Hi Guys! Hope you are all doing well and staying safe. If you saw my first blog post, I wrote about 6 essential tips in setting up your home office. If you didn’t catch it, you can check it HERE.

Today, as promised, I wanted to highlight some of my own personal favorite pieces. Sadly, my home office is currently under construction (or more truthfully stalled due to many reasons! sighhhh), but IF I could set it up, I imagine you could find a few of these following items in there!

I break down exactly why I chose some of the major pieces that I do. Take a closer look at my selections below and let me know what you think!

Simply put, I love the angles and straight lines of this desk. But it is not only a thing of beauty, it is also functional with cable management and a center drawer that flips down for a keyboard. Anything that can help me hide away clutter, is amazing. As for the chair, although there are plenty of ‘prettier’ pull-up chairs out there (I’m looking at YOU), I wanted to make sure comfort and function were my primary targets, since I’ll potentially be spending hours here (even post pandemic). Having casters and arm rests are both helpful ergonomically and functionally. I bring in warmth via some of the warmer tones as well as the textures in the room, especially the rug. Again, I opted for simple, straight lines, and as a bonus, it is an indoor/outdoor rug that will help keep wear and tear down. I also wanted to bring in some dark tones to play off the warmth in the room. The MC black metal sconce not only helps me build contrast in the space, but functionally it provides me task lighting all the while keeping my desk clutter free! Win, win.

Ultimately, I wanted to create a space that was clean, minimal yet warm. And if I’m spending all day in there, it has to be functional and comfortable. I talk about how important color is in my previous post, and I wouldn’t dare create a space without some splashes of color! I bring those in with whimsical artwork and of course, via plants. I may have ‘splurged’ a bit on some pieces here, but hey, a girl can dream can’t she? Ha.

Thanks for reading and if you have any questions on how to set up your own home office, I’d be happy to help. As always, I’d love to hear from you! Oh, and don’t forget to subscribe HERE.

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DESK - CHAIR - STORAGE SHELF - RUG - SCONCE -LINEN PINBOARD -ART

Hi Guys! What a crazy time we are all living through right now. If someone had told me a few months ago that we would all be stuck in our homes for two months straight during the best season of the year (Spring, duh!) , I would have thought they were nuts. Amirite?!

Well, here we are and more and more of us are working from home; at least the lucky ones are. There are a lot of silver linings of this time period and i’m sure if we don’t already see it, we will soon enough. But for now, let’s make our time working from home the best! So, how do we set ourselves up for success?

SET A DEDICATED SPACE FOR WORK
When I started working from home last year, I quickly realized that having an actual workplace that I ‘go’ to everyday was important. It kept distractions to a minimum, but it also helped me create a ‘routine’. If you have a proper Office, you are already a step ahead of the game! Otherwise, find a nook of the living room, a bedroom, or maybe even consider converting an unused closet. Set it up with whatever YOU need throughout the work day - and wherever it may be, make sure there is some sort of separation from your ‘play’ space.

GET COMFORTABLE SEATING
Whether you have an actual rolling desk chair or are pulling up a chair from your dining table, just make sure it is comfortable. Ensure you are sitting up straight, with sufficient lumbar support and your feet are flat on the ground. While we are talking ergonomics here, your monitor should be at eye level, or just slightly lower while your arms should be at a 90 degree angle.
ADD COLOR
Adding a few splashes of color via paint, accessories or artwork in your space will keep the space interesting, personal and keep those productive/creative juices flowing throughout the day! If you are mostly just squatting temporarily in the short term, think fun colorful desk accessories or a personalized picture frame! And if you have an actual office space, the options are unlimited. Do not forget to give those walls some love (paint or wall art) and maybe think about throwing a fresh coat of colorful paint on those built-ins. Oooh, fun DIY weekend project anyone?

ADD PLANTS
This kind of goes in hand with the last point, but plants are so vital. They add color, they filter the air, and they literally bring life to a dull space. Studies have actually shown that having plants in the workspace can improve employe health and reduce sick days. Up until about 6 years ago, I don’t think I had a single plant in my apartment. So I get it! I remember thinking ‘sounds like just another responsibility!’ But really, you guys, if you don’t already have a little green friend by your workspace, add one. You’ll thank me, and yourself!

GET PROPER LIGHTING
This kind of goes without saying, but making sure a space is well lit for working is vital. Having daylight is best, but when that is not possible, make sure you have enough lighting to keep your eyes from (eventually) getting strained. Add a task lamp on the desk or a hang a cute corded sconce on the wall above. Light up your space in style!

DECLUTTER DAILY
Guilty here! I may not do this everyday, but it is something I am working on. Granted, it can be tedious to tidy up everyday, but it can really help keep the sanity. And somehow, I always feel better afterwards! Keep your workspace organized and clean and your mind will follow.

Thanks for reading! If you need specific recommendations on your home office or have any questions, please reach out. I’d love to hear from you. I’ll be rounding up some of my favorite pieces of office furniture and accessories in an upcoming post. So don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE HERE.