The ideal home office is one that is suitable for multiple tasks. It can be used for creative or DIY ideas during the day, and in the evening it transforms into a place where the little ones can do their homework. If you are looking for ways to decorate your home office into a multi-functional space for the back-to-school season, well, you’ve come to the right place. EZ Living Furniture has been helping people decorate their home offices with office furniture for many years now. So, whether you’re starting from scratch with a blank room or are looking to redesign what you already have, we can advise you on the essential items needed to create that perfect office and study environment.
1. Office Desk
An appropriate office desk is one of the most essential items on this list. Choose wrong and it could end up being a hindrance to you or your child’s study rather than a helpful tool. Always opt for a desk with storage, whether that’s in the form of drawers, cabinets, or shelves. This space can be used to keep homework copies and books as well as work files. If, for some reason, you end up choosing a desk that is not capable of storing any of your items, then it's best to at least make sure that there is enough surface space for any loose pieces of paper and notepads.
2. Desk Chair
An appropriate office chair should never be underestimated. It will support you and correct your posture while you or your child works. A lot of people despise having to spend money on an office chair. After all, we have chairs elsewhere in the home, wouldn’t a dining chair suffice? Well, actually no. A dining chair is not designed to be sat on for up to 8 hours a day and will not adequately support you in the way that you or your child need.
3. Storage & Organisation
Even if you happen to have a desk with storage, oftentimes you will end up needing even more space to store paperwork in. This is why it is so important to invest in folders and organisational stationery for your home office/study space. Another alternative, if you have enough space, is to include some additional shelving in the study for storing documents. Bookshelves are relatively inexpensive and could be used for a whole host of items.
4. Hooks & Memo Boards
Notes and tasks that need to be jotted down quickly sometimes can’t wait for a notepad. A memo board is perfect for these situations. In regard to studying, a child, teenager, or college student could always benefit from one of these because the best way to study, according to the experts, is to break down the information into small and easily digestible pieces. By surrounding themselves with small notes attached to a memo board, they could be more likely to remember those tiny bits of information. Similarly, hooks can hang things like calendars to help students keep track of their timelines.
5. Lighting
Lighting is key in any office. Not enough and the person will strain their eyes looking at a computer. Too much can be almost blinding to an individual and could lead to migraines over time. A combination of various types of lighting is guaranteed to fulfil your office requirements. A table lamp, floor lamp, and ceiling light should provide an appropriate amount of lighting for studying or working. When buying lightbulbs for these, remember to purchase those that have cool light colours such as blues and whites. This is extremely important because these colours are the closest you’ll get to natural daylight and will help you focus. Warmer, softer lighting with a yellow tone can make you feel calm, relaxed, and sleepy.
6. Desk Accessories
There are various desk accessories worth buying but the most important is a plant. Plants can offer more than just a bit of greenery to an office space’s decor. They can increase productivity and uplift a person’s mood by reducing stress so what better place to put them than the home study? And if those benefits didn’t convince you, they also help to purify the air, manage humidity and minimise carbon dioxide emissions leading to fewer colds and illnesses.
7. Clock
Most of us use our phones to check the time and this can ultimately lead to distraction. More than ever, an office space requires a clock(s). Choose from a wall clock, a desk clock or even a wristwatch to help you keep track of your deadlines and the time to clock in and out at.
8. Water Bottle
Keep yourself hydrated when studying or working from home. A water bottle is one of those home-office essentials that is never spoken about but is essential. Without one, it can mean having to get up and constantly fill up a cup of glass which again, could lead to distraction. Invest in a good quality water bottle and fill this up before entering the room to make sure that you’re staying hydrated.
With these office and home study essentials, you will be well on your way to creating a room in your home that is suitable for multiple people and situations.
To learn more about the best desks for an office space, read: The Best Office Chairs & Desks For School, College, and Work & How To Organise Them.
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