| I work from home and having a home office that | | | | should have a desk, computer and file cabinets. Your |
| you love to be in is a great blessing. Here are some | | | | desk could be nothing but a favorite table where you |
| tips I've used to create my own personal space. | | | | have lots of room to spread you work on. Consider |
| Color is personal and extremely important. Since you | | | | an armoire for your computer station or as a |
| can't paint, decorate with fabric. Curtains, upholstery | | | | bookshelf and display for your favorite collectibles. |
| and sofa pillows can all be used to create a space | | | | Place a round, to the floor, tablecloth on the end |
| using the colors you love to look at. Consider buying | | | | table by your chair. Add a coffeepot or electric |
| a plush area rug in colors that go with your decor. | | | | teapot to the room. Bring in some favorite photos |
| Even if you already have carpeting on the floor, if | | | | for the wall. |
| the color or carpeting is not pleasing to you, you can | | | | Flowers are always a welcome accent. If you like |
| still place an area rug over it. Buy the best carpet | | | | scented rooms, use a reed diffuser or effusion lamp |
| you can afford that you really love. After all, you can | | | | filled with scents that appeal to you. |
| always take it with you and if you love it, you will | | | | When you work in your room, keep asking yourself, |
| always find a place for it. | | | | "What do I really like about this office?" What do I |
| Place your desk where you can look up away from | | | | really dislike about this office?" Use your answers to |
| the computer and focus on a window with a view, a | | | | gradually create a space you love to work in. |
| piece of art you enjoy, or an arrangement of | | | | Above all, keep clutter out of your way. It is hard to |
| accessories of some favorite items. | | | | enjoy working in an area that is always messy and |
| If possible, create a cozy corner with a small sofa or | | | | you have to clear out a space to work in it. |
| lounge chair with an ottoman, a side table and good | | | | Do yourself a favor by creating a favorable work |
| lighting. It's good to be able to move to a different | | | | atmosphere where you enjoy going each day. Many |
| position so that you don't get bored or stiff sitting at | | | | times it is not only discipline that keeps people |
| a desk. | | | | working on a schedule and getting work done at |
| Decorate the room as you would any other room in | | | | home, but an office that is comfortable, inviting, and |
| your favorite decorating style. Don't feel it only | | | | functional. |