With more than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, families and individuals continue to spend time at home working or distance learning. As a result, the lines between working or studying and living have become blurred. Our spaces for rest, relaxation and play overlap as we use these for meetings, presentations, and classes. In fact, a 2017 UN study fond that WFH can contribute to greater levels of stress.
That said, home design that is both functional and visually pleasing can play a vital role in boosting creativity. How to be productive at home? We show you how with our easy tips!
Carve out a dedicated space.
No matter how large—or small—your home is, you can find a nook to use for work or study. Look to your living or dining room, a spare room, as well as common areas to identify a space where you can place a work desk. Feel free to get creative! Here are other spots to consider:
• An unused space under the staircase
• Empty storage room
• Unused maid’s quarters if you do not have household help
• Behind a divider, especially if you live in an open-plan studio. You can also use multi-purpose furniture.
Choose furniture that marry form and function.
Choose furniture and decorative pieces that work organically with the style and color palette of your home. For example, if your home has more of a shabby chic aesthetic, a distressed wood desk would fit right in. A modern tropical home calls for a work or study space characterized by organic elements and textures such as rattan and wood done in a warm color palette. If mid-century modern more accurately describes your home, look for furniture pieces that feature the same clean-lined, minimalist, and geometric aesthetic. Lastly, make sure to get a chair that is comfortable. Even if you opt for one of those ergonomic chairs, it is now possible to find one that does not skimp on style like these.
Keep work items organized.
Nothing makes for a home office eyesore than a chaotic work desk in the middle of your pristine living room interiors! By keeping your desk not just organized but aesthetically pleasing, you will be more motivated and productive while working at home. As for those books and files, get creative with storage solutions by investing in sturdy pieces. As with the tip#1, choose items that complement your home interiors. Here are a few ideas:
• An industrial style shelf. Works best in modern and minimalist interiors.
• A colorful filing cabinet. You can easily find these in a range of bright colors like yellow, pink, green, and blue.
• Ladder bookshelves. These trendy wooden shelves have been a fixture of most furniture stores, making them an easy choice to source.
Need more inspiration? Check out these images from Pinterest.
Above all, strive for balance.
Setting the stage for a space where you can be productive while working from home is the first step. Ultimately, creating better habits and more importantly, finding time to rest and relax is key to boosting creativity performing better at work and school. In fact, the pandemic has challenged us to rethink what we understand about work-life balance.
By combining inspired home design with healthy work and study habits, you can be not only productive while working at home but happier too!
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