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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
                                            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
 more fashion-forward choice, choose an
 adjustable desk and proper
                                            cut down on eye strain and headaches.
 lighting are essential elements
 Cellular shades are available in light filtering
 choice.
 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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