7 items every home office needs

A common misconception is that you need a high-end office full of fancy things to live the dream of working from home. All you need is basic furniture and a room with natural light that you can make look professional. In reality, some people have been living the dream for decades. There are plenty of ways to decorate your home office so it feels like an extension of your living space, without having to pay an insane amount of money.

How do you make a home office stylish? Here are seven items that every home office needs:

1. Storage for all your paperwork.

This can be in the form of those clutter-deterring filing cabinets or simple cubbies in the corner of your desk space.

2. A whiteboard.

This allows you to get creative, which will make brainstorming sessions so much easier. This can be on the wall or the floor, or both. You can also use this to keep track of things like grocery lists and to-do lists.

3. A wireless printer.

If you’re going to be working from home and not just from your desk space, you need a printer that can hook up to your home computer and operate wirelessly. This will allow you to work anywhere in the house without having to run back and forth between computers. There are plenty of office printers you can choose from.

3. An organiser for your books and supplies.

These can be simple book-shelf units or cubbies with organisers. Whatever you choose, you need a place to keep your files, binders and notebooks.

4. A good desk lamp.

You don’t always have to have a fancy task lamp or light set-up to get the job done, but it does help. You could simply go for a nursery-style lamp with soft white light or get fancier with something that pops and features shades of bright colours to fit your personality.

5. A comfy chair and a good desk.

This is the stuff you spend most of your time on, so it’s worth investing in to make it as comfortable as possible. Many websites offer special deals on ergonomic chairs and desks to help support your body as you work for hours at a time. If you’re looking for something more inexpensive, check out second-hand stores and Craigslist to get high-quality items for less than half the price.

6. Wall art (that works).

It’s important to have a little pizazz around your space without going overboard. Invest in a few pieces of art that reflect the nature of your business or that you enjoy. Depending on where you live, this could be anything from clippings of kittens to framed family photos. Don’t forget to get some prints! It doesn’t matter if they’re just some flowers and trees; they add personality to your space.

7. Extra seating (for guests and more).

You can add some extra seating for guests in your living room if you’re lucky enough to have one. Otherwise, you can simply decorate a small corner of your home office with a desk and chair so that people can sit comfortably while you get work done.

Creating a home office doesn't mean it needs to look like your typical office. Hopefully, this article has given you some good ideas.