If you’re still working from home, you may be feeling down about your current workspace. While working from home can be convenient for you. It’s important to make sure your home office space keeps you motivated. The best way to do that is to change up your style! Here are some of the easiest ways to boost the mood of your space:
Compartmentalize
If you’re working at home, it is easy to get distracted by your typical home responsibilities, since they are now right in front of you. To stay focused on work, try designating different areas for certain activities. By assigning specific areas for fitness, work and leisure, you will have an easier time letting your brain and body know what you should be focusing on.
Try Some Color
Adding an accent wall, or even painting a whole room, is one of the easiest ways to immediately boost the mood of a room. Consider adding a feature wall with color and then add a new light fixture to the space where you work during the day. If you’re not ready to commit to painting your walls you can use accessories like throw pillows, curtains, or artwork to bring color into your space.
Declutter!
Spending more time at home can make a space that didn’t seem cramped before feel overwhelming. There’s no better way to bring harmony to your space than decluttering. While having a clean, decluttered space is aesthetically pleasing, it can also reduce your stress and help you stay focused on work instead of worrying about all the clutter in your field of vision during the day.
Try a Digital Detox
Staying informed is important, and many jobs require technology, but cutting down on screen time can greatly impact how you feel in your space. To reduce screen dependence, set up manageable boundaries based on time or place. Designate phone-free times or remove tech devices from your bedroom or living room for a daily reset.
Lighten Up
If your home is now your office, you can now control the light conditions of your workday. Natural light is one of the best ways to literally and figuratively lighten up a space. Try positioning your desk near a window and keep drapes and shades open during the daytime. You can also add reflective surfaces to enhance the light in dark rooms.
If you’re looking to buy or sell a condo or home in the Twin Cities or the surrounding areas, please feel free to contact Shannon Lindstrom, Realtor with RE/MAX Results at 612-616-9714 or visit www.ShannonLindstromRealtor.com at your earliest convenience.
