Is it finally time to update your home office or study? This is quite an exciting undertaking; the chance to transform your office and ensure that it remains a place where you can work, manage, play, and relax is crucial – otherwise, this space isn’t serving its greatest purpose. That said, you might be unsure how to go about redesigning and repainting your home office. Here are some tips to keep in mind.
1. Take Advantage of Natural Light
No home office should ever feel dark, gloomy, or depressing; this will make it harder to get work done and stay positively minded! Make sure your office has plenty of light to cut down on eye strain, headaches, and mental slumps. Position your computer so that there’s no glare on the monitor from a window or lamp, and if too much natural light is entering, consider putting up curtains. Just keep in mind that it’s also possible for light to impact the appearance of your painted walls and cabinets, especially if you have overhead lights, wall sconces, or lamps in your home office. Be mindful of the interplay between light and shadow, and plan things out accordingly.
2. Paint Your Walls a Color You Love
Our culture has an obsession with neutral-colored office spaces – white, grey, beige, greige, and other similar shades seem to dominate home and professional offices alike. But for your home office, you need a color that’ll get your work motor humming and send your productivity levels soaring. For some people, that’s a bright and cheery color like sunset orange or lime green. For others, a calming shade like sea foam green or navy tends to fit the bill. Though it might seem hard to believe, colors can influence your mood, so be sure you’re doing your research and making a choice that makes you happy and feel right at home!
3. Create an Accent Wall
On a related note, one of the best ways to use a paint color (or wallpaper) you love without fully committing to it is by creating an accent wall. Sticking to just one wall can sometimes be just as impactful as painting an entire room, especially if you’re opting for a rich, bold shade. A few trendy tones include navy, teal, sage, or slate blue. You can complete the look with a stylish accent table, cozy daybed or couch, and a lavish floor lamp. Houseplants, artwork, and tasteful memorabilia also look fantastic up against an accent wall.
At the end of the day, your home office needs to be a place where you can settle into a comfy desk chair and power through your workday – and the right paint color can do quite a lot to establish the atmosphere you’re looking for. If you’re ready to paint your home office without having to miss a bunch of work, don’t hesitate to entrust things to a team of contractors to ensure a job well done!
About Platinum Painting of Keller
Here at Platinum Painting, we’ve proudly assisted hundreds of homeowners in Keller and the surrounding DFW metroplex with a wide range of interior and exterior painting projects, and if you’re hoping to renovate your home office, we’d be more than happy to help. If you have any questions about the blog or you’d like to set up a FREE in-home estimate with our team, please visit us online or call us today for assistance. Telephone: (817) 380-4404.