More people are working from home these days, and it's not only because of the pandemic. Thanks to video chat technology and more flexible company policies, the globe is now your workplace. However, not many have truly sat down and considered the workspace they need to work efficiently.

Your home office's interior design is critical for maintaining or increasing productivity. Access to natural light, a suitable temperature, decent air quality, comfortable furniture, and a plan for limiting distractions are the five essential areas that everyone needs to work productively from home.

Here are some home interior design ideas to help you create a tremendous work-from-home environment in Malaysia.

1. Make It Personal

Adding personal touches to your working environment, whether inspirational artwork and mood boards, framed images of your loved ones, or simply a modest souvenir from your travels, helps create an upbeat environment as you work. 

It will help you look forward to working if you include things that you relate with joyful memories and excellent ideas. Creating a customized workplace also helps you work in a setting that you find soothing, allowing you to concentrate entirely on the job at hand.

2. Accent With Metallics

Soft and neutral tones are often used in office settings to help instil a sense of calm and tranquillity. If you want to express your creativity but don't want to be distracted by strong patterns and bright colours, go for metallic touches instead.

Infusing the area with gold, bronze, silver, or even copper, which complements the neutral colours well while also imparting an exquisite freshness.

3. Use Comfortable Seats

When working from home, you will be sitting for an extended period – probably longer than usual – so choose the correct chair to avoid backaches and pain.

Choose ergonomic seats that can help you correct and maintain a good and healthy posture, or use just enough cushioning to keep your body comfortable while working.

4. Use Natural Light Where Possible

If at all feasible, place your desk near a window so you can work in natural light. This isn't simply to conserve energy; it's also more uplifting than facing a wall, which might make you feel even more alone.

Wish to block sunlight from windows but don't want to deal with heavy drapes? Use transparent Roman blinds or a large-scaled patterned cloth to soften the natural light. Just remember to wear your screen.

5. Think Green

Adding an indoor plant or some cute succulents may help to liven up your desk. Bonus points for assisting in providing cleaner indoor air and reducing mustiness - mainly because the hot Malaysian environment may also penetrate inside.

If you don't have a green thumb, choose low-maintenance plants like terrariums, which need just a few spritzes of water to keep alive.

6. Take Control of Your Technology

You can't do much to make the computer, printer, or phone seem more excellent, but you can cover unsightly wires. To begin, make sure your equipment is nearby to outlets and simple to disconnect if necessary. 

Put a fabric cable cover on the desk and feed the cables through a desk grommet, a plastic or metal cap that helps guide cables through a hole in the desk and conceals them beneath.

Cable winders, tubing, or a wire organizer affixed to the desk that elevates the wires off the floor can help tame the unsightly cords on the floor.

In a Nutshell

Your computer, laptop, shelve, and storage should work for you, not against you. Before you buy furniture, think about your workflow and what you need at your fingertips, and then seek pieces that are both attractive and functional.

If you're not sure how to set up your home office for optimal operation, visit Renoplus to find the best interior design company in Malaysia.