A home office may be the only room in your home where functionality trumps comfort. Functionality doesn’t, however, require sterility. When designing a home office, everything from the flooring to the lighting will contribute to your productivity and happiness. Here’s what you should know.

3 Home Office Design Tips

1. Select Proper Lighting

When you’re pouring over spreadsheets or organizing your planner, a flimsy desk lamp probably won’t cut it. Floor lamps, track lighting, and hanging task lighting units enable you to concentrate light where it’s needed and keep fixtures out of the way. Use blue-enriched light bulbs for home office lights. Blue light has a positive impact on work performance and productivity.

2. Pick the Perfect Desk

A desk is the focal point of a home office, so don’t be afraid to go big. An L-shaped desk gives you lots of space for a laptop, a second monitor, and files. A curved desk softens the look of the space. Consider all the other equipment and furnishings in the room—your printer, bookshelves, and cabinets—and choose a desk that complements their style and shape. The versatility of a standing desk or a treadmill version, which can help you stay healthy, are also worth considering.

3. Choose the Right Flooring

The right flooring for a home office is vital. Although timber and hardwood are durable and sophisticated choices, you’ll need to put down a rug if your office chair has wheels. The rest of your furniture will need pads or protective caps to prevent scratches. Carpet is the traditional choice for home offices. It’s warm, muffles sound, and hides dirt and dust well. Choose a carpet that can withstand continual wear and that blends in well with the other rooms in your home.

Carpets To Go in Onalaska, WI, will help you choose the perfect flooring for your home office. They have an extensive showroom of carpets, laminates, woods, and ceramic materials. Flooring experts will help you with installation, design, and maintenance. Visit their website to estimate costs, or call (608) 783-3750 to talk to the staff.