Things You'll Need:
- Design plans
- Inspiration
- Take Action
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Step 1
Take out some paper and create a blue print. Measure the size of your walls. Know exactly how much space you have to work with. Measure all of your windows and door frames. Decide what your home office budget will be. If your budget is plush, hire a professional designer. Share your blue print with them. If your designer is taking your design idea, and turning it into an idea that you are not comfortable with, find someone else. Your ideal designer will confirm visually that they understand your design concept. They also will give you a realistic budget of turning your home office design idea into reality.
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Step 2
If your budget is a little less plush, consider doing it yourself. Take your blue print and look through online home office catalogs. Find a style that you love. Write down all of the style numbers, and prices. Hire a student designer to help you. Students who are experienced can help you at a great price. Many times they are just starting their careers and would love to start their portfolio.
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Step 3
If you can not find a designer do it yourself. Your inspiration may be lacking. You may want someone else to validate the overall design concept. Simply order books, or design magazines to give you a great idea of a professionally designed home office. Take note of all the details. Look at the complimentary colors. What wall color did
the designer use? The curtains, window treatments, accessories, furniture style, and artwork are all up to you. -
Step 4
Select colors and styles that you personally love. How do the colors make you feel? Does it promote a good environment for being creative, thinking, and solving complex problems? If you need more ideas before you can complete your home office planning, watch hgtv dot com. There are many design shows that you can watch online. If this is your first design project, find other people online who have been successful in their home office project. There is a section of the website that showcases everyday people's spaces in their homes that they personally have decorated.
