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or many of us, our home office has been in use for the last two pandemic years. If you’re starting to feel uninspired or unmotivated in your home workspace, perhaps it’s time for a refresh! A few minor tweaks and some fine-tuning in your space can have a big impact on how you feel and boost your creative energy. 7 Ways to Reinvigorate Your Workspace: 1. Get Organised Working on a cluttered desk can increase your stress levels, distractions and limit your creativity. Consider decluttering by removing items you don’t need from your desk or office. People often get excited about cute décor and cover desks with items that may not function well to work around. Crisp minimalism can sometimes feel better than highly decorated spaces. When decluttering, fight the urge to shove all your papers into the bottom drawer. Instead, use colour-coordinated stackable storage boxes, magazine holders, baskets or drawer dividers to organise supplies. Labelling and filing can also make a huge difference in avoiding scary paper mountains forming on your desk. Quick Tip: Have a dedicated place for everything. Putting your pens, papers and headphones in the same place every day will avoid desk chaos. 2. Stick To Your Colour Palette Use similar tones and colours to keep your space looking clean, calm and peaceful.
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Work with the basics of your existing items, and choose your colour scheme. Replace items that are not in keeping with your scheme. An easy way to determine what needs to go, is to stand on one side of your room and squint whilst looking at the décor. Items that stand out or look out of place are the ones you could consider replacing with something in keeping with your new scheme or look. 3. Ensure Your Desk Is Big Enough If your desk can’t hold your laptop and other items you need to access with ease, you may need a larger desk. If you’re dealing with space constraints, you can get creative with storage. Consider storing items under your desk to maximise desk space and opt for a clutter-free style. If you are purchasing a new desk, invest in a desk you will enjoy working on. The surface should feel smooth and comfortable, and you should be able to move your things around. Quick Tip: Consider upcycling a secondhand desk to be sustainable and keep your expenses down. 4. Have A Comfortable Chair An office is about as much about functionality and comfort as appearance. The perfect desk chair is comfortable enough to spend all day in, but not so cosy that you feel like being slack. Ideally, you want something upright and structured but not uncomfortable or rigid. The exact height, shape and material will depend on who you are and how you like to work.
5. Let Nature In Studies show that nature can instantly make us feel more inspired and see things from a different perspective. Having plants in the office can increase productivity and decrease stress levels. Position your desk to look out a window if possible, and get a plant or two to improve air quality. Taking a break with an outdoor walk is the ultimate inspiration, but if you can’t do that, bring the outside in. Quick Tip: Natural elements like seashells, crystals, driftwood and flowers are all inexpensive ways to change your décor and include things that inspire you. 6. Let There Be Light Lighting can make or break a workspace. The best lighting is the kind that goes unnoticed – natural lighting. Position your desk close to a window. Alternatively, invest in a few lamps and experiment with different bulbs until you’ve crafted a set-up that’s as warm and bright as you want it to be. 7. Things That Make You Smile Sentimental items don’t have to be purely decorative, they can add joy and inspiration to your workspace. Consider using items such as meaningful artwork, items and gifts. For more Information Holiday Home Stylist 0449 17 18 17 Melissa@holidayhomestylist.com.au holidayhomestylist.com.au holidayhomestylist
