The idea of working from home has gone from strength to strength in recent years, with more of us embracing the idea of working remotely or running our own small home business than ever before.
When I started PhotoFairytales I worked from the kitchen table, sitting on a back-breaking dining chair that really wasn't designed to be sat on for 8 hours! Thankfully now I have my own dedicated studio to work from (with a nice comfy swivel chair), and I can't tell you how important it is to create a work space that's not only functional and comfy, but inspirational too.
I'll be honest, my studio isn't always this tidy - quite often I'm joined by a clothes airer full of damp clothes! But when you spend a significant portion of your day working from home, it's vital to be able to create a calm space where you can concentrate. At the end of my working day I always try to have a quick clean down of my Desk so that the next morning I can sit at my desk ready for a fresh new day.
Make sure your desk and chair are comfortable and at the right height for you. Ensure you have sufficient lighting too - natural daylight is great, but mix in a great desk lamp too (my desk doesn't get natural daylight, so I have to rely on a wall light and a desk lamp). Personalise your space with artwork, touches of decor and gorgeous stationery to encourage a creative, pleasant environment to work in. Just because you have to work every day, doesn't mean it can't be pretty! Plants look lovely anywhere, so find a corner of your desk or a shelf for some greenery - whether it's real or fake. And keep your desk organised and as clutter free as you can with some practical storage.
Whether you're work space is tiny or spacious, dedicated or shared with other needs in the home (kitchen/work table-type scenario), I've curated a round up of gorgeous handmade finishing touches for your home office space that will make your working day so much nicer! Everything shown is handmade and designed by small, independent creative British businesses...
Part 1: Your Desk
- Pantheon Bookends/Candle Holders, by Goblin Craft London
- Reclaimed Scaffold Board Desk, by Gibbs Design Furniture
- Personalised Mug, by PhotoFairytales
- Hand Crocheted Coaster, by Gracie's Place
- Mousemat, by Studioart22
- Table lamp, by Chiselwick
2) Wall Art & Decor
Items featured, left to right, top to bottom:
- Ministry of General Cleverness personalised print, by PhotoFairytales
- Hello Gorgeous typewriter print, by PhotoFairytales
- Tickety Boo custom made wooden sign, by PhotoFairytales
- Cloud Plaque custom made sign, by PhotoFairytales
- Hot Pink Letterpress print, by Happytomato7
- Linocut library print, by Of Books And Bees
3) Greenery & Plantlife
Items featured, left to right, top to bottom:
- Glasses Plant Pot, by Sculptech3DPrints
- Honeycomb Wall Pot System, by Sculptech3DPrints
- Personalised Planter, by Carve Creations
- Crochet Rose, by Greenhouse Cat Studio
- Motivational Plant Marker, by Jolly Dee
- Handmade Wooden Planter, by Studio Fifty Six
4) Organisation & Storage
Items featured, left to right, top to bottom:
- Wooden Pencil Pot, by Harley and Steffan
- Blush Pink Basket, by Clare Gets Crafty
- Leather Cable Tidy, by ToriLoLeather
- Crochet Lidded Pot, by Janiemade
- Personalised Wooden Doorhanger, by PhotoFairytales
5) Beautiful Stationery
Items featured, left to right, top to bottom:
- Greyhound Notebook, by Michele Willshaw Print
- Pencil Case, by Bees And Blossoms
- Kraft Notecards, by Crafty Ali
- Pink Bow Paperclip, by Crafty Ali
- Houseplant Stickers, by Tishpaints
- Handbound Notebook, by Victoria Snape - Pretty paper goods
Making your home office work space a creative, serene and inspirational area is key to getting through the working day. Make it reflect your style and personality, and create a haven that makes you productive every day. Your home office should be a place that makes you feel comfortable and motivated, so incorporate personalised touches to make your working day a joy.
Sarah :)
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