{"id":13874,"date":"2024-08-02T16:50:46","date_gmt":"2024-08-02T15:50:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/?p=13874"},"modified":"2024-08-02T16:56:56","modified_gmt":"2024-08-02T15:56:56","slug":"back-school-update-work-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/how-to\/back-school-update-work-space\/","title":{"rendered":"How to give your home office a back-to-school refresh"},"content":{"rendered":"

No matter how old you are, when September comes around it always ignites that back-to-school feeling that gives us a renewed sense of purpose. Whether you work from home full-time or do the odd days in the office, updating your work-from-home space is a simple way to reset and get yourself back into gear after the summer holidays.<\/p>\n

If you want to upgrade your workspace, here\u2019s some home office inspiration for making it more organised, creative, and comfortable for the \u2018new work\u2019 year.<\/p>\n

Lay the foundations<\/h2>\n

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\nNewton desk<\/a> | Newton bookcase<\/a> | Bette chair<\/a><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re still working off a wobbly desk or the kitchen table, then it\u2019s time to update your workstation. We\u2019ve got a wide selection of desks<\/a> to choose from, including slim styles that suit more compact spaces to larger designs with plenty of in-built home office storage<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tools at the ready<\/h2>\n

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\nRichmond desk<\/a><\/p>\n

Small changes can have a big impact; whatever your style, sometimes just swapping your standard desk accessories for something a little more fun can make you look forward to getting back to work each morning. Home office decor details such as pens, photo frames, and notebooks, can make your desk look more cheerful without costing a fortune or taking up too much space.<\/p>\n

Urban jungle<\/h2>\n

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Parquet desk<\/a> | @hannahcoates.design<\/a><\/p>\n

When you\u2019re stuck at your desk all day, having references to nature can be the best way to connect with the outside world. Plants are the ideal low-maintenance addition to your office space, and many varieties are known for their calming properties, perfect for those more demanding days at work! Or, pop a small bunch of flowers on your desk at the start of the week to kick off your Monday with a smile.<\/p>\n

Wonder wall<\/h2>\n

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Parquet desk<\/a> | @newhomeadventures_no23<\/a><\/p>\n

Looking at a blank wall all day can be a little uninspiring, so give it a refresh to gaze at things that spark your creativity. Use the wall as a canvas for adding pictures of things that make you happy, be it holiday snaps, prints with inspirational quotes, or some of your kids\u2019 art for a touch of extra home office inspiration.<\/p>\n

Painted perfection<\/h2>\n

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\nDetroit desk<\/a><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t underestimate the impact that wall colours can have on how your home office looks and feels. Choose a shade that you love and colour drench your walls, or, if you don\u2019t want to commit to the whole room, paint the wall that you face all day in your favourite tone.<\/p>\n

Add some accessories<\/h2>\n

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Burleigh desk<\/a> | @thehomeofthebbs<\/a><\/p>\n

A few simple touches can make your home office design<\/a> feel a bit more special. A statement light is not only functional but adds visual interest too, while keeping blankets close at hand is useful for chilly days. Mirrors are also a brilliant way to add light to dark rooms through reflection.<\/p>\n

We hope that\u2019s given you some home office inspiration to update your workspace<\/a>. If you need additional storage, browse our selection of bookcases<\/a>, sideboards<\/a> and home office cabinets<\/a> to get organised. And finally, don\u2019t forget to add a cosy armchair<\/a> for much-deserved coffee breaks! We\u2019d love to see how you style your home office so make sure to tag #OakFurnitureland<\/a> #GrowYourHome<\/a> on Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Whether you work from home full time or do the odd days in the office, updating your WFH space is a simple way to get yourself back into gear after summer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":28700,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[183,184],"tags":[388,705,302,704,245,594,702,703],"coauthors":[303],"class_list":{"0":"post-13874","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-how-to","8":"category-inspiration-station","9":"tag-computer-desks","10":"tag-desk","11":"tag-home-office","12":"tag-home-work","13":"tag-office","14":"tag-office-furniture","15":"tag-wfh","16":"tag-working-from-home"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13874","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13874"}],"version-history":[{"count":28,"href":"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13874\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":28121,"href":"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13874\/revisions\/28121"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/28700"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13874"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13874"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13874"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=13874"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}