Is productivity slipping away from you? After all, why wouldn’t it be? After Covid-19, 47% of workers had to resort to working from home.
And it is crucial to set up a working environment at home that helps you boost productivity and keep you from getting distracted. Our surroundings indeed have a significant impact on our mental health and productivity.
The problem arises when you’re working in the same place with a stack of papers all over your desk. However, if the interior is personalized to your tastes, you’ll undoubtedly feel more productive.
When designing an office at home, there are so many things to consider, from the type of lighting to the type of cabinetry and the color scheme you want to go with it, and what type of art and decor do you want to hang on walls.
We can’t work efficiently in a boring environment because our minds are constantly looking for something to look forward to in our immediate surroundings.
Also, interior design can be a good form of therapy for those who are going through stressful times because it helps to divert your thoughts from the situation and focus them on something productive.
Perhaps the relationship between stress, productivity, and interior design is a bit puzzling, but I will clear that out. Also, if coffee and snacks keep you going for the day, you can set up a home office in your kitchen, a rather new and interesting idea that we will share with you in this article.
When you set up a workspace at home keep in mind these 6 interior designing elements that will boost your productivity.
1.Good Lightning:
The lighting in your workplace/room is extremely important. It affects your mood, alleviates stress, keeps you alert, and adds a special touch to the ambiance.
As a result, a well-lit workplace is absolutely essential. In addition, it has been claimed that good lighting can help you work more efficiently.
Whether it is a kitchen Island or a kitchen table that you are using as a desk, a hanging lap atop the desk will work wonders to improve your focus and productivity.
2.Wall Colors:
The colors you choose for your rooms should be neutral, light, and cool. Just as our ears want to hear soft music after a long day at the office, so do our eyes.
It also craves something calming and soothing to look at. Sharp and glaring colors do look fun and interesting but an office is not the right room to use such colors.
What you can do is use colorful décor item to keep it from looking unappealing and bland.
Suppose you’re sitting in a dark room with black walls after a long day of work, exhausted and low on energy. Is it making you feel better or just dizzy? It’s simple as that! Go with lighter-toned wall paints for a more productive and airier atmosphere because the soft hues soothe our eyes and minds.
3.Select Cooling Floor:
You’ll do and work well if you stay cool. There are plenty of flooring options, but the best ones are those that remain cool no matter how hot the sun gets.
As a result, you’ll be able to stay cool, and your surroundings will be pleasant and light on the heat. Listed below are some of the best cool flooring options for your home.
- Natural Stone
- Travertine
- Ceramic Tiles
- Hardwood
4.Furniture :
Keep in mind that the most common mistake people make when it comes to color contrast is not having everything in your room color-coordinated.
As far as choosing the right color for your cabinetry or furniture, not everyone knows what works best together.
For example for a hardwood floor; natural wood cabinets would be the best option for cabinets. Make your workplace stand out by mixing and matching cabinet and floor colors to create a visually appealing contrast in your room or office.
Little Furnishings do make a difference
Sticky notes, little decorative items like Productivity quotes, table lamp, monthly planner, and calendar make a lot of difference.
A bookshelf adorned with your favorite books and family photos will add a touch of personality to the space and spark your productivity.
Also, use productive colors when buying office décor items.
Blue calms your mind, Yellow brings energy and positivity to the environment, and green works as a balancing shade in the office.
Especially when your kitchen office walls are white, these colors will add a splash of interest to the room, increasing productivity.
Flower or plant is another decorative item that will enhance your mood. The scent of the flowers instantly improves your mood, and you start your day with a positive vibe. Not only that but flowers also help make your workspace look pleasing to the eyes.
5.Art and Decor:
There are no rules for decorating your space; distraction isn’t always counted as a bad thing, especially when they are working in your favor.
Art and decor in a work environment can actually improve productivity.
You can hang paintings on the wall, put motivational quotes on the wall, or even put-up pictures of your favorite celebrities. There are no limitations.
In the end, it all comes down to what you decide to do, because you are the one who knows what comforts you. If you want to make your home office more inviting, you can use scented candles lit in a nook or a corner of the room, or you can purchase small artificial plants and place them there.
