While work from home arrangements used to be for a small subset of the population, the 2020 coronavirus pandemic lockdown has forced many to re-evaluate the need for a home office.

If you have the luxury to convert an extra bedroom into a dedicated home office, here are 6 things to keep in mind when designing your home office:

• Uncluttered space for an uncluttered mind - provide for plentiful shelves and storage

• Optimum lighting for optimum productivity - custom-designed overhead lights or LED desk lamp

• Connectivity preplanning for connectivity effectiveness - sufficient power outlets and accessible telephone, ethernet & wifi access

• Forward facing for forward outlook - orient your desk to face into the room or out into greenery

• Soothing colours for soothing mood - classic grey, beige and muted colors

• Occasional touches for occasional breaks - personalised artwork, sculpture & armchair lifts the home office out of the mundane

In this Holland Grove bungalow, the home office features warm muted colours, setting it apart from a corporate office while lending it an air of steadfastness. The floating desk provides a commanding view of a thoughtfully appointed work space. The artwork behind the desk provides a perfect backdrop in the age of remote Zoom meetings. Our interior designers have appointed this space to look good both online and in person.

Contact us today to discuss your unique home office renovation needs. Feel free to check out our interior design portfolio and other blog articles. Also you might be interested in Working from Home When You Don’t Have a Spare Room.

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