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DECOR TIPS TO SPRUCE UP YOUR WORKSTATION
Getting bored of the greys and whites of your office workstation? Here are some decor ideas that will lend a personalised touch to your desk
For working adults, who spend a considerable chunk of their day behind a computer screen, perched at a workstation, the surroundings can get a bit monotonous. Be it a corporate setup, or home office add a personal touch to your work space? “Workplace today is about innovation and inventive design. We spend so many hours in office. It’s only natural for us to seek a space that clicks with us,” says decor expert Suparna Handa.
A BEGINNER’S GUIDE
You don’t have to completely overhaul the workstation, but there are a few fundamental pointers that can you can start with. “Invest in artefacts, colourful accents to add vibrancy. Refurbish your space with a creative artwork and wallpaper,” says Handa. While workstations facing a wall can feel claustrophobic, deck it up with artwork to bring it to life. “Indulge in ornamental greens to bring an outdoor vibe for long work hours,” she adds. Interior designer Varija Bajaj says, “I believe in creative work place which tickles your mind to think better. It should inspire you to strive for better in your work.”
A QUICK HOWTO
Small amendments can make a huge difference in your mind and performance. The first step should be to get rid of any clutter. “Declutter and keep only those things which are important. Use drawers or trays to segregate work in order to prioritise tasks,” says Bajaj. The second task is to add colour. “Neutral tones work the best for workstations with hints of flashy colours along with borders or pin boards which can be changed from time to time,” she adds. You can also get creative with pen and sticky notes and put up drawings, sketches and calligraphed quotes. “If you doodle, use your pen to draw in the partition between your desk,” says architect Resham Sethi.
“For a personalised touch, add a soft rug under your chair. The soft texture will help you unwind and that’s how you can pamper yourself in office,” she says.
THE MIGHT OF LIGHT
A factor that one might tend to sideline is lighting. While office spaces come equipped with ample lighting, you can spruce up your desk with a small lamp with soft yellow light to soothe the mind.
For those in a more creative workspace, a bit of quirk can be added with lava lamps.
“Lights have a vital role to play in your performance. White lights are best suited for people working in active operations because they need to be alert. Warm white light is
suggested for creative minds who need to relax while thinking,” says interior designer Varija Bajaj.
A BREATH OF GREEN
It’s very important to breathe fresh air, and the ventilation in an office most of the time is not enough.
“Adding terrariums, succulents or mini indoor plants such as peace lily, weeping fig is a good idea as it will provide you fresh and clean air,” says Sethi. And, plants look pretty and break the colour scheme, too.