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DECOR
    Initiative



                                                                                                                                                                                                          Colour-code the filing system
                                                                                                                                                                                                          A well organised filing system is a
                                                                                                                                                                                                          good indication of a functional office
                                                                                                                                                                                                          space. To organise, separate the
                                                                                                                                                                                                          filing system into five colour-coded
                                                                                                                                                                                                          categories and label each hanging
                                                                                                                                                                                                          folder according to your need:
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Green – Financial,
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Red – Medical,
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Orange – Personal
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Yellow – Insurance
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Blue – House.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Use a label maker
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Invest in a good label maker and label
                                                                                                                                                                                                          your files, drawers and boxes for an
                                                                                                                                                                                                          easy way to organise the home
                                                                                                                                                                                                          office. Whenever someone needs
                                                                                                                                                                                                           something, you will know exactly
                                                                                                                                                                                                           where it is.


      STYLISH & FUNCTIONAL
                                                                                                                                                                   Let there be light
                                                                                                                                                                   Lighting is just as important in
      HOME WORKSPACES
                                                                                                                                                                   the home workspace as the
                                                                                                                                                                   furniture and equipment.
                                                                                                                                                                   Carefully position the desk
                                                                                                                                                                   depending on where the
                                                                                                                                                                   light source is coming from. Make sure
      A A                                 always takes priority for everyone. For a   Blinds that are recommended for the                                          the home office has plenty of light to
              well-designed chair, an
                                                                              home office are cellular shades, faux wood
              adjustable desk and proper
                                          more fashion-forward choice, choose an
                                                                                                                                                                   cut down on eye strain and headaches.
              lighting are essential elements
                                          choice.
                                                                              Cellular shades are available in light filtering
      to consider for a functional home   upholstered chair in the colour of your   blinds, roller shades and bamboo shades.                                       Position the computer monitor so
                                                                                                                                                                   there is no glare from a window or
      workspace. The desk, shelves and                                        or blackout for the precise glare control                                            overhead light and put a small lamp on
      storage should serve you, not vice versa.  Paint the walls a colour that you like  needed. They also insulate against heat and                               the desk for task lighting.
                                          Forget ‘office beige’. One needs a colour   cold to keep the workspace comfortable.                                                                                      Get pot plants and
      Incorporate smart storage solutions   that gets the work motor humming. For                                                                                  Create a printing station                    plan outdoor breaks
      to keep the workspace clutter-free.   certain people, that is a bright, cheery   Give yourself a view                                                        Designate a space in the office          It is critical when working from
      Use shelves, cabinets, and drawers   colour like orange or lime green. Others   When you glance up from the computer,                                        to house the printer and printer   home to take outdoor breaks as it is
      to organise supplies, documents, and   require a calming shade like botanical   position the desk where you can stare at                                     supplies. A wireless printer doesn’t   scientifically proven that this increase
      equipment.                          green or sea foam blue to perform.  something more interesting than a blank                                              need to go on the desk. By placing   productivity, creativity and attention span.
                                                                              wall. A window’s natural light is ideal, but                                         it in a cabinet or other area in the   Connecting to nature is a basic need and
      Choose furniture that serves        Wallpaper as a wall decorating      if you are in a windowless space, hang a                                             office, you will gain much more space   that is why surrounding yourself with
      multiple purposes                   idea                                pretty picture above the desk or position                                            on the desk for other items.       plants has such a good impact too.
      When it comes to selecting furniture   Wallpaper is definitely a good choice   the chair to face the door.
      for the home workspace, the trick is   when it comes to enhancing the walls of
      to choose pieces that serve multiple   a home office. It can add a comfortable,   Master the technology
      purposes, especially if the space is on   cosy feel to the space, but it is important   There is not much one can do to beautify
      the smaller side. This can help maximise   to contemplate what effect one tries to   the computer, printer and phone, but one
      space and keep it practical. The obvious   achieve before choosing a specific style.  can hide unsightly cords. Start by making
      ones are tables and desks that can                                      sure the equipment is close to outlets
      double up and be used for dining and   Blinds for home office workspace  and easy to access if one need to unplug.
      working.                            Incorporating blinds designed       Encase cords on the desk in a fabric cord
                                          specifically for the home office allows   cover and feed the cords into a desk fixing,
      The right office chair can make a world   one to control the amount of sunlight   a plastic or metal cap that helps guide cords
      of difference to productivity. Everyone   entering the workspace. Choose blinds   through a hole in the desk and hides them
      has different areas that need attention   that give the flexibility to minimize sun   underneath. Tame the cord jungle on the
      when we are trying to be comfortable.   glare while still enjoying natural light,   floor with cord winders, tubing, or wire
      While some need help with posture,   assisting to create a serene, sun-glare-  organizer that is attached to the desk and
      others suffer from stiffness. But comfort   free environment.           lifts the cord of the floor.
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