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Home Offices and Work Spaces have Become Essential

IDI Editorial Team2 min read

Introduction

Home offices and work spaces have become essential and are an important part of home design. Space planning is crucial when designing your office or work space to make it as efficient as possible. IDI's 12 week Certificate Course introduces students to the space planning process from planning to final concept.

Multi-Functional Work Areas

Many times home offices include multi-functional work areas for everyday tasks or hobbies.

Multi-functional home office work area

Open Shelving Solutions

Open areas such as shelving can provide both aesthetics and function if planned correctly.

Home office with open shelving

Personal Expression in Design

You can design your space to be fun and inspirational, and to reflect your personality or business theme.

Personalized home office design

Welcoming Visitor Accommodations

If your office space includes visitors, make sure to have accommodations that make them feel welcome.

Home office with visitor seating

Children's Work Spaces

Children may not need their own office but they do need their own work space. Make it fun, creative, and productive.

Children's creative work space

Personal Sanctuary

A home office can be a personal sanctuary that allows us to not only work, but also unwind and relax.

Relaxing home office sanctuary

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