As many people continue to work from home, there’s never been a better time to revamp your at-home workspace. Whether you have a separate room for your home office or a designated workspace in the corner of another room, having the right design in your space will increase your productivity. You can feel inspired and creative as you work in your modern workspace.
Spending some time to personalize the area you work in will spruce up your work zone. Add in luxurious elements, like Lucite tables and acrylic chairs to make your small space appear bigger. Read on for inspiration ideas on how to give yourself a modern office workspace.
What is Modern Design?
People get modern and contemporary design mixed up but they actually refer to two different design-time periods. Modern ranges from the early to mid 20th century. Its roots are in Scandanavian and German design.
Contemporary refers to interior design styles of the current time period. What defines the style changes from day to day.
The modern design embraces clean, straight lines, less fussy details, and uncluttered spaces. It focuses on form instead of function. Adding in interesting elements, like acrylic bar stools or acrylic cocktail tables adds visual interest without overpowering a space.
Modern Color Palettes
Staying in a monochromatic color palette is the best way to create a calming and clean environment. If you want to add drama or a splash of interest, add in some artwork or accent pieces of a different color.
Some typical modern colors include:
- White
- Gray
- Tan
- Blue
- Red
Embrace Minimalist Style
What’s more modern than minimalism? In your workspace, you don’t need countless items around that’ll only distract you. You need to set the right mood so you can get as much done during your workday as possible.
If you find yourself getting distracted by trinkets and other items on your desk, you might want to consider a minimalist design for your home office. Sleek furniture with clean lines will clear up your workspace, making it appear more organized.
Acrylic tables and Lucite chairs are great pairings for a minimalist style. The clear furniture makes your space look less cramped but it’s also an opportunity to add some glam without overpowering the space. You can pair the sleek furniture with colorful throw pillows and blankets to add personality to your space.
Statement Artwork
Add in a piece of statement artwork behind your desk. It sets the tone of your design style for your workspace and creates a focal point. You don’t have to worry about adding in any additional decor elements since the piece of artwork takes up so much space.
Add in glass or acrylic furniture, like a Lucite console table, to make the office space feel larger. To pair with the hard lines of acrylic furniture, add in floor pillows for a pop of color. You’ll have additional seating options for people coming to hang out in your workspace.
Chic Office Nooks
If you don’t have an extra room to make into your own at-home office, you can still create a chic and modern space. Select a neutral color scheme and add in pops of black and brass for visual contrast. The balance of neutral color and metal sheens will make your space feel modern
For office nooks, a slightly higher desk is perfect for storing a filing cabinet or other type of storage underneath. If you have a bar height desk, you can use acrylic bar stools as your chair to spice your nook up. For additional storage, install shelves on the wall above your desk.
A floor lamp also frees up space on your desk when you need extra lighting. Don’t add clutter that you don’t need when you need a clean workspace to stay productive. A few baskets on the floor will give you extra storage without crowding your desk.
Glam Up Your Space
For a mid-century modern design style, add in a bit of eclectic glam. This doesn’t have to be gold finishes with a crystal chandelier. A wood-topped desk with silver sawhorse legs adds some glam without being overpowering.
If you want to take it up a notch, throw in a sheepskin rug. It’ll make your office more eclectic while giving it additional character.
For those who’ve received recognition throughout their career, get some acrylic awards. They’re a great way to display your accomplishments while still looking modern.
Multi-functional cabinets are the perfect piece of furniture to free up space and store items. Warm wood tones will downplay the starkness of white walls while giving you a functional item to work with.
Make Room for Two
Sometimes our workspaces need to have enough space for more than one person. You could have a partner that works from home as well or a child that likes to do their schoolwork by you. Invest in a communal desk that allows you to collaborate with others or have multiple people work at the same desk.
If you need additional storage, add in some wall-mounted bookcases on the wall behind your desk. You can use the bookcases for decor and books. You can also put baskets on the bottom shelves for additional storage.
Having more than one option for storage in your office maintains the clean, decluttered look that is a primary component of modern design.
Personalize Your Space With Custom Furniture
What better way to design your modern office space than with custom furniture? Since 1965, Muniz Plastics has been creating custom pieces to elevate their customer’s homes or office spaces. A custom acrylic table, desk, or chair can take your home office to the next level.
Once you have a specific vision in mind for your home office, it can sometimes be difficult to find the exact piece of furniture that you’re envisioning. Muniz Plastics will work with you to create a modern piece of furniture that will fit perfectly into your new office space.
All of our pieces are unique and are guaranteed to make an impression no matter where they’re used in your home. Add the ultimate piece of sophistication to your home office.
Design Your Modern Workspace Today
If you work from home that doesn’t mean you need to be stuck working at your dining room table. Take the time to create a modern workspace for yourself. It’ll increase your productivity and make you more excited to start your workday.
Muniz Plastics is the premium choice for acrylic furniture. Let us help you design your modern workspace. Contact us to talk about custom-made furniture.