Discovers

Here's how to create an enviable and comfortable home office

Whether you work from home a few days a week, run a business, study or just need a quiet place to update the administration. You naturally prefer to do that in a comfortable, stylish and productive workspace. A nice home office invites you to spend more time and work in a relaxed way, leaving you with enough energy for other things at the end of the day. So here are four tips for setting up a great workplace

Evelien
EvelienAugust 2023
Kantoor aan huis inspiratiebeeld

Tip 1 Research: which space suits my working habits?

First, think carefully about your work habits. Are you easily distracted? Do you need peace and quiet? Overview? Or do you work well in chaos? Based on that, choose the best place in your home. Do you have a room or space to spare? Or can you sacrifice one? Then go for a separate space. Definitely don't cram your 'home office' between the kitchen and the dining table. You probably spend a lot of time there, a workspace should be as comfortable as possible, a place where you can concentrate.

Tip 2 Function first, then beauty

It sounds so wonderfully sensible and perhaps a little Dutch: 'go for function and not just looks'. But for a home office, this is truism. After all, you spend a lot of time there and the space should benefit your productivity. Make sure your desk, cabinets and storage spaces are functional first and beautiful second. Think: how much storage space do I need? Can I get by with a small desk or am I more comfortable working at a large one? Am I hosting guests? How many screens and technology do I need? Decide on your desk and cubicle spaces based on this. And most importantly: invest in a good chair. Your back will thank you.

Tip 3 Dress up your workspace with beautiful accessories

Because you spend so much time in your home office, you want the space to be inviting and you'll love being there. Dress it up! Decoration can work wonders. Choose accessories or art that match your style and mood when you are at work and inspire you. You can carry this through to every little detail down to pencil trays, pretty notebooks or a nice pen. Make it personal by hanging photos or with a painting that moves you. If you have a small workspace, hang a mirror, preferably opposite a window for more light. Create a positive and nice atmosphere.

Tip 4 Place your desk centrally

When decorating a workspace, it is sometimes tempting to place all the furniture against the wall. Don't do it! It's a waste of space and you certainly won't make the best use of it. Place your desk in the centre of the room and away from the wall. Your desk should occupy a central place in the workspace. It not only invites you to work, it also gives the room a clear function and a certain degree of comfort. Sit with your back to the wall and not to the door. That can cause restlessness. Last but not least, keep your desk tidy. Make sure everything has a fixed place and function. That way you avoid stacking and eliminate clutter and agitation. Everything for a clean and calm office.

Read our other blogs too

Eames Lounge Chair

Whoppah explores: Eames Lounge Chair

The Eames Lounge Chair is undoubtedly one of the most popular lounge chairs ever made. The iconic chair was released by The Herman Miller Company in 1956 and is here to stay. Do you dream of such a beautiful copy? We share 5 facts about this legendary lounge chair and we spoke to Aksel, Eames connoisseur and trader, about the differences between the vintage and recent models of this chair.

Read more
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Image

Whoppah explores: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

One of the most iconic design chairs is the Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe. The chair was exhibited in 1929 during the World Exhibition in Barcelona and is one of the best-selling designer armchairs ever. It is amazing how a chair has not lost its popularity for more than 90 years and remains a symbol of elegant and modern design. That is why this week is an ode to architect and furniture designer Mies van der Rohe.

Read more
blog-one-main-test.png

Whoppah explores: Frank Lloyd Wright

Frank Lloyd Wright was one of the most influential architects of the twentieth century. It's high time to find out more about this world architect!

Read more

At home with Cliff

Next up on our home visit series, where we go to your house to get to know you, your style and your relationship with secondhand and design. This time, we went to meet Cliff (38), a Dutch freelance illustrator living in the green part of Utrecht with a passion for beautiful things.

Read more