Create the perfect home office

ARE you planning to create a home office?

Whether your home office design will be located in a small bedroom or a small corner of your home here are a few tips to take into consideration when creating an inspiring and productive workspace at home.

sightly weeds or dead foliage, and repaint any outdoor areas that you feel may need it.

Invest in candles or reed diffusers, they last a very long time and create a welcoming aroma for those who walk in. The top recommended smells are fresh bed linen, lavender and vanilla.

Top tip! - Use cling film over plug holes to protect against any stale drain smells which tend to build when the property is empty.

Location is key, consider what the ideal space is for you. Do you need a peaceful area without distractions or do you need to be near the hub of the household? Also, make sure to allow enough space, this might seem like a given but it is easy to underestimate how much space you will need. Think about what equipment you will need and then pick out the desk and chair rather than the other way around. Would a standing desk be a better fit for you?

Take some time to think about the storage and shelving you may need. Storage can be overlooked when designing a home office but this is an essential part of creating a productive space. Will you need to store much paperwork or will the area be a creative area and so will you need to store textiles etc? Whatever you need it should be at arm’s length and easy to locate.

Finally, think about the lighting. Do you need to create a light airy space or is there plenty of natural light? Depending on the light what colours will suit the area? Will a natural calm colour palette be suitable or does your home office need to be colourful to energise and motivate you? Lay it all out on a mood board and create a floor plan before you begin the real thing.