Office Decorating Ideas

With a positive and reinforcing environment anything is possible. Just think of how much work you could get done in a richly appointed office.  Whether it is in a home office or a commercial building work spaces run most efficiently when well-organised and aesthetically pleasing. There should be a combination of areas to do work, plenty of storage as well as the more superficial aspects of decorating. When designing an office, studio or work place envision what the intended use is as well as the person that will be using it.  To do work in an office one would need a writing table, large methods of storage, small forms of organization, wholesale lamps and a wide range of décor.  

Writing Tables

The writing table in and office is usually considered to be a desk. But desks come in many shapes and sizes or may even more closely resemble a table. Depending on how tight of a space one is dealing with a desk can be as simple as a folding table and pull out chair. Hallway tables and side tables also function well in this capacity. For a larger, more grandiose looking office the traditional desk would do well. To maximize space a corner desk and built in book shelf may do the trick for someone with an excessive amount of books, binders and papers.

Furniture for Storage

Desks are important so far as a workspace but the hectic pace of business life tends to involve a lot of clutter that needs storage and organisation. Besides the cold and impersonal metal filing cabinet there are many other kinds of furniture perfect for the purposes of storage. The obvious answer to large storage related questions is a book shelf because they make such great use of all of that extra space. Other examples of furniture intended for the use of storage include cabinets, cupboards and drawer consoles. As well as being great storage option, furniture such as this provides a table-like flat surface.

Boxes and Basketware

It is all well and good to set up the key pieces of furniture in a room. However when there are dozens of small objects it would not do to just pile them in a jumble onto the shelf. When organising files, paperwork, media and office supplies, boxes and baskets can do wonders and look good while doing it. Large rectangular baskets are ideal for lining up on shelves in the same fashion as a drawer. Decorative boxes of different sizes can be used to sort items and then stacked on top of one another. Since they are so attractive there is no need to hide them inside of a closet or cupboard.

Table Lamps

To stay focused there should be a bright table lamp somewhere in the office or study area. If someone is performing an in depth procedure or task that requires careful concentration then an extra bit of light can be truly beneficial. The truth is that without light it would be impossible to get any work done because no one could see what they were doing. Harsh florescent lighting is often seen in office environments but a table lamp can dramatically soften up the area. In this way it is possible to create a more relaxed setting that is also very inviting.

Decorative Items

After years of working in the same office one is bound to accumulate a certain amount of décor. It is these personal touches that make a work space feel like one's own. This is especially true when in a home office or for property owners. Canvas prints, art work and posters that are of an office appropriate theme fill up bare spaces on the wall. Floral arrangements and potted plants add a breath of life to the room. Soft furnishings like rugs, cushions, table runners and curtains can make the room look surprisingly better. There all types of glassware, ceramics and metal items to choose from.