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4 Tips for Decorating Your Business Office


Part of the fun of having your own business is getting to decorate it the way that you like. After all, a well-designed office space is more than just aesthetically pleasing, it can totally boost your brand. When people walk into your office and they feel a chic and inviting atmosphere, it can significantly increase the customer experience. 

So, if you're in the middle of decorating your business office, then here are some tips you'll want to know.

Don’t Forget Functionality

While your decor's appeal is undoubtedly important, functionality should be taken into consideration. Regardless of how beautiful a chair is, it won't do you much good if it's not practical or comfortable. Evaluate the flow of your office, and what your specific needs are. This will help you choose the right items that aren't just great looking but also appropriate for what you need. 

This also goes for lighting. Even though certain dim and “moody” lighting setups might be appealing, they can strain the eyes over a period of time.  Therefore, choose lighting that's going to be realistic for getting work done.

Incorporate Your Brand

Whatever decor you use should be aligned with your brand's image. From the colors to the layout to the mood, choose a cohesive look that reinforces your brand. For example, if you're running a law office, then probably bright neon pink isn't going to be the best choice. However, a minimalist and modern design would probably make a great choice since this goes hand in hand with the type of image you're trying to portray.

Add Personal Touches

Even though you might want to imitate the look and feel you find in an interior design magazine, it's not going to have much personality if you simply copy and paste. Instead, add personal touches like family photos or artwork. Making the environment too impersonal could make your office space feel sterile and uninviting. So the more that you can incorporate elements that reflect who works in the office, the more relatable you'll be to your customers.

Add Plants

Greenery is incredibly important when you're trying to create an inviting office space. Plants are simple yet effective for enhancing an environment and even reducing stress.  However, you're not doing yourself any favors by choosing plants that are overly complicated to stay alive. 

Choose plants that are pretty easy to take care of like succulents or cactuses. These are pleasant to look at, yet pretty hard to kill.

So if you lack a green thumb then these make great choices. Incorporate them in places where you find your office is lacking a little life. Just make sure that there's enough sunlight in these areas, as even the easiest plants to take care of will die without enough light.

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