Whether by choice or not, many of us are working from home these days. Although it comes with its own challenges, one of the small perks is that you can make it a space that you truly love. Making a cozy, livable space where you can work is something important as we head into the colder months, where there is a lot less natural daylight, and where we are in front of our screens even more. Here are my best tips for making a workspace that you may not want to leave!
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-Decide on a calming color palette: While bold red might sound fun and bohemian, it may not be something that you can look at for hours and days at a time. Soothing tones like white, beige, grey, blue, and even blush can be more palatable for a place where you’ll need to be sitting for long lengths. Calming colors can create a cozy feeling even in a small space, and can also make a space seem larger.
-Invest in some quality organization: A chaotic, cluttered space will always seem smaller and more frantic. TJ Maxx and Home Goods have tons of plastic organization that is also pretty, and can get all your papers, files, cords, and other necessities in order. If you don’t have an actual office and are sharing it with a bedroom or common area, consider organizing other parts of the room so you can concentrate without distractions like laundry heaps or junk drawers.
-Get blue light glasses: These are not only good if you get migraines or headaches from screen time, but they are also super cute. They can become part of your “at home” wardrobe. While we are on the topic, one thing that helps as you work from home is to get some polished but comfy clothes. Nicer items than just pajamas, and things that can be seen in public (no, not those ratty t-shirts from college!), but nothing too stuffy that would be uncomfortable after a few hours. We love the Barefoot Dreams line from Nordstrom, which are pricier, but they still look put-together.
-Surround yourself with things you love: Your favorite scent, a beautiful candle, pretty books, fresh flowers…these are all touches that will ground you and make your office feel like it represents you and your personality. Anthropologie always has the best candles, and anything with just a touch of spice (like cloves) will also freshen up your desk or table and keep it from smelling musty.
Working from home has it’s perks, and having a sweet little home office is just one of them!