{"id":17789,"date":"2020-04-24T11:43:02","date_gmt":"2020-04-24T11:43:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snapfish.co.uk\/blog\/?p=17789"},"modified":"2023-02-28T15:04:06","modified_gmt":"2023-02-28T15:04:06","slug":"7-ways-to-brighten-up-your-home-office-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snapfish.ie\/blog\/7-ways-to-brighten-up-your-home-office-space\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Ways to Brighten Up Your Home Office Space"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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At the moment, a lot of us will be in a position where we\u2019re working from home<\/a>. While for some us, this can be a blessing – having our home comforts around while we work will make the day that little bit easier. For others, it may be difficult to feel focused, there may be a whole heap of distractions and for some of us, we may just hate the look of the workspace we\u2019ve got. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

While we can\u2019t help with the distractions you may be faced with when you\u2019re working from home, what we can <\/em>do is give you a few tips on brightening up that home office space<\/a>. Not only will this give you a much more pleasant place to work for the foreseeable future, it will hopefully get you feeling motivated to crack on with your daily tasks. So, if your home office is needing a bit of TLC<\/a>, check out our top tips to brighten up your workspace!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look for Inspiration<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If you have no idea where to start with home office ideas, your first port of call is Pinterest<\/a> and Instagram<\/a> for a whole heap of inspiration. Whether you find interior design ideas<\/a> that you can work towards over time, or small and simple touches that you can easily include now, there no doubt will be inspiration for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Personal Touches<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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The nice thing about having your own home office is that you can add as many personal touches as you want. Whether that\u2019s in the form of quirky decor and accessories, or by adding a few photos of loved ones, it\u2019s up to you. We\u2019re well known for our photo prints<\/a> here at Snapfish, so why not get a few of your favourite snaps ordered and add a few photo frames<\/a> to your desk?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re short on space, why not opt for adding some of your favourite pics to your desk in another way? One of the benefits of working from is the fact you can help yourself to as many cuppas that you fancy, so you could always treat yourself to one of our lovely photo mugs<\/a> or insulated water bottles<\/a> to bring a smile to your face every time you sip your favourite drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you opt for a classic collage, or a design that matches your personality, there\u2019s something for everyone! Top Tip<\/strong>: add a custom coaster<\/a> to the mix for added inspiration and to brighten up your day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brighten Up Your Walls<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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While we\u2019re on the topic of personal touches, if you want to add a few of your favourite photos to your home office but your desk doesn\u2019t quite have the space, consider brightening up your walls instead with our wonderful range of wall art<\/a>, from canvas to acrylic prints, posters and framed prints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, whether you opt for a single canvas print<\/a> or a few colourful poster prints, there are plenty of options available on both our free photo app or website. If you really can\u2019t decide on what snaps to use, this is the sort of thing that gallery walls are made for. With plenty of ideas for creating wonderful displays with photo prints<\/a>, there\u2019s options for all budgets, all office sizes, and all tastes! Top Tip<\/strong>: Display your photos against a neutral coloured wall to ensure that things don\u2019t look too busy, and it will fast become the focal point of your room. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Declutter<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

No one wants to work in a cluttered office! Therefore, one of the simplest ways to brighten up your office is to give it a spring clean. Give surfaces a good dust, remove any clutter and tidy away anything you\u2019re not using. Keep on top of the smaller tasks too, such as emptying the bin and removing empty plates and mugs when you\u2019re finished with them. Tidy desk, tidy mind!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think About Your Desk Position<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re able to, consider having a bit of a furniture rearrange in your workspace. Interior design experts actually say that your desk should be positioned facing the room rather than a wall, however this may not be an option for everyone! So what can you do when it comes to the best position for your desk? If you don\u2019t really have the option to have your desk facing the room, positionihttps:\/\/www.snapfish.co.uk\/homeng it against a window is a great way to let plenty of natural light in and to ensure the space feels less cramped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colourful Accessories<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Adding pops of colour to your office can be a great way to brighten up your home office and make things more welcoming. Display any desk photos in brightly coloured frames and invest in a few colourful touches such as personalised stationery<\/a> to provide fun finishing touches. If you opt to add a canvas print (or any other print for that matter) or two to your home office, both our website and app design tools allow you to really make the use of bright colours and fun backgrounds, so you can create them to match your colour scheme. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s not just wall decor<\/a> you can add colour too either – why not get creative with our range of personalised notebooks<\/a> and include your favourite shades along with your favourite photos on the covers too? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plant Power<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Finally, adding a little greenery to your office space is a great way to get your room feeling fresh and calm. Opt for something that doesn\u2019t need too much attention (particularly if you\u2019re known to forget about them!) and consider something that\u2019s safe for pets too if you have a furry friend who takes up residence in your office too! Top Tip<\/strong>: Plant a succulent in a personalised photo mug<\/a> for a simple, yet effective potted plant idea. And you can use the mug later when you relocate back to the proper office!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simple, yet effective<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

So there you have it, a few simple ways you can brighten up your workspace! At Snapfish <\/a>we think everyone should be able to add some lovely personal touches to their home office by featuring some of their favourite memories – whether on the walls at your desk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve made use of your photo prints in your home office<\/a>, we\u2019d love to see! Why not share your snaps with us on our socials? We are on Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, Pinterest<\/a> and YouTube<\/a>, so please tag us @snapfishuk or use the hashtag #snapfishuk and show us your stylish workspace!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Written by Amy Jackson – Content Writer at <\/em>My Favourite Voucher Codes<\/em><\/a> – 27th March 2020<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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