Remote work is a modern trend. More and more people prefer to earn money without leaving home. This means that having a study at home is not a luxury, but an urgent necessity.
A study in a private house.
Features of the study room design
You have decided to equip a study at home – this indicates your serious approach to business. To choose the right place, you need to clearly imagine what requirements this room should meet.
First of all, it must be separated from the rest of the rooms. Whether it is a separate study room or a corner, it is necessary to create a working environment there and, if possible, isolate yourself from other household members. Not only so that they do not interfere with you, but you will not interfere with them by talking on the phone and noise from the computer.
The place should be well lit. We think this postulate does not need comments. Good ventilation of the room, access to fresh air is no less important.
The entire interior should be comfortable, functional and durable. Ergonomic organization of space is the key to your successful work. If there is no separate room, you can equip a loggia, an attic, even a storage room for an office. Of course, all this will require additional work and costs.
Furniture
You have found a place for a study room, it’s time to start arranging the interior. What is needed for this? The standard set is a desk or computer desk and an armchair. To make it more functional, a wardrobe, shelving and possibly a sofa are added. The necessary equipment is also added to the furniture.
About furniture – more details. The table is the main element of the furniture. It can be written with special drawers and cells, computer with compartments for office equipment and holes for wires. Folding transformer tables are possible for small rooms. Of course, you will choose a table for your home study room corresponding to your occupation. Its dimensions and area should optimally meet your needs.
A chair or armchair is the second mandatory accessory. If you plan to work no more than 2 hours a day, you can do with a chair, with a longer sitting at the desk, it is better to get a armchair. It must necessarily meet the requirements of ergonomics and it is better to buy models with adjustable seat height and armrests, the angle of the backrest, and the backrest itself must have an anatomical shape to relieve the load from the spine.
In the study room, it is difficult to do without a rack or cabinet where you could store documents, books, disks, and so on. It is better if there are both closed and open cells in your storage system. If there is no room for a cabinet, equip the cabinet with hanging shelves. In a cramped room, take care of the safety of movement: buy furniture with rounded corners.
Do not ignore the recreation area – for more productive work, allocate 10 minutes every hour to relax a little and take a breath. To do this, you will need a comfortable sofa and a coffee table to put a cup of coffee on it.
This is how the minimum set of furniture for the study room should look like.
What is cabinet furniture made of?
Different materials are used for its manufacture. Most often it is:
- Wood is the most environmentally friendly, durable and durable. This is always a high status and prestige. It is resistant to dampness and can be repaired, so it will last you a long time. Such furniture is quite expensive, and this forces many buyers to make a choice in favor of cheaper materials.
- MDF is made from wood waste compressed under high pressure and impregnated with carbide resins. This technology makes MDF boards durable and resistant to moisture. They do not emit harmful substances, are suitable for use in residential premises. They are easy to process and perfectly imitate wood. They are practically not inferior to it in terms of strength and environmental friendliness, and are significantly cheaper.
Of course, you can buy furniture made of metal, plastic and even stone.
Interior design style
The choice of manufacturing material is directly related to the style of interior design. If you are arranging a study in a private house where there is enough space. You can afford pompous styles – Empire, modern, art Deco or classic.
Classic style
This means monumental furniture made of expensive wood, with carvings and gilding, the walls are finished with expensive fabrics, lined with stone or covered with Venetian plaster, decor is necessarily present on the walls: columns, arches, stucco, the floor is also made of natural materials, neither laminate nor linoleum will be rolled here. In the recreation area, a fireplace or a handmade carpet on the floor is appropriate.
Such a room is illuminated by a majestic chandelier supported by bronze lamps, sconces and candelabra. The color palette is restrained, natural tones. A room decorated in this way is a work of art and a very expensive pleasure. It is better to remove office equipment out of sight so that it does not violate the entourage. Take it out only for work. Such a room is justified only if other rooms are made in a similar style. Of course, this should match the general mood of your home.
English style
The English style is more restrained in design, characterized by emphasized aristocracy and good taste. Natural materials are also a priority here, the walls are finished with wooden panels or wallpaper with a discreet geometric or floral pattern. On the floor there is parquet or its imitation, furniture made of natural wood, leather upholstery. The color scheme is a palette of woody shades, can be diluted with muted reds, blues or greens. The decor in the English style is paintings on the walls, porcelain figurines, floor or fireplace clocks.
Everything that was written above is suitable only for a private house, where it is possible to allocate a fairly large room for the study. However, this is the exception rather than the rule. Much more often, even in a private house, you have to be content with limited space. Therefore, next we will talk about modern, more versatile styles that will allow you to equip a small study.
Minimalist style
Minimalism seems to be created for cramped rooms. This is an extremely functional and ergonomic design. Its characteristic feature is emphasized laconism, nothing superfluous, no objects that do not carry a practical load. All furniture is simple in shape, wooden, plastic, glass or metal. The color scheme is light, which expands the space and makes it more airy. Lamps in a minimalist style of unassuming design, strict forms.
