3 Tips for Designing a Home Office You’ll Love

When was the last time you updated your home office? Does it feel like your space could use a boost to remain the productive, relaxing haven that it should be? This can be an exciting process; after all, whether you work, study, or play in your home office, it should always feel modern and reflect your preferences. If you’re not sure how you want to redesign or repaint this space, here are some tips that are certain to help inspire you!

1. Use Light to Your Advantage

It’s tough to get anything done when you’re sitting in the dark—plus a lack of light can make a space feel dark, gloomy, or depressing, none of which are conducive to a home office! Having plenty of light in your office can cut down on eye strain and ensure that you’re able to read, write, and work with clarity. Position your computer monitor so that there’s no glare on the screen from a window or lamp, and if too much natural light is entering through your windows, consider putting up curtains. Above all else, keep in mind that light can sometimes impact the appearance of your painted walls and cabinets, especially if you have overhead lights, wall sconces, or lamps. You’ll want to plan accordingly.

2. Accessorize Your Space

It’s true that you’ll want your home office to be somewhere free of distractions so you can focus on getting work done, but that doesn’t mean you can’t adorn it with all kinds of cool decorations and other accessories. Not to mention, all of these features will make your painted walls pop! Consider wall art, bookshelves, bulletin boards, houseplants, desk organizers and ornaments, sentimental objects, or anything else you desire to keep in your space. Make it truly feel like your own!

3. Use Paint Colors You Love

These days, so many offices are painted neutral, safe colors – white, grey, beige, greige, and other similar shades seem to dominate these spaces. There’s nothing wrong with any of these colors; however, your office deserves a color that will get your work motor chugging along and boost your overall mood. For some people, bright colors like sunset orange and amber do the trick; for others, cooler shades like sage or navy might be preferred. Another great way to use color in your home office without fully committing to one is by creating an accent wall; sometimes sticking to just one wall can be as impactful as painting an entire room!

All in all, your home office needs to be a place where you can settle in and power through your workday – and the right paint color can do quite a lot to establish the mood you’re looking for.

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Our team here at Platinum Painting has served countless homeowners in Dallas for over 15 years, offering unmatched professional assistance with a wide range of interior and exterior painting projects. If you have any questions or comments about the blog, or you’d like to get in touch with us to set up a FREE in-home estimate, you can visit us online or call us today for further information or assistance; we’d be happy to help you transform your home office! Telephone: (214) 347-7269.