The home office environment is important for many reasons. Aside from being very functional, the setting should be one that makes you feel comfortable, yet ready to get down to business. Whether you’re about to have your home office renovated. Or you simply want to add a touch of character. There are many varieties of vintage and antique accessories that can be added to give the space a special feel. So, how do we make our home offices more stylish and personal? Create the perfect home office for you with these simple tips.
My Experience Working From Home
Whether you’re running a large business, or running your one man band. The best piece of advice i can give when creating a home office is to do it slowly. Work out your working rhythm before you start bringing in all the clutter. See what you currently like and dislike and write notes as you go.
Perhaps there is a large desk that gets in your way day to day. Or, the glare from the window on your screen is blinding. Find the faults first and then plan your attack. The last thing you want to do, as i did, is to buy things you really don’t need. Wasting more, time and effort. To then have to try and get rid of them when they get in your way.
Traditional Treen Objects
If you know a lot about antique furniture, you’ll probably know that treen is a collective noun that’s used to describe wooden household objects. Typically antiques. There are many treen antiques featured in office settings these days. Such as paperweights, cigar boxes or perhaps a stylish coat and hat rack.
While some are functional. Others can be hung on the wall. Or placed strategically in a corridor to add some depth and character to the space. A treen item would usually be turned.
Office Desks and Desk Accessories
Your new office would certainly benefit from a stunning Victorian writing desk. With all the accessories like a leather writing pad and old-world ink pot. You can really create a great working space at home that has character. Some people like to have an antique quill and inkpot combination.
A nice touch even in the most modern of offices where technology is all encompassing. You could always source a Victorian desk lamp or two, which can be carefully placed for optimum effect.
Attractive Antique Wall Art
Looking to break up a vast expanse of plain wall? Why not source a vintage map of the world. Finished in a beautiful timber frame? Or perhaps some old black and white images of London or Paris in the 1920s for a nostalgic effect. There are many online antique dealers with extensive collections. Period items that can be incorporated into an office space. You can really make your home office look special and one of a kind.
Antique Filing Cabinets
If you’re not excited by the boring metal filing cabinets, how about a very stylish and elegant wooden filing cabinet? Both functional and visually appealing.
Wouldn’t it to be great to actually like going to work on monday! In a office you loved spending time in. After all, we spend more time at work than we do our normal lives these days.
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