Work From Home / Study

at Home Set Up
 Importance of Properly Planned Work
BA From Home Set-up

• Productivity
• Comfort
• Health
• Boundaries
 Work From Home Set Up
Tips and Recommendations
 Furniture
BA

• Consider investing on good quality furniture.

• Furniture contributes in the productivity of the users.
BA Working Desk
• Invest on a working desk to create a sense of
office space.
• In choosing a desk, consider how you will use
your office space.
BA Ergonomic Chair

Ergonomic - pieces
designed for efficiency
and comfort of the
users

• Quality ergonomic
chair is a good
investment.
• For good posture
• Helps avoid neck and
back strains
 Working environment
BA

• Locate your home office set up away from

distractions
• Always keep your working area tidy
• Make sure every item on your desk has a functional
purpose, with minimal decorative items.
 Accessories
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• Personalize your working space by adding

pictures of your family, friends or pets.
• You can also hang some motivational posters or
vision board on the wall to inspire and keep you
going through the tough times.
 Color Scheme
BA • Color also affects the mood.
• Keep it simple and elegant with minimal color
combinations.
• Don’t go for loud colors. Bright colours can be
distracting.
• Dark colours aren’t particularly stimulating and
might not help enhance mood for some, but can
give an elegant and sophisticated look for the
space.
 Color Scheme
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Blue boosts creativity. Can be
soothing and can also have
calming influence on a hectic
environment.

Peach/soft corals/pastel
pink improve focus and
boost creativity.

For many people, green has

strong associations with nature so
it often gives a refreshing and
tranquil vibe. Softer shades of
green can also reduce anxiety and
promote balance
 Color Scheme
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 Natural Light
BA • Consider locating your work from home set up near a
place with ample natural light.
• Natural daylight can reduce eyestrain, headaches and
drowsiness

Pro Tip: If the desk is away from the window, you can try
hanging a mirror above your desk. This can mimic the effect
of being in front of a window.
BA Good Interior Lighting

• Lighting is important in any workspace.

• Set up a lamp or task lighting directly on your desk to
enhance productivity and avoid headaches
BA Good Interior Lighting

• Accent lighting -help improve the character of your

office as well as provide visual appeal. Sometimes,
decorative lights such as a statement lamp can even help
inspire productivity and creativity.
 Add Plants
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• It not only improves
interior aesthetic but is
also beneficial for
one’s productivity.
• Plants are proven to aid
calm as they
subconsciously connect
us with nature.
• Improves indoor air
quality.

Study shows that having plants in a workspace can increase

productivity by 15%
 Add Plants
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Snake Plant Giganteum Aloa Vera

Peace Lily ZZ Plant Lady Palm

 Efficient Work From Home Set Up
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Working under suitable conditions is very essential

not only for productivity but also for your physical
and mental health.
Interior Recommendation
Affordable yet Trendy
 Rattan and Wicker Furniture &
BA Accessories

#supportlocal
Rattan/wicker offers a warmth and charm that can be
used in contemporary, transitional, boho styles,
tropical and more.
 Patterned and Textured Soft Furnishings
BA

Patterns and textured fabrics, especially

layered patterns/textures are becoming more
prevalent for tabletop and textiles designs.
 Biophilic Design
BA “Bringing Nature Indoors”
Biophilic Design- interior design trend that
incorporates natural elements (materials, light,
vegetation) into modern built environments
that directly impacts our overall health. 
 Biophilic Design
BA

Direct Experience of Nature:

Maximizing use of natural light
Use of plants
 Biophilic Design
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Indirect Experience of Nature:

• Use of natural material such as stone, woods
• Use of colors found in nature eg. Green, Sky Blue
• Using images of nature
 Biophilic Design
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• Using materials, colors and images of nature

 Flea Markets, Online Shops, Surplus and Thrift
Shops
BA You can look into
thrift shops and
find vintage
accessories and
furniture pieces
for lower prices.

Buying 2nd hand items can also be an option

but make sure that the quality is still good.

Instead of throwing
things you don’t need
anymore, sell them in
flea markets online
or trade them for
better items.
 Mirrors
BA

Mirrors are universally appealing

decorative item because of its cheapness
and availability. It takes full advantage of
natural light as they make a space seem
more expansive
Upcycle and
Repurpose
• UPCYCLING - the practice
of creating a useable
product from waste or
unwanted items or adapting
an existing product in some
way to add value.

Refinish antiques and make

something out of the things
that are ready to be thrown.
 Do It Yourself
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Consider how much
you can save by
starting simple DIY
projects such as:
- hand-made artworks
- sewing your own
linen and making
your own inserts for
throw pillow covers
and fabric patterns.
- Jazz up empty bottles
and add plants
 Do It Yourself
BA Painting walls, ceiling or furniture pieces

• Painting ceiling, doors and even furniture pieces

can change the look of a space drastically.
• Opt for versatile hue - one that will still work even
if your decide to change accent colour.
 Do It Yourself
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Hand-painted wallpapers / mural

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Thank You!!!
Questions
• Any tips on how to set up workstation in small spaces?
• For small table space, what would you recommend for lighting aside
from desk lamps?
• What indoor plants would you recommend for beginners?
BA References:
• https://blog.vantagecircle.com/work-from-home-setup/
• https://tgr.com.ph/boost-productivity-at-your-home-office-with-these
-interior-design-tips
/
• https://
www.admiddleeast.com/art-design/design/how-to-set-up-a-truly-grea
t-work-from-home-space
• https://
www.independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/house-garden/working-hom
e-tips-design-inspiration-desk-setup-ideas-lockdown-a9593776.html
• https://www.housebeautiful.com/design-inspiration/a31668687/how-
to-work-from-home-office-decor
/
• https://www.thehomeworker.com/choosing-the-best-lighting-for-your
-home-office
/
BA References:
• https
://www.decorilla.com/online-decorating/interior-design-trends-2020/

• https://www.dwell.com/article/interior-design-trends-2020-6416f6c9

• https://www.decorilla.com/online-decorating/15-affordable-interior-d
esign-tips-for-stunning-style-on-a-budget
/

• https://
www.realliving.com.ph/home-improvement/10-budget-friendly-ideas
-from-real-living-editors