Principles of home office design for freelancers

• Small or large office ?!
• Natural light or artificial light ?!
• Light or dark walls ?!
• Modern or classic decoration ?!
• Office chair or comfortable sofa ?!
• Equipment and technology in design; Yes or no ?!
• Some interesting ideas for home office design

In the fascinating world of the Internet and technology, some people prefer to do their jobs remotely and for free. But this has its own difficulties; Because the work environment of freelancers is at home, and if the standards of design and interior decoration are not observed, there will definitely be problems.
Now you may be wondering what is the difference between designing a home office and designing other places? Why should a freelancer have a unique and special work room?
To answer these questions, we must first say that working at home, even continuously, is not an easy task at all! It has been observed many times that freelancers suffer from many physical and mental problems over time and no longer have the same efficiency in their work! For this reason, to design a home office, we must follow the principles related to it in general and in detail so that we can minimize these problems.
In this article, we want to review all these principles and finally introduce you to some interesting ideas for designing home office decoration. For this purpose, it is better to first solve some basic ambiguities about the dimensions, color, style of decoration, decorative elements and the type of office furniture, etc. for ourselves!
1- Small or large office ?!
Some people think that home office design should be large and spacious so that one does not feel tired and can use the maximum motivation and energy to do things. But this idea is completely wrong! Because today it has been proven that you do not need a large area to design a home office, and you can even put the furniture and equipment you need in a corner of the room and follow the design principles in the best possible way!
In general, the dimensions of the home office are less important than other parameters, and to choose a room and turn it into a freelance work environment, it is better to look at other things such as light, windows, family traffic and the sound of passing cars. Pay more attention. Of course, larger rooms have more space for office furniture and are therefore a better choice.

2- Natural light or artificial light ?!
One of the most important parameters in the design and decoration of a home office is the ambient light! Since most freelance work is done with computers and the Internet; So if the workplace light is not standard enough, it can cause problems such as headaches, poor eyesight and depression. In addition, experience has shown that the use of natural light is of a higher quality than lamp and moonlight; This is why you should pay full attention to the following points for lighting your office:
• Select rooms with more windows
• Use light and thin curtains to let in more light
Use OLED lights that simulate natural light
• Use of wall lamps and fluorescents and table lamps

3- Light or dark walls ?!
The energy and atmosphere of a space is known by the color of its walls! To design a home office, freelancers should use colors that are invigorating and do not irritate the eyes. For this reason, light colors such as white or cream are the best choice. But note that in addition to these colors, they usually use complementary colors that are selected based on the color of the office furniture and decorative accessories used in it.
Studies have shown that yellow is very soothing and blue enhances your productivity and your professionalism. Therefore, you can also use these colors to design your home workspace. Of course, it is better to add that everyone's taste also plays a big role in choosing the color of the walls! So if you are interested in a particular color, it is better to use the same color on the walls of the room.
The next point in choosing the color of the walls is the dimensions of the room. In general, light and neutral colors are used to design a small office to make the space look bigger. But if your office is big enough, you can also use darker colors.

4- Modern or classic decoration ?!
Choosing the right decoration style for your home office is very important. If you are looking for modern styles, you should use minimal accessories and neutral colors such as white and gray. But if you like the classic style, the choice of brown and wood colors will be very suitable. In addition, in the decoration of the home work room, it is better to consider a space for rest so that the person can relax without stress and away from the work environment. Here are some tips to help you get started:
• Use curved and round desks
• Install shelves and wall shelves for more order
• Use of minimal decorative accessories and accessories
• The use of small-sized wall frames and inspiring concepts
•    And...

5- Office chair or comfortable sofa ?!
Another important principle for designing a home office is choosing the right office furniture. Experts believe that office furniture should have ergonomically approved specifications so that long-term use does not cause physical damage. For example, we suggest that you look for comfortable and standard models to buy office chairs; Because you are supposed to sit on these chairs for hours! In addition, comfortable sofas are an attractive option for a relaxing space in the study; For example, a comfortable sofa or even a small sofa to drink coffee!
Other furniture used in the study room include partitions, bookshelves, cupboards and filing, which must be made according to the standards and principles of office furniture design.

6- Equipment and technology in design; Yes or no ?!
The last step in designing a home office for a freelancer is to use modern and practical equipment! This equipment helps us to have a better experience of freelance jobs and increase our productivity dramatically. Among these equipments, we can mention the air conditioner. With the help of this device, you can improve the oxygen flow of the room and prevent fatigue and reduce productivity. In addition, control of the working room temperature in the range of 21 degrees Celsius has been suggested by experts.
Note that noise-canceling headphones are also part of the office accessory, which are used to create more comfort and reduce noise; Therefore, it seems necessary to buy one of these headphones.

Some interesting ideas for home office design
So far, we have learned about the important principles of home office design and reviewed its essential points. Now in this section we want to introduce you to some interesting ideas to design your freelance office in the best possible way.
1- Work room in combination with nature
Using green space and houseplants is one of the most unique and original ideas for designing a work room; Because these plants increase oxygen and improve brain function. In addition, in the rooms designed with flowers and plants, there is more positive mood and energy.

2- Using green color in design
Green is one of the colors that few people choose for their office; But this is a big mistake! Because green color can increase the amount of freshness and vitality in the work room and reflect the feeling of a lot of activity. Of course, it should be said that the use of swivel chairs and multiple shelves also makes this style of design more beautiful.

3- Using magnificent libraries
If you are a freelance writer or your job is related to research and writing, you can use global libraries to design your home office. In this way, access to books and resources will be much easier for you and working will be more enjoyable!

4- Optimal use of different spaces of the house
If you do not have enough space to design an office in your home, you can combine unusable parts and create a simple and stylish office. As you can see in the image below, taking the bed to the top of the desk creates a cozy working space.

5- Using custom desks
Custom work tables are made according to your needs; For this reason, they will cover the maximum space required and will meet your needs. In addition, buying a sofa with a contrasting color of these tables adds to the charm of this design.

6- Using artistic elements
This style of design is more suitable for freelancers whose job is related to art. Because the use of special photo frames and different decorative accessories, the space becomes very artistic and leads to an increase in the sense of intimacy and creativity of the environment. Of course, overcrowding may not be to the liking of some people.

The last word...
As we have said, designing a home office for freelancers has special principles and tips that can increase individual productivity. These principles and features include the use of natural light, the use of soothing colors, the use of standard furniture, the selection of accessories appropriate to the style of decoration, and the control of temperature and air conditioning.
Now, in your opinion, what other things should be considered for designing a work room at home, apart from the materials mentioned above? If you are a freelancer or have a home office, please write your opinion and experience to us and other friends so that we can use it and complete the article.