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If
you are one of the many people who have decided to try your hand at freelance
work, the home doubles up as a nice office and by delegating one room to your
business enterprise, you can have all the trappings of a functional office.
While the primary role of any office space is functionality, the general
ambience should be uplifting and with a blend of modern and antique
furnishings, it is possible to create a unique working space that makes you
want to start work every day.
The Vintage Or Antique Look
It
isn’t written in stone that your home office must be decorated with modern
furnishings and for many entrepreneurs, antique furnishings make the space feel
more lived in and homely. The obvious place to start is the writing desk, of
which there are many elegant units that date back more than a century. Buying
an antique desk is also a wise investment and if you
take good care of the item, it will no doubt increase in value as time passes.
There is something unique about a Mac Air Pro laptop sitting on an elegant
antique walnut or mahogany writing desk - a stylish blend of old and new that
somehow go together well.
Antique Bookcase
The
office at home is the ideal setting for a stylish antique bookcase that can
double up as a place to put art objects and wooden treens. An antique
secretaire bureau bookcase makes for an ideal furnishing that is both stylish
and very functional and with a few antique chairs, you can create an ideal
corner where you can complete your books at the end of the month. If you think
that mixing old with new is not acceptable, take a look at some of the fine
examples of vintage and antique furniture blended with a contemporary setting
that can be found online.
Antique Or Vintage Wall Art
You
could settle for an antique map of the world, onto which you can plot your
global business expansion, or some old black and white prints of a busy London
street in the 1920s, which never go out of fashion. If you prefer something a little more
up-to-date, how about a touch of abstract? There are many online suppliers of
fine wall art and whether you prefer antique or modern designs, there is
something to suit all tastes. There is an informative article that examines ways
to make wall art choices in a home-office setting which you can refer to.
Personal Space
The
home office differs from the traditional office in as much as there are not
likely to be any visitors, which does allow you to be selfish regarding
furnishings and fittings. With only you and perhaps your partner using the
room, you do not need to give any thought to the overall look and if you feel
it works for you, then that’s all you need to consider.
At
the end of the day, you are the only person who matters when designing a
home-office and whether you prefer a simplistic look or something
sophisticated, you can source everything you need from online suppliers. Mixing
antique with modern furnishings can certainly create a unique work space and one
that feels right for you.
