How To Add Personality To Your Office Space

Whether at home or in a traditional setting, your office should be the place you feel most comfortable and productive. Believe it or not, your workspace layout can be directly affecting you. A dull and uncomfortable environment may make you moody or sluggish, which can reflect in your work. 

If you’re in need of an office makeover, here are 5 tips to revamp your office and make it the productive powerhouse you need.

Tip #1 - Learn Color Theory 

Colors majorly affect our moods in ways we don’t even realize. Greys and neutrals- although sleek and professional- can find us feeling bland and bored. Adding a splash of color, whether in furniture, accent wall, or decor, can help majorly without giving up a professional aesthetic. Some buildings may not allow for major changes such as painting, however, but even small items such as picture frames or colored writing utensils can help, which brings us to the next tip:

Tip #2 - Invest in Office Decor

There’s no better way to make an office cozier than some good office decor. Pictures of family and friends, themed pencil holders, or artsy prints are a great way to spruce up your office space. Desk toys are also a fantastic investment for when you need a quick break. You can also: 

Tip #3 - Buy Some Plants!

It has been proven plants are mood boosters. Small desks or hanging potted plants are a great way to add some greenery to your workspace. Be sure to do your research beforehand about which plant will be best suited for your space. Some things to consider are lighting, size, and maintenance. 

Tip #4 - Furniture 

It goes without saying it is extremely hard to work if you’re physically uncomfortable. Investing in quality furniture helps a ton when it comes to productivity. The beauty of furniture is it comes in every style imaginable. There is a chair for everybody and personality type. A great way to tie in your personality is through the furniture you purchase. Speaking of comfort:

Tip #5 - Technology 

In a fast-paced digital world, technology is an incredible addition to any office space. Having the technology best suited for your occupation is sure to save quite a few headaches. Computers, TVs, phones, etc all come in a multitude of styles and colors too, so there is definitely one perfect for you.

Although these are just the tip of the office design iceberg, we hope you learned something that you can apply to your own office space.  


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