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5 Tips for an Inspiring and Personalized Home Office

January 9, 2025
5 Tips for an Inspiring and Personalized Home Office

MINE Showroom at Naperville Polo Club

5 Tips for an Inspiring and Personalized Home Office

MINE Showroom at Naperville Polo Club

Say goodbye to cookie-cutter cubicles. A home office is a chance to reimagine how your workspace will look, function, and feel in a way that speaks to you. Whether you spring for a storage desk to keep you organized or decorate with beautiful art that’ll keep the inspiration flowing, get started with these five design tips to build your personalized workspace. 
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Desk: Set the Stage

Many folks simply set up their laptop at the dining tables, but having a dedicated setup is crucial to maintaining focus and encouraging more work-life balance. Choosing the right home office desk starts with what you need to work in comfort: Do you need enough space for multiple monitors? Do you want drawers to store pens and papers? Consider function, comfort, and style. Thankfully, home office desks come in a range of materials, designs, and sizes so you can find one that looks and feels great in your home.

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TIP 01

Desk: Set the Stage

Many folks simply set up their laptop at the dining tables, but having a dedicated setup is crucial to maintaining focus and encouraging more work-life balance. Choosing the right home office desk starts with what you need to work in comfort: Do you need enough space for multiple monitors? Do you want drawers to store pens and papers? Consider function, comfort, and style. Thankfully, home office desks come in a range of materials, designs, and sizes so you can find one that looks and feels great in your home.

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Chair: Support System

When it comes to chairs, we like to prioritize comfort and support first — after all, you’ll be sitting here for hours and hours. Consider whether you would benefit from softer or firmer cushioning, breathable fabrics, or any extra features like casters or height-adjustability. In terms of style, unlike stereotypical office chairs, you have many options that can seamlessly blend into your home aesthetic, from a mid-century modern leather chair to a glam velvet one.

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Chair: Support System

When it comes to chairs, we like to prioritize comfort and support first — after all, you’ll be sitting here for hours and hours. Consider whether you would benefit from softer or firmer cushioning, breathable fabrics, or any extra features like casters or height-adjustability. In terms of style, unlike stereotypical office chairs, you have many options that can seamlessly blend into your home aesthetic, from a mid-century modern leather chair to a glam velvet one.

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Storage: Find Order

Cut down on distractions with smart storage. First, we recommend shelves that can serve as an artful backdrop on video calls. Also consider desks with built-in cord management, trays to rearrange desktop clutter, and even larger pieces like filing cabinets if you have a lot of papers. Pro tip: Get a filing cabinet in a different color and material than the usual gray metal. It can bring a personal, homier touch to your work setup.

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Storage: Find Order

Cut down on distractions with smart storage. First, we recommend shelves that can serve as an artful backdrop on video calls. Also consider desks with built-in cord management, trays to rearrange desktop clutter, and even larger pieces like filing cabinets if you have a lot of papers. Pro tip: Get a filing cabinet in a different color and material than the usual gray metal. It can bring a personal, homier touch to your work setup.

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Lighting: Bright Ideas

Did you know lighting can affect your mood and cognitive performance? Retire the fluorescent lights of yesteryear’s offices and refresh your productivity and creativity with beautiful fixtures. For a home office that’s in a corner of the bedroom or living room, try a pendant that shines downward light. This can help visually set your workspace apart while also adding a warm, ambient glow. For small lighting, layer on a task lamp which can help minimize strain on your eyes.

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Lighting: Bright Ideas

Did you know lighting can affect your mood and cognitive performance? Retire the fluorescent lights of yesteryear’s offices and refresh your productivity and creativity with beautiful fixtures. For a home office that’s in a corner of the bedroom or living room, try a pendant that shines downward light. This can help visually set your workspace apart while also adding a warm, ambient glow. For small lighting, layer on a task lamp which can help minimize strain on your eyes.

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Decor: Personality Hire

We wholeheartedly support the idea of “bringing your full self to work,” beginning with the decor in your home office. Remember, this space is your home as much as it is your office, so don’t be afraid to decorate it with personality. To curate a calming and stress-free zone, stick with soothing earth tones and greenery like fresh flowers in vases. For a fun and bold flair, add pops of bright hues, funky wall art, and frames with pictures of friends and loved ones.

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Decor: Personality Hire

We wholeheartedly support the idea of “bringing your full self to work,” beginning with the decor in your home office. Remember, this space is your home as much as it is your office, so don’t be afraid to decorate it with personality. To curate a calming and stress-free zone, stick with soothing earth tones and greenery like fresh flowers in vases. For a fun and bold flair, add pops of bright hues, funky wall art, and frames with pictures of friends and loved ones.

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