Design & Decoration of Specific Rooms (10)

Creative Home Office Decorating Ideas
Browse these inspiring home office photos that turn an ordinary den into a creative heaven that's also organized. Jars with lids, nesting baskets and boxes make wonderful selections for storing small items, while drawers and large containers serve as ideal candidates for housing larger craft supplies. Ordinary shelving and bookcases can be treated to a healthy serving of color, and then used to accommodate books, magazines and other research materials for future craft projects. Bulletin boards and chalkboards can be used to display artful ideas that are in progress. Color and pattern can be manipulated within the craft space to assist with the organization of craft supplies. Telecommuters with an artistic side will appreciate creating an art desk that can double for work projects.

Decorating a Workspace
This site offers a lot of information for workplace decorating. Includes tips such as choosing a theme for your workplace, choosing a wall calendar, finding a mouse pad to go with the theme, purchasing decorative stationery, decorating with family photos, choosing a screensaver. Start with the walls that surround your home office. A couple of nice inspiring posters are all you need. If you're looking to save a little money, try shopping online. Don't forget to add your flowers and candles or your cherished pictures. Make it a comfortable and appealing space as well as a space for work. That will improve dramatically the quality of your work, and all of a sudden you'll feel great about yourself! Remember, home office decorating doesn't have to be expensive. Just follow your taste.

Themed Home Offices
Decorate your home office with themes such as English country, old world, Victorian, American country, cottage, minimalist, high tech, garden, Mexican country and Feng Shui. Tips include how to choose a home office desk, selecting themed furniture, organizing a home office and adding decorations to warm up a home office.

Home Office Decorating Secrets
Home offices can accommodate as much office equipment as larger offices, with more comfort and personality. Natural lighting in a home office provides a connection to the outdoors. Figuring out the balance with natural and artificial light in your home office is discussed. Task lighting and ambient lighting are noted, as are dimmers and gooseneck lamps. Also mentions the benefits of a filing cabinet and bookcases. Mentions desks that close when work is done is a décor solution to keep home offices free of clutter.