Designing your own home office can be both exciting and overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. To help get you started on your journey to designing the perfect space for productivity and creativity, here’s a quick guide from our team of experts at JLR Home Renovation.
Analyze Your Working Habits
Your home office should be customized to fit your workflow, therefore it should inform your choice of furniture and decor. Consider your work hours, routine and equipment, how many hours you normally spend in a work day, and whether you need a separate space for virtual meetings or conference calls. This will also inform your home office’s floor area — for some people, all they need is a small corner, for others, they may need a space as big as a bedroom.
Don’t Skimp on the Furniture
Most home offices require a desk and chair. If you accept consultation appointments at home, you may need comfortable seating for your clients, perhaps in a waiting room. Whatever your furniture requirements are, you’ll be using them for several hours a day, so make it a point to invest in quality furniture. For example, when looking for an office chair, look for features that let you adjust your seating position according to your height, provide ergonomic support for your back, and are made of material that allows air circulation.
Custom shelves are the ideal storage solution because they let you get a good balance between storage and display spaces. You probably want to store work documents organized and hidden from view. If you have worked out your own system for organizing them, you’ll need shelves or drawers to match.
Create a Lighting Plan
Your kitchen and bathroom probably has a lighting plan that incorporates different kinds of lighting fixtures. Your home office should have the same kind of lighting — recessed lights for ambience, task lighting for your desk, maybe a floor lamp or wall sconces to illuminate odd corners or to highlight display pieces.
Once you have the basics covered, you can start giving your home office a personalized touch by choosing the color palette and decor. Our experts at JLR Home Renovation can help you realize these plans into your dream home office — call us today at (717) 361-6175 or fill out our contact form to get started with a consultation. We serve communities in Palmyra, Elizabethtown and Mount Joy, PA.
