As more and more people work from home, the home office is getting more and more use. If you’re working from home, you deserve a designated space like you would have going into an office. You also want it to be comfortable, stylish and welcoming, so you’ll enjoy spending time where you work. Below are some of Spectrum Stone Designs’ best tips to remodel home offices to create beautiful workspaces that makes people more productive. 

If you want to create a unique look in your office space, try adding a beautiful piece of granite, marble or quartz to your space. Even in a small space, a beautiful piece of natural stone can make a big impact in a room. If you don’t want to do any major remodeling to your office space and want some less invasive ways to update your home office space, here are some other tips to help get you started.

Whether you already have a designated office space, or you are adding an office to an existing room, renofi says it’s important to make sure you have the flexibility to move around in your office. You may spend the majority your day at your desk, sitting in a chair. Having an area with a view, like a window, could be a good area to take breaks while you stretch and look outside. If you don’t have access to a window, a comfy chair, futon or anything other than your desk chair is a good way to change your sitting position and mindset. Even an exercise ball or a yoga mat can fit into a smaller space to give you a chance to stretch and/or refocus.

Model Remodel says to make sure your home office has these essentials: a spacious desk, an ergonomic chair, modern gadgets and electronics, plenty of storage and organization tools and enough soft light to prevent eye strain. If your home office is a smaller room, lacking space for furniture for storage, you may want to make sure your desk is one with drawers and/or cabinets so you have a place to keep your supplies tidy. Model Remodel reminds us that sitting upright in an office chair all day long can be hard on your back and body. Investing in a good chair with lumbar support will help your posture and you and your body will thankful for this investment in the long run. 

Paint the walls in your home office a color you love, says HGTV. Some people may need a fun, vibrant color like orange or lime green to get their energy flowing, while others may need something more soothing like an ocean blue or soft yellow. Avoid white, beige or anything too neutral to make your office feel more relaxed and innovative, not sterile and dull.

Even though it’s your office, choose homey accessories to help keep it cozy. Use a favorite coffee mug for pens and pencils, have pictures of your loved ones and inspirational quotes or pictures hanging on your walls.

If you want to do a major remodel or are just looking for a simple update, Spectrum Stone Designs would love to help you make your home office a place where you genuinely enjoy spending time.