Tips for Easily Updating Your Home for Work and Play!

​Tips for Easily Updating Your Home for Work and Play
 
Your home is your castle, but can it be your office, your gym, and your place of zen? Yes, it can with just a few simple tweaks. You don't need a lot of space or money to make your house a one-stop-shop that accommodates your every whim.
 
Declutter to Find That Needed Space
Don't get discouraged when square footage is limited. Decluttering is a great way to reimagine your surroundings and utilize them differently. Removing miscellaneous furniture enables you to add a desk and office chair in a quiet corner of the family room, kitchen, or dining area. Get creative and makeover a coat or storage closet to set up your office. Maybe you have a bench at the end of your bed collecting laundry or an extra dresser in the bedroom that holds clothes you rarely wear. This is the perfect time to sell and donate to create valuable space for work and play.
 
Set Up for Success
Staying organized is key to being productive at work. Vertical shelving allows you to store and decorate without taking up too much wall space. Wicker baskets hold files, paperwork, and miscellaneous office supplies while remaining decorative for the rest of your home. Your comfort will keep you energized and motivated. Have fun selecting a stylish chair, but make sure it fits your space and is comfortable so you remain focused on your job and not your discomfort. If you have the luxury of an office window, use it for natural lighting and decorate with indoor plants and personal photos to make you happy and reduce stress.
 
Create Special Places for Down Time
There are many benefits to spending time on a hobby and expressing your creativity. Pouring yourself into an activity you love will relieve stress, make you feel more energized, challenge your brain, and boost self-confidence and mood. Just like a home office, you can set up this space to create in any room. Even carpenters can etch out a spot in the garage, carport, or shed. For indoor hobbyists, organize your materials in drawers and on shelves with decorative bins to maintain a cohesive appearance and reduce the risk of misplacing tools.
 
You don't always have to go to the gym or yoga studio to care for your body and mind. Keep furnishings light to move easily and make room for a yoga mat and free weights. This equipment can be used every day and then stored in a bin under the bed or in a closet.
 
Since your bedroom is your place to rest, update to accommodate your need for zen and to ensure a restful night's sleep. Muted colors in blue, green, and yellow are great for bedrooms. One study shows that blue tones promote calm, so painting in a light shade could be just what you need. A cozy chair with a floor lamp and essential oil diffuser provides a quiet spot for reading, meditation, and calm to relax your mind before ending your day.
 
Every room in your house has the opportunity to accommodate various needs. As your lifestyle changes, simple updates are an easy answer. Whatever you require, create an atmosphere that makes you happy, motivated, and peaceful. Less is more, so get rid of the nonessentials and effectively utilize your castle for work and play.