In most cases, the place where we spend most of our time sitting and thinking is the office. A well-furnished workplace makes you feel more comfortable, and you work with greater concentration and motivation. This makes it even more important that the work environment is designed to be attractive, pleasant, and, above all, motivating. But what wall art is the most suitable, and which office decorations to choose? Let’s check practical tips on how to decorate your home office and make it motivating.

1. Order Is Half the Battle

Before you start decorating, you need to arrange a working space. In the home office, this means being able to quickly reach necessary stuff and easily concentrate on your work. Drawer systems, folders, and tool boxes – use these storage options to remove as many objects as possible from the desk and create order in cabinets and shelves. The desk belongs only to you and your current project.

Containers can also be effective office decorations. As long as they are isolated elements, you can use them to create decorative accents. Arrange colorful boxes on a shelf, store office supplies in beautiful containers, and stick labels on them to avoid confusion.

2. Lighting Conditions at the Workplace

The more natural light there is at the workplace, the better. At the same time, you should not be dazzled. Therefore, position your desk at a right angle to the window so that the light falls on your workstation from behind. 

Artificial light sources are important for cloudy days and the dark season. Ceiling lights distribute the light better and are therefore suitable for a concentrated working atmosphere. Or you can add another lamp as a decorative detail to your home office. Decorative lamps can create a warm, diffused light that looks particularly good on a side table or shelf.

3. Acoustics in the Studio

Anyone who makes a lot of phone calls and meetings at work knows how important the acoustics of a room is. To avoid echo, decorate the walls of the office – there’s a myriad of options to do so. How about a wooden mural on the accent wall? Or a cool wall mask? Rough surfaces such as wood “swallow” reverberation and give rooms character.

Textiles are also known to be suitable for creating harmonious acoustics. With the help of carpets and decorative pillows, you can create a pleasant feeling of coziness.

Pictures are not only visual eye-catchers, they also improve office acoustics. Consider art prints for office walls with unconventional illustrations or quotes that will motivate you.

4. Plants as Living Decoration in the Office

It is hard to imagine offices without plants. Green creatures are not only beautiful to look at – they also have a calming effect. They produce oxygen and reduce stress. But be careful, only living, healthy plants are a beautiful sight. If you don’t have a green corner or are not regularly in the office, you should get some easy-to-care-for plants. Alternatively, dried flowers are a real eye-catcher.

5. Decorate the Office with Personal Items

For many, a personal touch in the office is a must. These are little trinkets that remind us of what awaits us outside of work: a souvenir from the last vacation, a photo of children, or a small gift from a dear friend. Place your belongings on the shelf, on the noticeboard or hang them on the wall – a piece of home sweetens even the longest working days in the office, even if it’s the same building 🙂

The Effect of Colors on Home Office Decoration

To feel truly comfortable in your home office, it is good to approach the color design consciously. Especially for a professional environment, choose one or two accent colors. This way, the furniture will not look distracting. Here are some colors to dress up your home office with.

/ Beige, Sand, Natural Colors

An environment with natural colors radiates calm and concentration. Neutral colors such as beige or sand create a clean and tidy atmosphere in which you can concentrate best. They are also warm, friendly and inviting shades and form the perfect basis for combining with an accent color.

/ White

White also has the advantage of combining well with bright colors and creating a clean and tidy basic atmosphere. However, if possible, it is advisable to choose colorful colors, as bright white is slightly “sterile” and reflective. Off-white colors bring the room a soft and cozy atmosphere.

/ Red

Fans of red rave about the activating effect of this signal color. However, many people perceive red as alarming or even aggressive. Therefore, use red selectively or combine it with another color. This reduces the contrast and achieves a coherent color image.

/ Orange and Yellow

Yellow and orange are bold, optimistic colors that encourage creativity and focus in the office. Of course, there is a spectrum here, too, from pale apricot to bright exotic yellow to cinnamon tones.

/ Green

Green tones bring the calming effect of nature into the office. Fresh mint green, rich fir green, or serious grey green create a relaxed atmosphere in which it is easy to work.

/ Blue

Blue is often considered a cold or distant color, but its positive effect is forgotten. Blue tones create a focused and professional mood that ensures clear thinking and confident actions, especially in the workplace.

Conclusion

To convey an impression of space and warmth in your home office, start with light and neutral colors. Then, you can add character and life with bright color accents in the wall design and the choice of furniture. Avoid objects that are too dark or neon colors. They are easily distracting and create strong contrasts. Soft, earthy tones, on the other hand, bring calm to the room and create a pleasant working environment. Bring your fave items to your office to create a calming nook when you need to restart. Consider the mentioned above tips to get the most out of your working space and get back to it with pleasure.