Home Office Interior Design Tips To Maximize Remote Working Productivity!

This post is provided by Matt Lee.

Remote work can be a challenge. Distractions are abundant, and staying on track can be tough. If you are new to working from your home office, you are probably wondering if it gets easier. 

With a few interior design tricks, you can turn your home office into a productivity sanctuary. 

Here are eight interior design tips to maximize your remote working productivity. 

Interior Design Tip #1: Carve Out Your Space

If your current home office also serves as a guest bedroom or if you are working from the kitchen table – it is time to carve out your own space. 

If you have an empty room, consider using it exclusively for your office. However, if you do not have the extra space, do not fret. Use decorative screens or room dividers to create a blocked off area just for work.

Interior Design Tip #2: Adapt A Minimalistic Aesthetic

Minimalism is all about reducing clutter to clear your mind. Get rid of everything that is taking up space in your home office. Add in extra storage if you need to, but be sure to eliminate any visible clutter. 

It is impractical to try to stay focused if you are surrounded by chaos and clutter. 

Interior Design Tip #3: Go For Low Maintenance 

Do not add extra work to your workday. Choose easy-to-clean materials and surfaces. For instance, instead of a solid oak desk, go for white solid surface countertops, which you can clean with plain old soap and water. Rather than buying a clunky, shag rug, get an easy-to-vacuum, jute rug.

Alternatively, instead of bogging yourself down with tons of little knick-knacks to dust, choose a couple of focus décor pieces to cut down on dusting time. (You get the picture.) 

Interior Design Tip #4: Choose Shades Of Blue

If you are stuck on a color scheme, go for shades of blue. There are plenty of scientific studies that show that shades of blue can increase calm and focus. If blue is not your thing, green is also an excellent color for improving concentration. 

If your job requires you to think creatively, be sure to add splashes of yellow, too. Yellow can increase creativity and inspiration. However, too much yellow can frustrate you, so do not overdo it on the yellow. 

Interior Design Tip #5: Play With The Lighting

If you have access to natural lighting, be sure to keep those windows open during the day. Natural light can improve moods and boost overall productivity. If you do not have access to a window in your home office, focus on choosing lighting fixtures that illuminate your office evenly. 

Stay away from harsh lighting, but be sure that you are not trying to work in an office that is too dim. Both can reduce productivity. There are plenty of unique light fixtures, from hanging lights to standing lamps to boost the lighting, while improving the overall aesthetic. 

Interior Design Tip #6: Add In Natural Elements

Greenery can make you happier and improve your productivity. So, consider adding a few low-maintenance plants to your home office. Plants are also back in style in the interior design world, so they not only provide benefits, but they are chic, too.

Cacti, succulents, ferns, and bonsai trees are all fantastic, beautiful choices. 

Interior Design Tip #7: Create A Distraction Space

When you are at home, taking a break can be dangerous, because it is way too easy to get pulled into Netflix or family activities. Be proactive and set up space in your office for you to step away without actually having to leave your office. 

You can include things like books, a yoga mat, brain puzzles, hand weights, or any other productive distractions in your distraction space. 

Interior Design Tip #8: Custom-Tailor Your Space

The most exciting perk of working from home is that you have full control of your space. Custom-tailor your office to work for you. If your chair is not comfortable, then change it out. If your desk is not the right height, get a new one. If the decoration is making you feel apathetic, get some new décor.

Take note of the parts of your office that cause you the most distraction. Then, work to improve them. Transform your office into a productivity zone specially built for you. 

Start Improving Your Productivity Today

These eight tips are tried-and-true interior design techniques for boosting productivity. If you commit to doing them, you will be on your way to crushing your work goals in no time. You might find that you are more productive at home than you are at the regular office! 

Matt Lee is the owner of the Innovative Building Materials blog and a content writer for the building materials industry. He is focused on helping fellow homeowners, contractors, and architects discover materials and methods of construction that save money, improve energy efficiency, and increase property value.