When I say I try to live a life worth blogging about, I really mean it. I pay the utmost attention to every aspect of it: the clothes I wear, the cocktails I enjoy, the trips I take, and even the small arguments I have with my landlords. Everything that happens to us can be an inspiration in itself, and from an interesting moment, I can really create masterpiece blog posts (or at least I like to think so). In light of my detail-oriented character, I decided to dedicate this post to interior design – a topic for which every woman has a viewpoint, can connect with, and contribute ideas, tips, and tricks.
I do most of my writing from my home office, which is made up of a few key elements: my laptop with its accompanying equipment (mouse and speakers) and a notebook with a few pens arranged on a small desk which is decorated with a few small flower arrangements and a lovely candle holder. As you can imagine, I don’t want a cluttered desk. Mess frightens me, disturbs my focus, and kills my creativity.
While everything in my office can be easily moved and replaced, the one thing I don’t want to move is the desk. Desks are pieces of furniture that can last for decades, and always have a purpose to serve, which is why I suggest you do very thorough and careful research on the range of possibilities. When it comes to desks, carefully choosing the material, style and location are crucial.
Materials and Styles
The desk I used to have a few years ago had a glass benchtop which made it very reflective of sun glare. Such surfaces are everything but suitable for work, so I suggest you keep away from materials like glass and certain types of stone. What’s best for work are desks made of wood, due to their durability and sturdiness. Timber and hardwood are the most commonly used materials.
With the choice of material comes the choice of style. This depends largely on the room where you’re going to place your desk. If the room is dominated by vintage pieces, you would choose something made of old wood with some sort of unusual style or design to make it pop.
Alternatively, you can go Scandinavian if your room design allows it. Think of a lot of white colors, brick exposed walls, green decorations, and a lot of black photo frames. A room like this doesn’t have too many elements which keep your office décor sweet and simple. Scandinavian office desks are simple. They don’t have large drawers and small additional shelves like traditional desks do. They’re a great choice for the minimalist, however, if you require a lot of file storage, drawers might be a necessity for you. If you do go for this look, I advise against a white desk, which can also produce glare if exposed to direct sunlight.
Location
From my perspective, the location of the desk is one of the most important factors to consider.
The location will dictate how much sunlight you get, how inspirational your view is, and how well the overall look of the room will turn out. That being said, I would suggest facing your desk toward the window. This will allow natural light to pour in and make your workspace an uplifting environment.
If you’re trying to build a home office yet are limited when it comes to spare bedrooms to convert, why not take your unused attic and transform it into a home office? Modern furniture can really bring an old attic to life, and if you light it right, it can become your next favorite part of the house. Plus, once you’re up there, you’re isolated and forced to focus on your work, with minimal distractions.
All in all, how comfortable you feel within your office will have a direct impact on the quality of work that you produce there. As Feng-Shui would suggest, if your heart and soul and good energy aren’t within a space, the results you reap from it will be subpar. Create an ambiance that emits waves of productivity.