5 ways to make your home office more comfortable
Whether your den is an actual corporate HQ or simply a part-time workplace, combining comfort, efficiency and personal style will make business seem more like pleasure
BLEND THE COMFORTABLE WITH THE CORPORATE. In the digital age, most of us use less paper and generally need less desk space. Under these circumstances, armchairs, sofas and other non-traditional furnishings may be just as or more useful than swivel chairs or filing cabinets.Stacey Brandford for The Globe and Mail
CREATE A RELAXATION ZONE. Try incorporating an actual den/lounge into the mix. In this room, a pair of ultracomfortable chaise longues are as practical as they are luxurious, inviting the user to flake out at the end of a long day or just recline during a phone call.Stacey Brandford for The Globe and Mail
CONQUER THE CLUTTER. If your office has a closet, you can easily turn it into valuable space for customized storage by removing the clothes rod and replacing it with wood shelves and dividers (painted in a snazzy colour scheme to complement the room).Stacey Brandford for The Globe and Mail
SUPPRESS THE CUBICLE ETHOS. The addition of decorative fabrics, elegant wallpapers and meaningful artwork helps add a positive element that both appeals to the eye and fosters creativity, resulting in a personalized workplace that will inspire you every day.Stacey Brandford for The Globe and Mail
MATCH METAL TONES FOR DECORATIVE COHESION. Removing old knobs and re-plating them in a finish of your choice for about $10 each is a terrific way to update an inexpensive desk find. Apply the same finish to light fixtures, picture frames and high-tech tools!Stacey Brandford for The Globe and Mail