No matter how old you are, when September comes around it always ignites that back-to-school feeling that gives us a renewed sense of purpose. Whether you work from home full-time or do the odd days in the office, updating your work-from-home space is a simple way to reset and get yourself back into gear after the summer holidays.
If you want to upgrade your workspace, here’s some home office inspiration for making it more organised, creative, and comfortable for the ‘new work’ year.
Lay the foundations
Newton desk | Newton bookcase | Bette chair
If you’re still working off a wobbly desk or the kitchen table, then it’s time to update your workstation. We’ve got a wide selection of desks to choose from, including slim styles that suit more compact spaces to larger designs with plenty of in-built home office storage.
Tools at the ready
Small changes can have a big impact; whatever your style, sometimes just swapping your standard desk accessories for something a little more fun can make you look forward to getting back to work each morning. Home office decor details such as pens, photo frames, and notebooks, can make your desk look more cheerful without costing a fortune or taking up too much space.
Urban jungle
Parquet desk | @hannahcoates.design
When you’re stuck at your desk all day, having references to nature can be the best way to connect with the outside world. Plants are the ideal low-maintenance addition to your office space, and many varieties are known for their calming properties, perfect for those more demanding days at work! Or, pop a small bunch of flowers on your desk at the start of the week to kick off your Monday with a smile.
Wonder wall
Parquet desk | @newhomeadventures_no23
Looking at a blank wall all day can be a little uninspiring, so give it a refresh to gaze at things that spark your creativity. Use the wall as a canvas for adding pictures of things that make you happy, be it holiday snaps, prints with inspirational quotes, or some of your kids’ art for a touch of extra home office inspiration.
Painted perfection
Don’t underestimate the impact that wall colours can have on how your home office looks and feels. Choose a shade that you love and colour drench your walls, or, if you don’t want to commit to the whole room, paint the wall that you face all day in your favourite tone.
Add some accessories
Burleigh desk | @thehomeofthebbs
A few simple touches can make your home office design feel a bit more special. A statement light is not only functional but adds visual interest too, while keeping blankets close at hand is useful for chilly days. Mirrors are also a brilliant way to add light to dark rooms through reflection.
We hope that’s given you some home office inspiration to update your workspace. If you need additional storage, browse our selection of bookcases, sideboards and home office cabinets to get organised. And finally, don’t forget to add a cosy armchair for much-deserved coffee breaks! We’d love to see how you style your home office so make sure to tag #OakFurnitureland #GrowYourHome on Instagram.
