How to have the best home office in your company!

Create the perfect home office with help from DIY Homefit

Unsurprisingly, home offices are trending right now. Rewind back to the beginning of 2020, and working from home was probably something you did once in a while. So have a home office as such didn’t really matter, you could settle down anywhere to get your work done.

But as the pandemic continues to evolve, working at home is the new reality for many of us in the UK. We looked at this in our recent article The time for your DIY home office is now. But we couldn’t resist a little update to that article with some emerging trends for home offices in 2021. Particularly with home offices becoming more of a permanent working environment, it’s time to add some of those finishing touches that can transform your office from functional to fantastic.

Wouldn’t it be great on those work Zoom calls to have in the background the office that everyone wants?! No need to blur your background or add a cheesy backdrop – you will be proud to show off your fabulous home office.

Here are five trends for home offices that we think you might like:

Comfort is key

Offices do not have to be boring and uncomfortable. And the thing is, when you are working from home, you are in charge. You can have whatever you like in your home office! Whether that’s a separate seating area, TV or sound system, books and magazines, or even a dart board; it’s totally up to you! We’ve seen offices with comfy chairs, sofa beds, exquisite rugs. The choice is yours.

We love the office below that has a bit of everything. A smart desk with all the tech, plus a separate seating area that could be used for both face to face and virtual meetings or just to chill out. Then the fabulous sliding doors that cleverly conceal all the day to day clutter of office life. This prevents the office being overrun by “stuff”.

This office is the perfect blend of comfort and practicality.

Mix and match

The decor of your office is your domain too. You may want to have a more conventional style, with matching colours for furniture and fabrics, and a neutral theme throughout. But you don’t have to! Why not brighten things up with a splash of colour, as shown in the Ultra-Gloss office pictured below? No need to limit colour to the walls. All DIY Homefit office furniture is available in a wide range of colours and finishes, so you can choose the perfect combination for your taste.

Show and tell

It’s your office so let it tell your story. What does your office say about you? Whatever your passion, let your office reflect that. The small matt metallic office below is brought to life by stunning travel photos, featured as wall art, and also the wildlife floating across the desk. 

So, whether it’s artwork, collectables, ornaments, books, cameras, musical instruments or anything else; use your home office as the ideal opportunity to show and tell. It will also make your working day just that little bit more enjoyable.

Smart storage

One of the secrets of a beautifully decluttered office is smart storage. Here’s where DIY Homefit can help! Our home office furniture range includes various models of:

• Desk
• Cupboard
• Drawers
• Filing cabinets
• Shelves
• Bookcase

Current office storage trends include floor to ceiling storage, flexible shelving, and hidden cupboards. The idea is to use every inch of space so that your office looks minimalist and stylish, like the Ultra Modern office in Alabaster, pictured below.

Make room to share

We know you don’t want to, but there may be times when you have to share your office! Perhaps your partner is working from home too, or the kids need a quiet place for home schooling or homework. If this is likely to be the case then you might want to either have a desk that is big enough for two to share, or perhaps two smaller desks.

The home office pictured below – in Bella Vinyl Sonoma Natural Oak – has a desk that extends around behind the TV, so if needed someone else could sit there. Or perhaps just let them get on with their work whilst you sit back and relax for a while . . . 

So to bring your home office bang up to date in 2021, start by browsing through our range of office furniture to get an idea of what we can provide. Then enjoy starting to plan the home office of your dreams.