How to Decorate a Small Home Office

Home office decor should be selected to be space efficient.

Space can sometimes be an issue for the self-employed, home-based worker. Whether your small home office is in a closet or in the second floor walkway, it should be planned accordingly for its purpose. Even the smallest of offices can contain everything that you need and a few excesses by doubling the decorations as useful items.

Instructions

1. Plan your desk according to the size of the room and your overall needs. If you need to fit two computers and a printer onto the desk, and it's a tight room, consider using a thin, long desk. Consider even a wall mounted desk for added space efficiency.

2. Create appropriate storage space for all of your office needs. If your home office is also where the bills are kept and financial information is stored, consider using a magazine or mail rack on the wall.

3. Plan for efficient lighting. The ideal lighting for any office is natural light. If natural light is not accessible, consider using fan lights or other above-head lighting. This ensures there is one less item cluttering your desk or floor space.

4. Select an office chair that can be fully pushed underneath the desk. This ensures enough walking space for comfort of movement.

5. Avoid over cluttering an office. If the purpose of the office is writing or running the household, don't use the space for a pantry, second kitchen or playroom.

References

• House & Home: Small Home Office
• Country Living: Double-Duty Makeover
• Country Living: Transform A Closet Into An Office