Scandinavian style
Scandinavian style – minimalism with Northern specifics. The design is dominated by cold shades – white, light blue, gray. The feeling of cleanliness and freshness that fills the room with Scandinavian minimalism, the abundance of natural light is very suitable for a study. Scandinavian style loves natural materials, furniture is selected simple and functional. So that the atmosphere does not look too cold and formal, you can dilute it with green plants, posters and add some bright accents.
Ethnic style
Ethnic style implies the obligatory presence of bright national motifs. As a rule, they are Oriental or African. The color scheme is also restrained, brown, gray and black colors prevail. As a decoration – masks, baskets, ethnic souvenirs, some exotic flower in a pot. But there shouldn’t be a lot of decor. The main purpose of the study area is work, and nothing should distract from it.
High-tech style
The high-tech style has rapidly entered our lives and is increasingly being used in interior design. This is the most modern equipment, laconic furnishings and extremely ergonomic furniture. Neither the exquisite decor, nor the crystal chandelier, nor the antique furniture are out of place here. Wood prefers plastic, glass and metal. The color palette is diverse, mostly cold, interspersed with warmer shades. High-tech interior design loves gloss and futuristic furniture.
Loft style
The loft–style of spacious rooms with large windows is perfectly suitable for the equipment of the study area. Deliberately rough wall decoration or the absence of any decoration, urban design, open communications create the feeling of an office or industrial premises and set up for work. Along with wooden, concrete and glass surfaces are actively used. The combination of various specific materials and textures is a feature of this style.
You can create an interior design in any style, you can combine different styles, eclecticism is now on trend. The main thing is to make it easy for you to work.
Men’s and women’s study rooms: nuances
The chosen style characterizes the owner of the room, it bears the imprint of his personality. But the interior of the men’s and women’s study rooms have their own nuances. That’s what we’ll talk about.
Men’s study
Men equip their study room not only for work, but also for business meetings, and it is also a necessary place of solitude where you can read a book in silence and store precious artifacts.
In the design of men’s study rooms, there is often a library, collectibles, awards and trophies. The high status of the owner of the room is emphasized by the abundance of wood and leather furniture. A large comfortable leather armchair is a mandatory attribute.
Men’s favorite style is restrained classics, without excessive decor, but minimalism is also popular. The presence of modern office equipment and elegant high-tech furniture is also typical for men’s offices.
The color scheme is very harmonious and strict. In addition, you will not find frivolous trinkets, but there may be many items that emphasize individuality. It can be a collection of sailboats, sports awards.
Women’s study
Women’s study room has its own specifics. Here status gives way to elegance. The design uses pastel colors, the overall atmosphere of the interior is softer and more feminine. There can be a lot of flowers and cute trinkets, all kinds of women’s accessories, textiles in the decor. Of course, the fact of what exactly a woman does in her study room plays a role.
A creative nature, for example, can overwhelm with a riot of colors and unconventional design moves. A desk in a woman’s study room may well combine a boudoir and a dressing table – why not? This means that the presence of a mirror is almost mandatory. The desktop itself is distinguished by grace, not to the detriment of functionality. A large desktop computer gives way to a small laptop. The atmosphere of emphasized femininity should nevertheless adjust to the right working mood, so think over every detail.
Advantages and features of home work
Before you finally switch to remote work and start arranging your study room, familiarize yourself with the pros and cons of such a choice. Of course, working from home has a lot of advantages:
- No need to go to the office – a lot of time is spent on the road, sometimes 2-3 hours a day. This time can be used to greater advantage. Do not forget about saving money. Nervous stresses from crowding, crowding and traffic jams are also not the most pleasant companions accompanying you on the road. As a result, you arrive at work tired and annoyed.
- It is more useful for health – it is easier to catch an infection in transport or at work.
- Free schedule – you work when it’s convenient for you, the main thing is to meet the deadline.
- A wide range of customers and employers. You can work for any other city and even for a foreign company without leaving home.
- Homework is often the only possible way to earn a living. This is a help for mothers with children, pensioners and the disabled.
- In addition, this is the absence of a restrictive dress code and the opportunity to have a snack with homemade food.
However, in order for the work to be effective, do not forget about the pitfalls of this workflow:
- There are a lot of distractions at home, and you need to have a lot of willpower to force yourself to work.
- Communication with employees in the office energizes and stimulates to work. There is no such communication at home, corporate parties, company news pass you by.
- In the office, the employer provides you with everything you need for work: a table, a chair, a computer, software, stationery. When working at home, you will have to buy all this at your own expense.
- At home, there are more temptations to succumb to laziness, performance decreases.
Summing up, let’s say that the remote requires a lot of self-discipline and responsibility.