Turning Your Office Into a Creative Space

Surroundings have a profound affect on those using them, so if you want to be creative in your office, you need to make the space more interesting and inspiring. If your office space is looking like the last hold out in the decorating plan, take action. There are simple ways to make your office space one that can lead you to be creative and innovative. Paint colors, furniture and art on the walls all can lead to a more creative space. A good sound system and improved lighting can also help make your office a better place to work in.

One of the first and most important steps in improving your office is a good cleaning. Dust motes and piles of old papers and magazines do not lead to inspired thinking. Clutter and disorganization have to be done away with to make your office function better. De cluttering the space will make it easier to keep neat and clean. Take a good look at everything in your office space, getting rid of anything that is not needed or not serving any purpose for you. When you have cleaned out your office space you can add things that you need for a creative space. Once you are down to only what you need, make sure the furniture is arranged in the best way for working in the office efficiently and in comfort

The next thing to consider for your creative space is paint color. Be more creative than white walls and an oak desk. Pick colors that are pleasing to you and that help you feel relaxed and comfortable. Colors that are good backgrounds for interesting artwork work well. Think about colors from nature like moss green, quiet blues or sandy tans. You want colors that will relax you, but not put you to sleep. Medium tones are better than pastels or too dark colors. If you have carpet in the office area, its color will need to be taken into consideration.

Make sure the furniture in your office space is of good quality and has space for storage of your electronics, working and relaxing. The desk should have storage in drawers and shelves and a work surface large enough to hold your computer, printer and other office equipment and allow you work space. File cabinets and book cases should be strong and attractive. Have enough shelving and file drawers to hold all your books and records. You should have a good, comfortable desk chair on wheels and, if there is room, a comfortable easy chair for relaxing and thinking.

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