Guest post- 5 Steps to Redesigning Your Office Space!

This
article is provided by Erica Bryant of Roomations.



With tax
season behind us, now is the perfect opportunity to start fresh and spruce up
your office space. Follow these 5 tips for a successful, design-savvy makeover
month.



1. Switch out furniture



If you
have it in your budget, replacing your current furniture is an easy update.
Starting with your work space, a Parsons or cross base desk are two classic choices.
Both stylish and functional, these desks generally do not take up much room,
lending more space for the rest of your shopping list, such as seating.



Your
desk chair does not have to follow the traditional prototype of having casters. Try
opting for a chic, bamboo side chair. Make this a DIY project, and spray paint
the base of your chair a high-gloss black or matte gold. However, if you are
more comfortable in a chair with casters, a white leather task chair offers
great back support and will complement your new desk.



Extra
seating may also be important if you use your office to see clients and if your
space allows it. In this case, a settee or a pair of armchairs will fill your
space nicely without taking up too much room.



2. Get organized 



The
secret to an efficient work space is staying organized. Built-ins are a
wonderful edition, as you do not have to worry about buying individual
pieces. Choose a designated wall and create a built-in that incorporates storage
necessities such as shelving, cabinets and drawers.



A second
option is to shop for storage systems. The infamous EXPEDIT shelving unit by
Ikea is intended to make your life a bit easier as it offers answers to typical
storage dilemmas. EXPEDIT is specifically designed to fit storage bins,
magazine files, and letter boxes. Many retailers offer these types of small
storage containers in various colors, with white being classic and most popular.



3. Find inspiration



To keep
your creative juices flowing throughout the day, align your walls with matching
frames holding inspirational quotes, Etsy prints and artistic photographs. Mount
a picture rail above your desk to layer your frames and style decorative items and
accessories such as zinc letters, a vintage trophy or a brass figurine.



To
collect your thoughts and ideas, allow a mood board to serve as a space for you
to place all things beautiful. Positioned alongside your desk or hung on an
adjacent wall, let this board operate as a collage of your thoughts and
beliefs.



And if
you are feeling daring, give your walls a face-lift by choosing an accent wall
to paint a bright color. Or for a true transformation, apply patterned
wallpaper.



4. Re-arrange



Every so
often, changing the angles in your room by swapping pieces out or moving your
furniture around will give your room an entirely new look. For example, your
desk does not have to be pushed against a wall. Face it outward for a better
window view and change of scenery. Do not worry so much about cords showing as
those can easily hide underneath a rug. You can even pull out a bookshelf to
use as a room separator. Align it next to your desk, as low bookshelves can
serve as extra work space.



5. Accessorize



Last,
but not least, have fun with the details. The finishing touches of bringing in
new décor will give your space a renewed life. To create a foundation, area
rugs cozy up any space and with pops of color or graphic pattern, can offer the
bold statement you may be looking for. Opt for more color with pillows,
lampshades, or dramatic floor to ceiling curtains.



When it
comes to lighting, task lamps are a trendy option, with chrome and brass being
my top favorites. To add character to your space, hunt for one-of-a-kind table
lamps at your local thrift store. And for an element of drama, hang a chandelier
above your desk, as a true definition of a glamorous redesign.