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Whether your home office is for work or is a family shared space, you want to have a room that allows you or your family to be productive and relaxed. During these unprecedented times of COVID specifically, many of us are working from home. Whether prepared or not, it is never too late to create a space that is inspiring and will make you want to stay in and work. You want to create an aesthetic that suits your needs. Here are our best tips to elevate your office space.

Creating a home office offers up a better work life balance. The best way to start this process is by starting with a vision and some inspiration through Pintrest. Working with a certified professional is the best way to get your vision into fruition but during these uncertain times, here is a roundup of our best tips and tricks that you can follow.

The most important factor in creating a home office are to consider who will be using the space, choosing ergonomically correct furniture and elements for form and function. Some of the other most important key elements are:

Choosing the best location
Furniture
Storage
Adequate lighting
The right paint colour
Prioritizing comfort
Choosing the right accents

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After choosing the best location in your home, you can now transform your space. In some homes where space permits, people are now converting spare bedrooms into home offices - whatever will work for you. After this, the next step is to decide the function of the space. Let’s create an aesthetic palette that can keep the space bright and professional. The big items that need to be splurged on in my professional opinion are the desk and the chair ensuring they are ergonomically correct and comfortable to be sitting at for long periods of time. Choosing the right paint colour is just as valuable; it sets the stage for the space and will/may affect your mood. The best colours to improve productivity are neutrals such as white, grey, light blue, pastel yellow, and green. Blue stimulates the mind, green is for balance, and yellow stimulates emotion. Stay clear of colours that evoke stress and worry such as red for example.

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Now that you have all your bases in order, the next steps are to accessorize and implement the essentials. The best Feng Shui is to have the desk face the door. Choosing the right lighting is important that it gives off sufficient lighting (taking into account whether there is natural lighting also). Lighting is also key to reduce eye strain when sitting for long periods of time.

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Choosing accessories is the fun part - whether you like to keep a clean airy space, or you like to have tons of items for organizing. These must haves are:

Cordless mouse
Printer or multipurpose machine
Paper shredder
Clock
Cellphone stand
USB cables
Surge protector
Lighting
Rug
Artwork
Storage baskets
Planner/organizer
Good stationary
Bookcase and bookends

Plant(s)

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Some of our must have favourites are listed below with links to shop. The design should both be pleasing and functional.

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https://www.wayfair.ca/decor-pillows/pdp/booth-williams-authentic-decorative-books-by-colour-modern-tuxedo-colorpak-1-linear-foot-10-12-books-bwil2041.html

https://www.wayfair.ca/rugs/pdp/andover-mills-jeremy-naturalblack-area-rug-c000844647.html

https://www.wayfair.ca/lighting/pdp/foundstone-johanne-6-light-sputnik-chandelier-c001822622.html

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We hope this guide was able to help you see your space in a different light. Whatever it is you decide to do, Oro Interiors is here to help you. Check out our service menu to see what best suits your design needs. Get in contact with us and we can send you a direct quote that best fits your design budget or set up an in home consultation with one of our experts. We also offer mood/inspiration boards that come with direct links to be purchased at your own leisure, taking the guess work out of decorating for you.