Good Style: home office

I am a big fan of a great home office. These days more and more people have the opportunity to work from home, and a dedicated space to focus on work is a must-have. A home office should be an easily organized, functional, and comfortable space that you actually want to spend time in. This light, bright home office scheme can brighten even the darkest of days. Accents of lime green tie the look together while adding an element of fun. We've all got work to do, so let's make the best of it!

Check out some more home office designs here.

1. Crate and Barrel Haworth Very White Office Chair, www.crateandbarrel.com

2. Burke Decor Field Poppy Rug in Green by Amy Butler, www.burkedecor.com

3. The Container Store Square Pandan Wastebasket in Lime, www.containerstore.com

4. IKEA Helmer Drawer Unit on Casters in White, www.ikea.com

5. Benjamin Moore Paint Pale Avocado 2146-40, www.benjaminmoore.com

6. Home Decorators Space Traveler Desk Lamp, www.homedecorators.com

7. Crate and Barrel Magnet 15" Board, www.crateandbarrel.com

8. IKEA Micke Desk in White, www.ikea.com

Saturday, September 8, 2012

Stylish Home Offices

I don't know about you, but working from home would certainly be a dream come true for me. Wouldn't it be nice if your commute to work consisted of a few steps (literally)? If you're one of the lucky ones who is able to work from home, then these home office design tips will be sure to catch your eye.

First and foremost, it's important to create a space that is solely dedicated to work. Whether you are able to designate an entire room, or a portion of a room (have an extra closet?), figure out a place that will allow you to step away from everything else at home and focus on your business. Once you've determined where your "office" will be located, it's time to get creative with layout, organization, and decor. Start with a color scheme and stick to it. This will visually separate your office space from everything else. Stay organized with labeled bins, boxes, drawers, and file cabinets (check out Design Sponge's DIY wallpapered file cabinet). Most importantly, make your home office a place where you feel comfortable and enjoy spending time in.