Most of us will spend significant parts of our lives in the office, so it is important to personalize the station you are assigned to in order to create a more positive environment. A personalised workspace has not only been proven to increase office moods but can boost productivity if completed correctly. However, it is important to keep a balance between a personalised and professional workspace, as it is important to maintain a professional atmosphere post personal touches.
The following are some of our best tips from striking that perfect balance and promoting a happier, and more productive, office environment.
1. Start fresh – before you decide to hang anything up, take a moment to confirm that your workspace is clean and clutter free before any personal touches. Making sure that the base of your office is clutter free sets your office space up to be tidy and professional.
2. Maximalise your space – Make sure your take into consideration the space yu have before bringing items from home into the office space. If you are only working with a small space, it is important to choose smaller items that personalise your desk while not taking away from the space needed to work productively.
3. Chose meaningful décor – select a few items (1-3 is the most professional amount) that have a strong personalise meaning for you to bring in. This can typically include pictures of loved ones, past awards, and meaningful artwork.
4. Functional personal items – personalize your office space with items that will serve a dual purpose. For example, switching out your given desk chair for one that’s more ‘you’ will add a personal touch without changing the professionalism of the space.
5. Plants – the perks of office greenery are no secret, as they include purifying the air, reducing stress in employees, and enhancing productivity. Incorporating plants into your personal office space will give you all of the same benefits, while allowing you to choose the plant that makes you happiest.
6. Professional décor – If possible, incorporate décor that has a direct link to your office. Whether that is company branding, industry related books, or professional certifications, these touches will perfectly blend together your more personal items with the office setting.
7. Rotate your décor – rotating your decor is a way of keeping your office space feeling fresh and new without adding more clutter. Try changing out pictures, swapping artwork, and switching plants to make your space feel new without effecting your productivity.
8. Mindfulness – while designing your space, it is important to take into consideration company culture and the employees around you. Make sure that any decoration or photographs are company appropriate and are not too distracting to the people around you.
Personalising your office space has been shown to increase happiness and productivity in employees. Creating a clean but special space can make work easier and more enjoyable for all employees.
Here at the Metropolitan House, we provide clean, specialised office spaces that provide a perfect clean slate for personalisation.
