Along with new blooms and warmer weather, spring brings a sense of renewal, which is why you may currently have the urge to spring clean and organize your entire apartment — and maybe add some new statement pieces into the mix. If you’re craving a refresh, it may be best to start simple with the one area of your home you probably spend the most time at — your desk. Elite Daily talked to interior designer and host of the Make Space podcast, Cara Newhart, who shared some easy tips for how to transform your home office and desk for a spring WFH makeover.
It’s actually a lot simpler than you’d think to go from a drab desk in the corner to a reinvigorating WFH space you actually want to spend time in. All you need is some expert advice on where to begin, which is where Newhart comes in. In an exclusive interview with Elite Daily, the interior designer talked through some of 2022’s biggest spring home decor trends and shared some easy ways to makeover your WFH space. Newhart says that WFH spaces are some of her favorite spaces to put together because “they can make such a huge impact” in your home’s aesthetic in general.
If you’re looking for statement pieces and organizing solutions that pack a big punch, you’ll definitely want to scroll through Newhart’s suggestions and incorporate some of these 12 easy home office decor tips into your WFH space this spring.
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If you’re all about multi-tasking, some alternative seating may be what you’re looking for. Something like a walking treadmill ($158, Amazon) can help you workout while checking your email. Newhart also has an exercise ball with a faux leather cover for her WFH desk to help with her posture.
Transforming your home office doesn’t have to be pricey. You can definitely do a budget-friendly makeover by checking out your local thrift stores or even Facebook Marketplace for big furniture pieces. One hack Newhart shared for custom furniture is to find “tabletops and snagging some inexpensive desk legs from Amazon for a simple DIY desk.”
Since Zoom meetings aren’t going anywhere anytime soon, it’s time to finally get a good lighting setup. A small ring light ($15, Amazon) you can attach to your desk is Newhart’s suggestion, as well as “adding multiple light sources that can be adjusted throughout the day.”
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Desktop Accessories Are Where You Can Add Your Own Personality
This is your desk after all, so you want it to be the place where you feel the most like yourself. One way to do that is by adding personal touches. That can be “a coaster for your drink or a textured piece of pottery for pen storage.” Since these are small accessories, they can also be easily swapped out with the change in seasons.