You can also buy a nice cozy lamp to add to the room’s ambiance.
6.Clean and Minimalist furnishings:
You can’t focus on your work if you’re surrounded by clutter.
When you’re working from home or working anywhere outside of home, you need a mess-free environment in order to focus and get things done.
Make an effort to keep your surroundings clutter-free as much as possible.
When the surrounding in which you’re sitting or working is a hot mess, what else can you expect from it?
The untidiness will always make you feel lazy, and it will also give the wrong impression of you to others, so make sure to keep your work or living space clean and tidy at all times. For your own hygiene as well as for others, this is essential.
How to set up an office in kitchen?
A home office in the kitchen? It sounds absurd, but it is a new concept that has gained popularity after the pandemic hit the world.
All you need is a laptop, a notebook, and a steaming cup of coffee to start your workday. To be productive, you need to be creative with your interior design as well.
Working in the same room can get boring sometimes; you will be looking for distractions to kill that boredom. Setting up a kitchen office not only saves space but also keeps you close to that coffee machine you frequently use while working.
So, let me share the best ideas about how you can bring comfort and productivity together in a kitchen office.
7.Kitchen Office Layout
First and foremost, plan where you are going to set up an office space in the kitchen. A workspace in the kitchen doesn’t necessarily mean to place your desk next to the stove.
You can position your desk in an empty nook that can be used as an office space. If your kitchen opens into the living room, then set a desk and chair in the vicinity of your cooking space.
You can use the space under the window (Windowsill) or the kitchen Island as your desk.
Kitchen Island works perfectly as a work desk, though. These are some of the best positions to set up an office for a productivity boost in the kitchen.
- Kitchen Island
- Kitchen’s empty nook and corners
- Wide Windowsill
- Install shelves and foldable boards if you have enough space.
- Use space in the kitchen smartly and install desks and boards.
Coordinating office and Kitchen Interior Designs
Setting up an office in the kitchen is not as simple as getting a desk and chair and being done with it.
It should also coordinate well with your kitchen’s interior. To blend a home office and kitchen into one space, you need some creative ideas that boost productivity and go well together.
For instance, if you have walnut cabinets in your kitchen and use the kitchen corner as a workspace, get a foldable board or desk that goes well with the walnut cabinets.
The color, furniture, and little furnishings should be cohesive with your kitchen’s color scheme.
An office that looks out of place in the kitchen will look unattractive, affecting your work productivity.
In such matters, a cabinet matching guide will be of great help. Does not matter if you have natural wood cabinets or painted ones; learning what colors go well together will help you create a productive and inviting kitchen office.
Minimalistic Approach
By minimalistic approach, we mean to design a home office that looks clean and clutter-free.
Avoid using heavy furniture that blocks the space. You will feel caged in and have difficulty moving around. Keep the furniture and décor items minimalist.
Integrate shelves and storage cabinets to keep your office equipment in place; an extra cabinet can also do the work.
Still, you can transform it into open shelves to keep essentials like a printer, clock, and stack of important papers there.
Moreover, make sure your house is well-heated in winter. Whether you use a fireplace or heater to warm up the rooms in your house, it is important to chase the cold away. A cold office impacts your productivity. So, warm-up before starting your work.
The minimalist interior designs tend to look modern, clean, and sophisticated, add a bit of color and personality to it, and you are ready to work like a boss.
Final Thoughts:
Bedroom, study room, kitchen, attic, or library, wherever you set up an office at home, design it in a way that improves your productivity rather than making you doze off.
Keep it well-lit, clean, and well-decorated for maximum productivity.
However, with the help of the tips we have shared, you can personalize your home into one of the most productive and attractive workspaces.
It is worth the investment to have a well-designed interior and high-quality, functional furniture because they have such an impact on productivity and well-being.
However, it would be funny if you begin to believe that simply altering your environment could transform you into the most successful businessperson or make you more energetic and productive.
But the truth is that getting yourself into a work mode is an important step in increasing your overall productivity, which I can describe as a step in a process rather than a complete process.
To achieve your goals, you must work extremely hard, but you also remember to have fun along the way.
