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Functional and Attractive Styles for Your Home Office

Apr 04, 2022

If you work at home a lot more, you need a space that fuels productivity. And between occasional client visits and frequent zoom calls, you also need a space that is aesthetically pleasing. Is your home office a little thrown together? If so, now is the perfect time to create a specific style that will boost function and design. 


Check out these popular home office styles that an interior design company can help with. The result? A welcoming office space that you will love. 


Natural Elements 


When working from home, you might crave being outside, epically when the weather is nice. If your home office is in a porch or sunroom with windows, this offers an amazing backdrop. Create an organic, modern style by also adding bamboo and other natural elements to the mix. 


Try adding a little nature into the mix with greenery and plants. Create a live plant wall to bring natural beauty indoors. In addition, add a natural, warm wall color, with a hint of earth tones. 


Because you want to accent your windows and not take away from them, Roman shades are a good option. They provide a pop of color and professionalism to the area that is perfect for the home office. You have no more boring backdrops for video conference calls. Your interior designer will help you select the right style and color to accentuate your space. 


Existing Décor


If you have a corner living room home office, you're all about making the space work. Ask your interior designer about using your existing décor and style to accent your work space. If you have to change up your desk or chair, that's fine. Choose a color that blends in or accents the surrounding furniture. 


Your designer may suggest placing a portable divider in between the office and living space to create a faux wall. This helps add to privacy and allows you to better focus on your work. Select drapes that provide privacy while still highlighting the office space. Accentuate the area with your favorite office décor, including baskets, pencil holders, and wall art. Add rugs and furniture pieces that provide storage while being pleasing to the eye. 


White Office Space 


If you're a minimalist and not keen on adding a ton of color or decorative accents to your office, that's fine. If your office is in a dark space, like an attic loft, try lightening up the space a bit. This starts with a clean, white aesthetic. Incorporate white office furniture against a light backdrop for clean, crisp lines. Need a pop of color? Try a vintage blue velvet chair or couch for a corner accent. 


Long, light-colored draperies provide fresh accents to this type of office. This is a great way to show off your white computer and desk. The goal is to have a fresh-looking space that boosts productivity in a relaxed atmosphere. 


Industrial Chic


Industrial chic hones in on metal undertones and exposed building elements. This is great if your home office space has a lot of brick and metal accents throughout. Because it highlights raw materials, like stainless steel and brick, color tones tend to be darker. Your interior designer may want to incorporate your home's natural dark wood beams, ducts, and pipes into the décor. Highlight the space with vintage patent prints in black frames. 


From there, add blinds that will help filter light properly into your office space. The bold, dark colors and contrasting design elements can create an intriguing work space that provides both function and formality. 


Several styles can create the perfect home office. Whether you work from home full time or just occasionally, make your space welcoming and operational at the same time. Ready to create the ultimate work space? Contact us today at Tailor Made Draperies, Inc., to go over all of your window treatment design options. Your dream office awaits! 


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