Do you spend so much time in your office that it has almost become your second home? Well, you probably do, since today the majority of employees have to work long hours in order to climb the career ladder.
However, this doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t be comfortable and feel like you are at home, while working. In order to help you make your workspace work for you, we have prepared some useful ideas how you can achieve this goal.
Interesting shelves
When decorating your office, it’s important to consider what you need and shelves are one of the essential pieces of furniture. Since you spend so much time at your office, you certainly have many books for which you need a lot of space, so, the shelves are a must-have. However, aside from being practical, they can also be very stylish and add some elegance to your workspace. And, if you want something out of the ordinary, buy a bibliochaise – a chair and a bookshelf in one.
The right lighting
Finding the right lighting is of crucial importance for your productivity, since inadequate lighting and glare can hurt your eyes. You can choose among various options. For example, you may go for work lamps which stand on the tables, wall lamps, floor lamps, ceiling lights, etc. What you need depends on your space. However, you can also consider some more unusual options and lighting designs. We particularly like the idea of having hanging plants among hanging LEDs. Thus, your office will be bright and the air quality will significantly improve thanks to these live plants.
Comfortable working desks
There is no office without a desk, but, sadly, there are offices with uncomfortable ones. However, this is simply unforgivable, since employees must spend hours sitting and working at their desks. In order to make your life easier, we advise you to buy one of the amazing adjustable desks. No matter which one you choose, the important thing is that your back will never hurt again, since the height will be perfectly adjusted. You simply won’t be able to imagine your life without it.
Bring a carpet
If you want to feel at home in your office, bring a carpet. Yes, you heard it right. Although it may seem unusual, it will contribute to a pleasant atmosphere, which will further contribute to your eagerness to work hard. The best thing is that, when you are alone, you can take off your shoes and enjoy the soft carpet under your feet instead of a cold bare floor. Remember – comfort is the recipe for success.
Comfortable meeting corner
If your office is often used as a place for meetings, you can make a nice cozy meeting corner. Our first suggestion is buying bean bags. They are comfy and you can move them around easily. We are sure that your colleagues will be crazy about them, since they will add a more intimate touch to your meetings, as if you were some old friends. Another possibility is a meeting bed. It may sound crazy, but it’s absolutely an amazing thing to have. Not only is it great for your back, but it also shows that your firm is innovative, and nothing is more important in business than new ideas.
Partition magic
If you share your office with a colleague, you know how annoying that can be. Sometimes you simply need to be alone. Don’t worry, we have a solution for you in the form of a soft wall. This is a wall made of paper which you can easily put on and move whenever you feel the need to spend some time alone immersed in your work. Not only is a soft wall absolutely practical, but it looks nice, and you can even choose a colour to match the rest of the decoration.
Install sound masking system
There is nothing more annoying than sound distractions. However, there is a solution for that in a form of a sound masking system. Although you have to make an investment in order to have it installed, it will save your company’s money, since it will help the employees be more productive. On top of that, the lack of distractions will lead to reduced general work stress, which is extremely important for employees’ health.
As you can see, there are many ways in which you can make your office a comfortable place. It only requires a bit of effort, imagination and an amount of money absolutely worth investing.