Tips to Make an Efficient Home Office/Library

Merino Laminates, August 21, 2024

Over a period of time, we have seen a dwindling number of homes that have home offices or dedicated library spaces. But due to the recent pandemic, when the whole world had to work remotely, from the confines of their homes, more and more home owners sought an exclusive space in their homes where they could work with ease and comfort. Today, home offices have become a need in many homes and an efficient home office setup is crucial as most people continue to work out of their residences. A combined office and library space is even better as it can be used by different family members, where they can read, work or ideate in an exclusively built environment that encourages creativity and enhances the focus of the users. Here are some easy design tips that you can use in order to create a productive workspace at home:

· Choose the right spot

Not all of us may have the luxury to dedicate a whole room to have an efficient home office setup, hence, one must identify a good spot in the space they have to create their customised work nook that can be highly productive and functional. You could build a small space using temporary partitions that double up as bookshelves or choose a nook in your bedroom, living or dining room where you can create your work office. Choose a space that has ample natural light and ventilation as good lighting and air circulation are paramount to good mental and physical health and are known to help increase the productivity of the person working in such environments. The space chosen should also be away from the primary lounge space in your home and away from entrances, corridors or foyers where there can be a lot of movement and thus, room for distraction.

· Keep it minimal

Irrespective of which other home office library ideas that you may apply, keeping it minimal should always be your priority! Having a cluttered space with too many things, designs or patterns not only looks garish but also hampers one’s focus and attentiveness. Often a cluttered space can lead to distraction and reduced productivity while also being high on maintenance and upkeep.

 

Choosing laminates with natural wood grains, or plain laminates in soft colours is a great way to create a productive workspace at home that promotes working in a serene and tranquil environment. Merino Laminates has over 500 designs to choose from, where you can pick the finish and colours of your choice to create a productive workspace at home.
As we embrace a life full of gadgets and smart devices, make sure that your combined office and library space has room to accommodate them. Add ample amount of plug points and make provision to sort and hide away wires in order to make your space look neat and tidy at all times.

· Choose the right furniture and accessories

Creating a focused work environment at home calls for comfort as the base to your design. The space that you design, shouldn’t be congested and should allow easy movement of the users. Apart from this, it is imperative that you use the right chairs and seating in your combined office and library space.

 

Choose an ergonomically designed chair for your work desk that is built to the optimised height as per the users and make sure to add an additional couch or chairs in order to have the option of comfortable seating for reading, sketching or to simply retrospect on work. If you are someone who is into consulting and would expect visitors, make sure to add comfortable chairs or seating for your guests in order to make your home office completely user-friendly. This along with the right placement of lights can help you create a space that is elegant and optimised for high functionality. Avoid harsh lighting and choose task lighting instead. You can add different kinds of table lamps, floor lamps, focus lights etc. as they help create a bright, pleasant and a stress-free work environment at home.

· Smart storage for your home office

No home library design tips can be complete without the addition of storage. Maximising space in a small home office/library calls for building in ample storage that may include closed and open storage ideas that can house books, awards or simple knick-knacks that enhance the beauty of the space. Smart storage solutions that are easy to move around, stack or dismantle must be prioritised in order to adapt to the changing needs of the users.

 

As you adopt these home office library ideas to build your private work zone, it is important to understand your own style and aesthetic and to apply the same to create a space that is calming and comforting for you. We spend many hours of our day at our work desk and the design of this area should be a result of mindful choices that help us become more productive without experiencing stress or exertion. Explore an exciting range of colours, designs and finishes from Merino Laminates that you can use to craft your nook just the way you like it!