If commuting during rush hour just isn’t for you (and your work schedule allows), you might be considering a condo home office. While most home ‘offices’ during COVID’s lockdown were pretty make-shift, it might be the perfect time for more intentionality in creating a space in your condo that’s simply for work.

Outfitting a home office is a fun challenge because it requires you to consider both design and functionality. As you approach an aesthetic to this space, consider what it will mostly be used for within the context of work: if your job requires you to spend most of your time on the phone, that might require a different set-up than a career that involves a lot of reading or designing on a screen. 

Whether that be turning your bedroom into a home office or even creating work-from-home space for two, once you have an understanding of what you’ll need out of your condo home office, consider these four tips to make your space as useful and enjoyable as possible.

4 Design Ideas for Your Condo Home Office

1. Make the desk your favorite part. No matter what you’ll be doing in your home office, your desk will undoubtedly be the centerpiece of the room in terms of scale and design. Consider how the look of your desk will influence the rest of the space; and for that reason, you might opt for a more unique desk to ensure that the rest of the decor fits naturally. Desks also offer many different functions, such as standing/sitting, vanities and spaces for hobbies, so choose this piece of furniture wisely.
2. Consider an accent wall. If your job requires you to spend most of your day on video calls, an accent wall can become a built-in Zoom background while keeping your space bright and unique. From patterned wallpaper to a gallery wall of frames, the options for accent walls are endless and can be tailored to any taste or budget.
3. Add inspiration. What inspires us varies greatly from person to person. For some, a sports player or quote motivates them; for others, art or past travels might evoke inspiration. No matter what gets you out of bed in the morning, incorporate a visual element of your muse into your office – not only will it make you enjoy the space more, but it will motivate you as you use it.
4. Plan for rest. Even though offices are spaces dedicated to work, incorporate a physical reminder of rest into your design by including a couch or lounge chair. Having an additional seating option outside your desk will provide you with a different way to use the room, and will ensure that you build breaks into your workday.

No matter how you want to design your home office, the Luxury Living team can partner with you to find the condo and office space that fits your needs, job and lifestyle. Reach out to us today to get started!

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