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6 DIY Lockdown Renovations For Your Home Office

For many of us, lockdown has completely changed the way that we work.

If you’re now working from home full time, you might find that your home office is starting to feel a bit dull and tired now that you’re spending most of your time there.

If your home working environment needs a bit of a revamp, take a look at this list of six small but mighty DIY home improvements that are sure to turn our home office into the perfect productive haven.

1. Spring Clean

This is a simple enough step, but it’s a basic chore that many of us are desperate to put off.

Break out the duster, furniture polish and binbags and get shifting some of that mess!

If you feel like braving the rest of the house while you’re at it, here are  a few spring-cleaning tips to get you started.

2. Shelving

Whether you opt for some standard bookshelves or a simple overhead ledge, shelves can be a great way to add character to a room.

With a little bit of inventive thinking, shelving can be a great way to solve storage problems. It can also add character to a room, being the perfect place to keep ornaments, houseplants, or family photographs.

Or alternatively, consider a few strategically placed classic novels to make you look super clever on your Zoom calls. (We won’t tell if you haven’t actually read any of them!).

And to make your office more professional looking, be sure to check out Blindstyle online for some amazing blind options.

3. Walls

If you’re thinking about repainting the room, bear in mind that colour can totally affect the ambience.

Neutral tones create a calming professional atmosphere, perfect to offset any work-from-home stresses while keeping your focus. Meanwhile, summery yellow or orange tones can help create a joyful vibe.

Classic colours like black, white or grey might not be the most interesting choices, but a few pictures on the walls can really complement them.

4. Window Dressing

Your window might provide your only glimpse to the outside world, but sometimes in your home office you need to shut that world out and get some work done.

Whether you prefer curtains or blinds, window dressings are super useful for keeping out light, heat and distraction.

If you feel like adding a bit of imagination into your work space, check out this list of creative alternatives to traditional curtains.

5. Doors

A door can completely change the look and feel of a room. Not to mention, it’s an absolute essential if you’re working from home with a full house.

Oakwood Doors have a fantastic selection of doors for any room in the house, and they are still delivering throughout lockdown.

(They sell locks too; in case you need any little distractions keeping out!)

6. Lighting

Lighting can have a real effect on your productivity. Too much, and it can be distracting, but too little and you can find yourself with strained eyes and little motivation.

But there’s no need to start buying all new lamps – something as simple as a new light shade can completely change the atmosphere of the light.

These are our simple tips for renovating your home office. Share yours in the comments below!

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