Office Designs

Office Decorating

Remember that the style of the office should reflect the style of the rest of the house. If you have a traditional or Victorian-style house a contemporary home office will look out of place. Find a look that blends well and use colors that work with the rest of the house and are also conducive to a productive work atmosphere. Once you've got your style down, keep the following tips and suggestions in mind.

    Every desk needs a lamp but instead of using a traditional office lamp use a pretty table lamp like you would in a living room or bedroom.

    Unless you work at your desk for very long hours and need it for medical reasons, outfit the room with a stylish chair instead of a regular office chair.

    Don't use the same kind of accessories as you would at a regular office. Invest in pretty desk accessories like a stylish Rolodex and sleek stapler.

    Make your own desk blotter with old scraps of wallpaper. Secure the paper to the desk using sticky tack that won't leave a mark. Either replace the paper when it gets damaged or have a piece of glass cut to sit on top and protect it. (This can also be done with fabric).

    Instead of a standard recycling bin use a wicker basket lined with fabric.