You probably already know that your environment can affect your mood – it can help you relax, it can cheer you up, and it can also make you more productive. Considering how important productivity is in any work environment, it’s essential to properly decorate the office you – or your employees – work in. So, whether you work from your own home office or you are an owner of a company, here are five ways in which you can upgrade your workplace and boost your productivity.
Office lighting
One of the easiest ways to boost your energy levels is to optimize your lighting. By doing so, you’d also reduce the eye strain you feel after trying to read in low light for too long. One way to do that is by letting in more natural light during the day. So, choose window treatments that are light and breezy. Moreover, your work desk should be positioned in a way that would prevent any glare from the screen, so keep that in mind as well. That being said, natural light alone is not always enough, so make sure to add a few more light sources as well, preferably with LED bulbs.
Comfortable furniture
When it comes to your furniture, as important as it is to choose stylish options, comfort should always come first. After all, you’re not going to care about how well the color of your chair matches your walls if you can’t sit on it for an hour without suffering from back pain. This is especially relevant if your job requires you to sit for longer periods of time, since there’s no way you can do that on an uncomfortable chair and maintain your good mood. Therefore, focus on comfort first, and then deal with the appearance. Moreover, comfort can also be introduced through details. For example, if you happen to work in a bigger company, wireless charging devices could come in handy. They would allow your employees to use their smartphones for making business calls or checking emails without worrying about the battery. So, it’s definitely something that could increase the sense of both comfort and productivity in the office.
Choosing the right colors
The colors you choose for your office can affect the way you’ll feel in it. For example, blue and green shades are good for concentration and relaxation, while red and yellow are better for more dynamic environments. Of course, if you work in a home office, you should also take into consideration your own personal preferences. Some colors can make you feel better or worse simply because you associate them with some event in your past. Moreover, you can also use your brand colors to emphasize your professional identity. If they happen to be too bright for the walls, you can incorporate them through smaller accessories, like stylish floor rugs that would make your office look welcoming and professional.
Add greenery
Studies have shown that plants can help relieve stress, which is why you should definitely add them to your office. No matter how much you love your job or how generally relaxing it can be, you will always feel just a bit better when surrounded by some nature. Not to mention that plants also purify the air, which can improve your concentration as well. Finally, plants offer you plenty of opportunities for customizing your office through decorative pots, vases, and flowers.
Practical and elegant storage
One of the biggest reasons for the lack of productivity is clutter, which usually happens when there isn’t enough storage. So, make sure your office has plenty of practical and stylish storage options, from shelves to storage boxes – and ensure that everything has its designated place. Also, make it a habit to return every item to its place after being used. For instance, if you know that you keep your supplies in the bottom desk drawer, don’t leave them scattered on the desk after work. It takes only 10 min to clean everything up, but it can do wonders for your mood and productivity. After all, when you enter your office in the morning, you’ll feel much more motivated to work if everything is clean and organized.
Decorating your office properly can completely change the way you work inside it – you’d feel more energized, motivated, and eager to get things done. So, think about everything that matters, from the lighting to the furniture, and decorate your office to suit your needs. Once that’s done, you might even be surprised at how much more you’ll be able to accomplish simply thanks to better office décor.
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