Whether you work from home, from an office or hybrid working. It's extremely important to keep a clean, tidy and attractive workspace. A clean environment plays a pivotal role in promoting productivity. It fosters a positive work atmosphere, reduces stress, and promotes overall well-being. Continue reading for our top tips on how to brighten up your workspace.
GREENERY
Plants and flowers are one of the best ways to brighten up a workspace. Adding some indoor potted plants such as succulents or cacti is a great way to add some green décor. They also don't require a lot of maintenance. If you’re lucky and have a bit more room to play with then fresh flowers can bring a burst of colour and hanging plants and baskets will create a lush greenery.
Plants can improve your office’s air quality by removing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen. Research has found adding plants to the workplace decreases stress and increases productivity. A UK study found bringing plants into the workplace increased productivity by 15%.
ACCESSORIES
Accessorising your desk is another great way to brighten up your workspace. Have fun with it and let your creativity soar. Why not consider adding some personal décor for a comforting feel like a quirky family or pet photo in a little frame.
Add by some colour with bright stationary or artwork. Reds and oranges are great colours for stimulation. Blues, earthy Greens, and Greys are great to help you feel relaxed and give a tranquil feel. Add whatever is personal to you and you feel it will help your productivity, whether its pink notebook or a animal-themed paperweight, use it to take ownership of your workspace.
POSITION
It may not seem very important to some people but the position/layout of your workspace really can affect the look and feel of your workspace. Research shows office workers spend 75% of their waking hours sitting down. Unfortunately not all of us are lucky enough to have space to completely rearrange their layout, but if you’re able to then give it a rearrange.
Consider the Feng Shei of your space. This could include placing your desk in the ‘power position’, this would be the furthest spot from the doorway or entrance of the room. A strong and sturdy chair with good back support is also a good option too as it’s believed your back should be facing a wall.
DECLUTTER
Ever heard the saying “tidy space tidy mind” well it certainly rings true for a workspace. Research shows there is a direct correlation between productivity and clutter. Ideally everything should have a home so a good way to start would be to pick up every item and ask yourself does it have a purpose? If it doesn’t then the clear answer is to get rid of it.
Only keep the bare essentials in your immediate workspace i.e. the items you use daily such as paperwork, stationary etc. Everything else can be kept in drawers or desk storage.
LIGHTING
Proper lighting can obviously…really brighten up your workspace. Bad lighting can lead to eyestrain, headaches, and moodiness.
Aim to prioritize natural light if you’re able to and set up your workspace by a big window. If don’t have this option then don’t fear, a good desk lamp or floor lamp will illuminate the area.
Another way to add natural light would be to increase the glazing you have by adding double glazed windows or doors to allow increased sunlight into any room, exploiting maximum glazing and turning a drab, dark space into a sun trap.
So there you have it, a few simple ways you can brighten up your workspace! Whether you choose to do all of these options or just one, your workspace will be feeling fresh and new in no time.
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