For additional accents for the room, try an area rug, or add pillows to
chairs or couches you may have in the office. Everything doesn’t have to be the
same color, so choose furniture pieces and colors that you think will go best
in your office. It’s also a good idea to have matching office supplies and
equipment. This may not be especially feasible for your budget right away, but
if you can afford it, try to purchase office equipment, like a computer,
printer, and fax machine in the same color. For a cheaper way to coordinate,
try buying pencils, pens, paper clips, and Post-it Notes in matching colors.
This helps to keep your office supplies in order, and shows potential clients
that you definitely want to make a professional statement.
Once you’ve got your new office in order, try your best to keep it clean. If
other members of your family use the office as well, ask that everyone do their
part to keep the home office looking its best. You may even want to assign each
family member a file cabinet or drawer to store their things. For extra
reinforcement, post a sign as a friendly reminder on the door of your office to
keep the office clean (for yourself and your family). Then, try working in your
office for a few hours at a time to get a feel for the new space, and to change
anything that you find isn’t working. With the right decorating and
organization, you’ll be amazed how much more work you’ll get done in your new office!