Clear Your Space To Clear Your Mind
Are you looking to freshen up your home office this Spring? A minimalist theme remains a design classic, and can help keep you sharp and focused as you free yourself from clutter! From clever storage ideas to simple yet sleek design and decor, we have the best hacks for you to create the minimalist office you’ve been dreaming of.
It can be easy to feel overwhelmed when looking at redesigning a space - especially one you spend so much time in and is likely a busy space! But if you know where to look, and where to invest in bigger changes, it can be easier than you think. So, let’s start off small with some decor and storage change suggestions…
It’s All In The Detail
When you start to look at your workspace with an eye to redesigning, you might start to find areas of dead space or problem points that can be revitalised with some simple decor and accessory updates.
If you're looking at replacing your desk that sits against a wall, how about a lick of chalkboard paint for a stylish, simple, yet useful pinboard replacement? Or, better yet, a minimalist yet statement desk or standing lamp that can not only save your eyes, but help develop a curated, luxury feel to your office space.
Alongside these additions, bringing nature into any office space is always a wise move. The fresh splash of colour alongside the shapes and texture of houseplants add particuarly strong visual interest to a minimalist office. Stacking or towering plant stands - like this piece from Wayfair - can be a handy addition if you’re short on space.
How about some reliable, well-designed storage solutions to keep everything filed in order? Our organiser or under desk drawer could be the perfect thing.
Levelling Up
If that’s whet your appetite, perhaps you’re ready for a bigger change. Investing in a new desk might seem complicated or overwhelming, but with a little research it can be made simple, and can completely update your space for a better working environment.
Something classic like the Square Home Office Desk could be just what you’re looking for. This desk offers plenty of room for your workstation, office phone, and documents without feeling cluttered, whilst also freeing up space underneath for unobtrusive storage solutions. The elegant wood tabletop is accented by premium steel legs that offer a subtle industrial feel. If this is a design style that inspires you, metallic and industrial style decor like the range at Vincent & Barn, or even brick wall decals on a feature wall could further the theme across your office space.
Or alternatively, how about the futuristic Comhar All-In-One Standing Desk? With an ultra-sleek design, hidden keyboard tray, and discreet USB and charging ports built in, this desk takes minimalist design to new heights. The adjustable desk height also allows you to find your optimum working height whilst standing, so you can truly reap the benefits of a standing desk. Workers who use standing desks have reported better focus, less back pain, and better overall health - so there’s really nothing to lose and a lot to gain from this minimalist move.
Time To Get Comfy
You spend at least 8 hours a day in your office chair, so it needs to stand up to the test of time! Having a comfortable, durable, and fully supportive office chair can be hard to find in a truly minimalist style - but they do exist, and can really transform your office, and your productivity.
This simple classic in the Flexispot range offers excellent ergonomic support, whilst also coming in a range of colours to offer a beautiful accent to a monochrome, minimalist setup. London-based interior design, writer, and stylist, Cate St Hill, suggests the use of considered bursts of colour in minimal spaces to brighten and energise the room, and that “points of colour dotted through the room that are connected to one another” can really tie a space together and suggest a fresh, exciting energy.
Along with the ability to refocus your working space with a burst of colour, the robust base, 360-degree swivel wheels, easy lock height adjustments, and a removable cover, make this an office addition that will stand the test of time, no matter how long your working day is.
Get Ready To Refurb!
How’s that for a crash course in minimalist office design?! Hopefully there’s something that sparks inspiration for you and can lead to a fresh, revived work space for the year ahead.
Whether it’s the little details that are making the difference for you, or a statement piece of office furniture that sets the scene, incorporating minimalism into your working space can be a great way to change things up. Go forth and refurb!
