How to Decorate a Farm Office

Everyday objects found on the farm can serve as decorating inspiration.

Whether you run a commercial farm that produces on a large scale or a small, family-run farm that distributes locally, having a comfortable and inviting office space is important. Farm offices are places where farmers and employees conduct vital administrative tasks such as accounting, inventory and sales. The offices can also provide a place of rest and escape when a break is needed.

Instructions

1. Decide on a budget. Before embarking on a big decorating project, it’s best to come up with a set spending limit. Look at what you already have. If you want new office furniture but can't justify spending the money, putting a new coat of paint on an old wooden chair or a slipcover on a couch can save money while still sprucing up the office. Paint is the cheapest and easiest way to give an office a new, fresh, inviting look. Consider painting the walls a eye-soothing color, in a pastel shade such as a light yellow or blue.

2. Consider the image you want your farm to portray to anyone who may visit the office. An office that includes farm memorabilia and photographs show visitors you take pride in your business. Decorate the office with any awards or certifications your farm has earned. Regardless of any decorating style, be sure to include something on the walls, as bare walls make for a stark, dull environment that may negatively affect anyone who spends significant time there.

3. Look around the farm for objects that could be incorporated into the office as accessories. A barn window frame that’s no longer usable could be mounted on the wall and the weathered hubcap from an old tractor could be polished and placed on a shelf.

4. Add potted and hanging plants for a relaxing environment. Fill vases with fresh flowers, such as sunflowers, that you may have on your property. Choose cheerful window treatments, such as red gingham or yellow-checked curtains, that have a country flavor.

References

• Farm Industry News: Develop a space for who you are
• All Business: Tips on Decorating Your Office Space