Workspace Inspiration: How to Design a Luxury Office
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Is your workspace less than stellar and causing more distraction than inspiration? If so, consider these tips to create a luxury office aesthetic.
You may not be aware of this, but your space and surroundings have a significant impact on your mood, thoughts, and behaviors. If the aesthetic is subpar or the atmosphere or aura a bit off, it can cause negative emotions such as anxiety and agitation.
If you find it hard to get inspired or stay focused in your office or workspace, it may be time to assess the quality of your working environment and redesign a more luxurious office space. It is easy to take the features and details of your environment for granted, but they contribute to your ability to be creative and productive.
According to research there is quantifiable evidence that an aesthetically pleasing ambience has a direct impact on your sense of well-being. So we compiled a list of luxury office ideas, and our favorite products, to inspire a more beautiful and functional workspace.
How to create a luxury office
If you are ready to redesign and reorganize your space, consider incorporating these features that will have the most immediate and noteworthy impact.
Beautiful
Many people sit down to work at desks that look dull and dirty everyday, and wonder why they feel depressed and despondent. In order to create a workspace that inspires fulfilling work, it needs to be beautiful. It should be a space that instills positive feelings like pride and satisfaction, just by looking at it.
No matter if you go into an office or work from home, you have at least some ability to beautify your business environment. First and foremost, remove or replace any ugly, broken or heavily soiled objects. Cracked plastic pen holders, rusty old scissors and worn out mouse pads have no place in your new and improved space.
Next, give your desk and any surrounding areas a good scrub. Yes, even if you work in a shared office, this means bringing in suds to disinfect and clean your space until it looks and smells fresh. Nothing is worse than working in a dirty, dusty environment.
Finally, think about adding a few purely aesthetic items that fit your style — such as flowers, artwork or a lovely lamp. These finishing touches make the space yours and make you want to actually spend time in it.
Functional
Because this is your work environment, it needs to be completely functional. Otherwise it can impede your flow, making it impossible to get anything done. A functional workspace requires you to have the right layout and tools at hand so you can do your best work.
If you find that you can't move around comfortably in your space or are constantly missing items you need to perform certain tasks, your environment is not functional. Take a moment to write down the most common activities you perform while in your workspace. Now ask yourself, is your set up conducive for doing this work and doing it well? If not, what exactly is making it hard to do what you need to do?
Perhaps the furniture arrangement is constricting your flow and you need to feng shui your way to a better layout. Or maybe you have outdated or unsuitable technology that slows your progress. On the other hand, you may have a bad chair that is killing your back because it offers zero ergonomic benefits. Or you have poor lighting leading to headaches because you are straining to see well.
If anything in your space disrupts or diminishes your work in any way, you have a functionality issue. So identify the culprit and rectify the problem.
Peaceful
Concentration is key in order to do good work, so it is imperative that your space offers peace and serenity. The communal co-working format, made popular by startups, seems like a productive way to work, but that may not suit all personality types.
Though social interactions are good, having some quiet time and solitude is actually better for concentration, and ultimately productivity. To be more efficient, your space needs to provide you with a means of disconnecting when needed so you can do work without distraction.
A closed door is best, but in the absence of one you can also use signage or visual cues, such as wearing noise-cancelling headphones, to send a clear message that you are unavailable at the moment.
In addition to eliminating noise and distraction, there are other things you can do to make your space more serene. For instance you can play ambient music or spritz a soothing scent (so long as it doesn't bother anyone else). Consider what makes you feel calm and find a way to incorporate it.
Minimal
An important feature of an inspiring workspace is one that is free from clutter. To create a minimal workspace you only need to ask yourself two questions:
what do I need?
what don't I need?
Then simply get started clearing your space of unnecessary things so you create space for what is absolutely essential to your work. A minimal workspace only contains items that help you work with intention, and nothing else.
If you want to go a step further and have the freedom to completely redesign your space, you can also embrace a minimalist aesthetic. Use Pinterest to curate ideas to update your office with simple yet stylish furnishings and finishings that further contribute to creativity and productivity.
Keep in mind that sometimes less is just less. Your goal is not to create a sterile or stark environment that is devoid of any warmth or personal touches.
Natural
Last but definitely not least, incorporating natural elements into your workspace is fundamental. A scenic view, fresh air and indoor plants are just a few examples of ways to bring the outdoors in.
In fact, indoor plants might be the easiest and most beneficial addition to your workspace, especially if you can't control certain elements like having a nice view or opening the windows. Countless research studies prove the positive effects of incorporating greenery into your environment, such as:
managing stress
reducing carbon dioxide
eliminating air pollutants
releasing oxygen
regulating room temperatures
ridding dust and particles
There are certain popular species of plants that are easy to care for and can thrive in low light environments, so adding a little foliage is a low cost, low commitment way to elevate your workspace and reap an amazing set of benefits that will make you healthier and happier at work.
Essential luxury home office products
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Chic Desk
The Finnley Writing Desk by Arhaus will immediately elevate your office space. The hand-finished pine, white oak wood, and stone top is a luxurious way to inspire more productive days.
Ergonomic Chair
The Franklin Ergonomic Chair by All Modern features a sleek mid-century modern design With rich executive-style upholstery and a metal frame, you will exude high-end boss energy in your space.
Macbook Air
Nothing says chic like the sleek and thin design of Apple’s Macbook Air. This portable laptop gives you flexibility to move freely around your space. The innovative features and premium look and feel, will help you get work done in style.
Writing Utensil
When you need to jot things down by hand, do it with style and precision. This writing instrument by Chopard was meticulously crafted from matte stainless steel and comes with a chic display box.
Luxe Planner
Crafted from crocodile embossed calf leather, this zip writing folder can be refilled with Smythson’s iconic Featherweight agenda and notebook paper. It also has space to stylishly store your documents.
Elegant Lighting
The Renato table lamp by Soho Home is finished in a luxe antique brass finish. The faceted glass shade casts a beautiful light, adding a touch of glamor to any space.
Marble Tray
McGee & Co.’s Marble Tray is a beautiful and functional accent for your desk. Designed with gray marbling and clean, straightforward lines, it adds a touch of elegance while keeping your work accessories organized.
Scented Candle
Don’t forget scent when upgrading to your luxury office space. An oversized candle by Diptyque will add sophistication and warmth to your new and improved workspace.
Indoor Plant
Houseplants are a luxurious way to contribute to both your wellness and aesthetic. A stylish indoor plant by The Sill is the perfect chic green option to rejuvenate your space.
Explore
How the brain responds to beauty explores the science behind enigmatic experiences and its impact on the heart and mind.
Why natural light creates a healthier workplace discusses the benefits of bringing more outdoor elements — such as sunlight and green plants — into the home and work spaces.
Our Pinterest mood board provides a plethora of stylish workspace design ideas to inspire your office remake.
Explore these 7 simple ways to use feng shui in your home or office if you are curious about how this ancient Chinese practice can elevate your space.
To set up your workspace for optimal health consider these ergonomic tips for your home office.
