Our latest office organization project for a very creative client made us once again aware of how expectations about personal space can vary. Some people need a totally serene and calm room to work and others need all sorts of visual elements and sound scapes around them in order to be able to produce what they want. Your space should be as personal as your style in clothing.  In short, when it comes to your home office, creating your own environment is fundamental. Natural light, additional lighting, the view and the layout of your space can totally make it or break it. It can make you go from feeling relaxed and at home to stressed out and uncomfortable! Chances are you will spend many hours a day in your office, be sure to take the time to create a space that reflects your performance style.  Working in a home office can make it harder to stay focused on the task at hand. When possible, place your desk near the window. Natural light can give you a moment to ground yourself and solve that project you are working on. Ample storage, both accessible and hidden is important in your home office. In any office situation, reference materials, paperwork and project files can easily pile up and make the space feel cluttered.  Organizing and storing these components behind drawers and doors can polish a workspace. A clean and organized workspace is important in a home office, but can sometimes feel a little too austere. Adding texture rich materials or some stimulating visuals will make the space feel warm, comfortable and inviting. A great way to keep your brain engaged is to incorporate contrast into your home office. This can already be achieved by incorporating a well chosen pop of color in an otherwise neutral space. Don’t forget to add one piece of fashionable high-tech lighting, a cool sound system, and comfortable furniture. This is your space, so make it special! If you need assistance with home & office organization, space planning and/or interior design projects in your home or for the entire house, please call us at 510-984-1607. Our team at Refresh Organizers will be happy to look at your space and see what the best ways to Refresh it up would be.