up adding these pads to your living room once you see how convenient they can be!
Office rugs
Think your home office still lacks a sort of focal point? Try defining that point (or points) with an area rug.
This is also a great way to add personality to your space while adding a new layer of comfort to the room. Whether you end up with a super-soft, super-plush rug or something a little more restrained pile-wise, it can still add a sense of cosiness that will help you feel less stressed while working.
The beauty of rugs too is that they can tie together the rest of your decor, so as long as you get a rug that has something – like a colour – in common with the rest of your furnishings, you can put together a coherent style.
Get started on decorating your home office today!
As you can see, a lot of home office essentials are decor items in their own right. They can be as functional as they are beautiful!
Just remember to base your selections on your needs. For instance, consider the supplies you need for your tasks when you work from home when thinking about storage.
Or think about the amount of space you have available and choose furniture that’s sized correctly.
You can also set a limit to how much you can spend on each item from the start if you’re trying to implement home office decorating ideas on a budget. This can help you narrow down your options for each essential item.
And of course, think about what speaks most to you. Most people want a properly customised office that’s designed to suit their tastes and preferences.
In fact, if you’re interested in that, contact us as we can get you started. We can design and make your own custom rug for your first home… and even give you more design ideas and decor tips along the way!
