8 ideas to create the perfect workspace in your home

As wave 3 hits our country, work from home is back in full force. Few of us can afford the luxury of an dedicated office room. But to create a healthy divide between "work" & "home", it is important to have a dedicated work area in the house. Here are 8 easy steps you can do to create a clutter-free workspace in any corner of your house.

1. Choose a wall with shelves

Prop a table against a wall which has shelves fixed to it. The shelves break the monotony of a plain wall. They also make for excellent storage and display space.

For additional space, use a rack on the perpendicular wall.

2. Use a rug to delineate the workspace

Adding a rug has multifold effects. It can demarcate the workspace effectively from the rest of the house. It can add vibrancy to your workspace and give it a design element. AND its soft texture can give relief to your feet while taking a break from work!

3. Use a wing chair or a fur rug

Given that you would need to sit on the chair for several hours, it is imperative that it should be comfortable with a good posture. A wing chair would be ideal for this.

If you dont have a wing chair, add a fur throw to your regular chair and enjoy the plush feeling all day long!

4. Add plants to your workspace area

Plants create an oxygenated environment which keeps the mind fresh and active.

Place a creeper on a high shelf or use a foliage plant like a palm to create a warm ambiance.

5. Use colour co-ordinated desk accessories

Accessories can liven up any space! It is the perfect way to create a stylish atmosphere for your at-home desk. This can reflect in your pen stand, paper holder, file holder. Throw in a matching coffee mug or keypad cover to give a complete finished look!

Popular colour themes are rose gold, gold, black & white, marble and clear acrylic. Choose your own style!

6. Create a memo wall backdrop

The most popular way of doing this is hanging a wire mesh on the desk wall. Other creative ways are using an acrylic sheet or a glass white board.

You can add colour and funk to this by using coloured pins, magnets and post-it notes.

Pro-tip: Make sure the colour is aligned with the theme of your accessories.

7. Light up using fairy lights or lamp

This may seem redundant given that you mostly work during broad daylight. You will be surprised to find that simply adding a lighting fixture elevates your desk decor!

You can take it up a notch by winding the wire of the lamp in an interesting pattern around your desk.

8. Manage those cords

Possibly the most overlooked aspect and the biggest culprit of a messy desk!

Use a wire box, wire wrap or an under-the-table cord organizer to hide away chargers of all your devices.

It really is that simple to create a positive, stylish and fun ambiance for your home office.

Ofcourse, all these tips can be used to stylize your at-office desk too!

If you have any more ideas, feel free to drop me a message!