Now that hybrid work is the hallmark for many of us, it is about time we updated our work stations—either at home or at the office—to make it more visually appealing and more importantly, conducive to productivity.

In this article, we explore five home design trends for your remote workspace, but one that you can just as easily apply to your onsite desk.

Look for eco-friendly pieces

Sustainable office supplies and furniture not only look visually appealing, they do the plant good. Desk organizers done in bamboo lend an organic look and feel while keeping pens, clips, post-its, and other knick knacks in their place.

You can also take it a step further by incorporating sustainable office supplies into your arsenal. These locally-made, plantable pencils will not only look good on your desk, they contain seeds inside them that you can actually grow.

Finally, nothing says eco-friendly more than adding indoor plants to your office. Not only do they add a nice decorative touch to the home design of your remote set-up, they have observed health benefits such as purifying the air and helping manage stress. In a pinch, you can even grow your own food with vegetables that can be cultivated indoors such as green onions and celery.

Add art deco inspired furniture

The elegance of art deco style with its generous use of wood, metallic accents, and geometric design elements makes it a timeless choice not just for other rooms in your home, but also the one you work in.

You don’t need to update your entire office in art deco pieces but you can certainly incorporate individual pieces inspired by the style that first made its mark at the turn of the 20th century.

For investment pieces, look for exotic wood desks in mahogany or oak finished in a high gloss. Opulent chairs ion a classic black, cream, or even red completes your desk. Other art deco accent pieces you can add to your home design? Why not incorporate a bar cart in your office for those after-hours drinks, a classic standing globe, or a rug with a geometric print. Finally nothing says art deco like a brass desk lamp.

Create a space where you can relax

Work life balance is easier to come by when you have a separate nook in your home office for that power nap, for relaxing with a book, or even for brainstorming.

This can be as simple as a reading are with a comfy, accent chair and a decorative reading lamp, or a space-saving two-seater sofa. Just make sure to apply the same aesthetic sense as you would with your living room with pillows and even a decorative throw to make the area even more cozy and inviting.

Incorporate works of art

Finally make your office more inspiring by incorporating art. This can be a curated gallery wall or even a sculpture that you can place on your desk or on the floor as part of a mixed-media vignette.

If you have not started with an art collection, there is no need to feel intimidated by it. As with any passion, focus on subjects that interest it. Visit your local gallery and take note of the works that caught your eye and learn about the style of these art pieces. Finally, support local artists including up and coming talent. You can talk to a gallery curator or art consultant to guide you in putting together your first collection.

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