Whether you need a spot to pay bills and organize family schedules, or you are living the laptop lifestyle and working remotely from your apartment, you may need a home workspace. Try these tips for setting up a home office that is both stylish and functional.
Create Multifunctional Spaces
Establishing a place to work does not mean you need to dedicate an entire room to an office. Take a look at your floor plan and find a room that can do double duty. Consider placing a desk in a seldom-used guestroom, in the dining area or even in a spare closet. Whatever room you choose, consider the placement of windows and electrical outlets when placing your desk.
Visually Divide The Space
While you could use a room divider to separate work from living spaces, you can also use color to establish zones. One option is the stick to a neutral color palette throughout the room and accessorizes the work and living spaces in different, yet coordinating, shades. Another option is to use temporary wallpaper in the area around the desk to establish the work zone.
Find The Right Desk
Making the most of your multifunctional space may mean thinking outside the box when it comes to your desk. Happily, there are many options with little or no footprint. Look for wall-mounted desks that fold away when not in use. If you need to keep office supplies or files, consider desk options with built-in storage that eliminate the need for additional furniture or filing cabinets.
Think Vertically
For additional storage, make use of vertical wall space. Floating shelves are stylish and provide loads of storage without visual clutter. Use coordinating baskets and bins to organize paperwork or other small items out of sight.
Get Comfortable
No one is productive when they are uncomfortable, so invest in the right chair. Ergonomic desk chairs will provide support through long work hours. For a workspace tucked into a dining area, try adding an extra cushion to one of the dining chairs. Or, for a bedroom workspace, try a cushioned armchair that does double duty at the desk and as a comfortable seat in the room.
At The Belden Stratford, there are many floor plans which are ideal for creating a home workspace. If you are looking for apartments in Chicago, IL with flexible floor plans, give us a call today.