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There’s an entire science devoted to how humans react to their spaces. A beautiful office space can encourage productivity and positivity—both of which are important when you’re working from home. The challenge is to design a space that feels comfortable, while maintaining the needed energy to work and innovate successfully.
While many people continue to work remotely— so it’s no surprise that home office renovations are at the top of mind. A study by Gallup found that 28% of U.S. workers work remotely while 51% hold hybrid positions. This continued work-from-home movement has made investments in home offices more prevalent and more important than ever before. Whether in a fully remote role or a hybrid one, investing in a good home office can pay dividends by improving your productivity and overall well-being.
Going Green
Adopting a green home office aesthetic with natural materials like minimally processed wood furniture, plants in natural stone or ceramic pots, and naturally textured fabrics can make your home office the sanctuary you have always wanted. Plants are a big part of greening a space but should be kept to a comfortable and unfussy number, and always meticulously maintained.
Art deco is all about lines and geometry. And the key to a luxe design is simplicity—choosing quality textures and fixtures over busy accessories from a big-box home store. Creating your own art deco office can be as simple as changing the wall color to a muted neutral or cream canvas. And pairing an elegant wall color with window treatments, chandeliers, and velvet office chairs or benches can complete the luxe look you had envisioned.
Bold Color Desks and Tile
Beautiful and ornate tile has moved beyond bathrooms and kitchens, and into home offices. Incorporating tile into a home office is not impossible, but it does take a good design to make it work. One of the most popular ways to add a beautiful tile design to a home office is by adding a tile-backsplash to the wall above or behind a desk or as a beautiful backdrop to open shelving. Bold color desks combine the excitement of color with the functionality of a desk. Your desk should be an accent piece and focal point, so the color does not have to “match” the other decor in your office. Think of your desk as a piece of artwork where all your creativity is born.
Why Home Offices are Getting Makeovers
If and when you sell your home, a thoughtfully designed office space can be a huge benefit for potential buyers. A functional and aesthetically pleasing home office can absolutely become a selling point, especially when it's purposefully designed rather than an afterthought. Things like natural light, acoustics, built-in shelving, and cohesive design all make a difference in buyer perception. In addition, a well-designed home office can appeal to other homebuyers—not just those who work at home
