You don't have to hire a professional interior designer to create a professional home office. There are many inexpensive ways to organize and beautify your space, while helping you to become organized and productive. It only takes a bit of imagination and creativity.
If you're on a budget or environmentally conscious, consider decorating your office with used items. Make a visit to your local thrift store for great deals on desks, chairs, hutches, armoires, shelving and storage units. Check your local newspaper for yard or estate sales or attend an auction. You might be surprised at the items you can pick up for next to nothing!
Art work is a welcome addition to any home office. There are many places on the Internet that offer bargain art work. Choose art that reflects your personality and inspires you. Many decorators use "Motivational" prints in commercial offices. These prints include words of encouragement and inspirational quotes for the business person. Avoid using art work that depicts any type of fighting, such as wild animals confronting one another.
Sculptures or knick knacks can make the home office feel more inviting and homey. Avoid using too many, as it will make the room feel cluttered. Instead, select two or three pieces and place them in highly visible locations or display them in cases attached to the wall.
Whenever possible include live plants in your home office setting. Live plants are symbolic of growth and prosperity, so if a plant begins to wilt, tend to it immediately. If a plant dies, promptly remove it and replace it with a healthy plant.
A popular home office decorating idea is the use of a water feature. Flowing water is symbolic of wealth and the gentle sound of flowing water is calming and relaxing. Water features are available in many styles, sizes and colors.
Some can be hung on the wall, while others are placed on the floor or desk top. When using a water feature, be certain to keep the water clean at all times, otherwise fungi and bacteria can grow.
Aquariums are an excellent addition to any home office. If you do not have space for a full size aquarium, use a smaller desktop aquarium instead. At the very least, place a goldfish bowl with one or more fish, on the left side of your desk as a symbol of prosperity.
Copyright Shrinivas Vaidya
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