The creation of an office, space just for you to work in can be something pretty special. It is going to be the space that you create, think, work and earn from. In the age of the startup, freelancer and small companies, it makes sense to have a neat space for you to work in. But, much about the office will depend on what you really need it for. 

Plan 

The chances are you have a reasonably modest budget, so planning is going to pay off when you take your time to do it. You want to have something that feels warm and welcoming so the door and the immediate view is essential. Consider the kind of flooring and walls that you think are going to work best. Try to source something local to you too, for example, rather than searching for ‘concrete for flooring’ search ‘concrete delivery Birmingham’ so that you can work with someone closer on creating the floor. If you are a dab hand at decoration, then you are free to create something amazing. If not, and it is in your budget, get in touch with a decorator and create something special for yourself. Think about where you’ll put things like your computer – for example, is there an area in which the sun will hit your screen and ruin your working time? Where are the outlets? 

Inspiration

Your office should inspire you. So you should take care to fill it with things that you enjoy. Photos that you have taken on your travels, words or quotes that set you off in the best mood, and artwork that gets your creative juices going. Try to include colours that are known for naturally boosting productivity and creativity too. Green plants can go some way in creating this for you. They will also keep the air clean for you too. In fact, it is suggested that plants can increase your productivity by as much as 15%. 

Brain Dump Space

The chances are some of your most excellent ideas will not come while you are sitting behind a desk, but instead, they will appear as you pace the room, fidget with pens or doodle on a notepad (all of these are great things to help your brain make connections). How you create the space is up to you, but you ideally should have some. A pinboard is typically easy to use, and you can move things around, adding new elements and continually reference it. Make sure you have notepads, a range of pens and a printer to help you. 

Being able to run your business from home is a beautiful thing, so it makes sense that you should create a space that is perfect for you to work in. To help you do your work to the best of your ability, having a comfortable chair, and ergonomic desk is just one part of it. Being surrounded by images and works of art that naturally boost your mood is going to make the whole thing even more enjoyable.