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Interior Décor Styles & Trends









                                                                                                                                                                                                  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.



                HOME WORKSPACES                                                                                                                                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                                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
                                                 more fashion-forward choice, choose an
                                                                                  home office are cellular shades, faux wood
                       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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