Best Creative Workspaces for Your Boca Raton Home

Posted by Jean-Luc Andriot on Friday, March 31st, 2017 at 4:46pm.

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If you’re like many people who live in the Boca Raton area, you most likely use a home office or have some creative workspace. Since many of our residents in the area visit each year to their winter homes, they often leave the cool weather of the North and Midwest behind while basking in the warm Florida sunshine. However, that doesn’t mean everyone here is on vacation mode. Like most of the community working from home is not only a luxury it’s a necessity. We found some examples of some of the best creative workspaces for you to consider for your Boca Raton home and included them in this week’s blog. Have a look!

With today’s interior design and decor, there is a multitude of possibilities when it comes to having a home office or spot where you can work, create and get tasks done. Some people prefer to use the kitchen to pay bills, while others may use the servant’s quarters for running a business. There seem to be endless possibilities floating all around Palm Beach County when it comes to luxurious home offices.

When designing your home office space, you’ll most likely want to consider if there will be people visiting or if you’re planning to have this room in solitude. The reason most people are contemplating on whether the office will entail guests and clients will greatly determine the furnishings and surroundings you’ll want to include.

Other than your surroundings, you may or may not consider working with a designer for your home office. Be sure to seek professionals who come with a good reputation as visionaries who understand the style you’re trying. If it’s Classic Mediterranean you’re after, then be sure to visit Marc-Michaels.com for alluring and various levels of using texture and patterns. The award-winning team is well known both locally as well as internationally.

In fact, Marc-Michaels has won the Aurora Award and is featured in Architectural Digest’ Top 100 Interior Designers. A very impressive line-up. Moreover, when viewing their portfolio, you can see they range from Contemporary to more Traditional Palm Beach style homes.

Once you’ve landed a designer or if you’ve decided to do-it-yourself, consider the type of mood and environment you want to create. Do you need this room to be light and airy or dramatic and dark? It’s more of a preference than anything else. But, it makes sense to plan for any project such as creating the ideal place to get some work done. Visit sites on the Internet such as Pinterest and Houzz.com to spark ideas for creating friendly environments.

After you’ve determined the mood, style and décor take into consideration the interior materials including construction. In many instances, people prefer home offices that are a bit plusher than their daily posts. These tend to be more personalized space and offer more than just a desk for seating.

In addition to your seating areas for your office, you’ll want to determine, if you’ll be having large groups of people or just a small few who will be coming by on business. Seating is crucial in a space such as this, because you want to be comfortable but don’t want to be crowded. Most people consider this area as a place for their work to flow.

Besides seating, the next question in mind would be what you’re going to be doing. If you’re a designer or architect, you’ll want to have the proper workstation. In some instances, you might have several desks where different activities take place throughout the day. A drafting table is much different than a conference table, so be sure to make those decisions before ordering the furniture.

Flooring is yet another element you’ll want to consider as it’s a major part of construction in any home. Carpeted offices are beautiful in places that are North, but ‘Boca Ratonians’ are happy with tile, wood and other weather friendly materials. Carpet can get moldy from the moisture and humidity typically found in South Florida. Be sure to make your choices accordingly.

Also, the windows and treatments should allow plenty of natural sunlight to come in or have a way to close the blinds or drapes for more quieter moments. If you are using this room as a studio for things such as photography sessions or painting pictures, you’ll most likely want to use a room with a lot of brightness. Northern Lighting is what tends to work best so look for a place that will allow you to get the direct sunlight for the longest part of the day. Keep in mind, the sun still goes down at one point, and you’ll lose light so be sure to invest in the right type of bulbs for your office or studio.

Desks seem to be more eclectic these days. We’ve noticed desks made from sanded-antique doors to hard-resin. You’ll most likely want a desk that allows you to have plenty of drawers or shelves to store your needed items as well as clerical supplies. A word to the wise, get a piece of furniture that allows you plenty of space to work and hide things when you need a clean desktop.

Speaking of containers, The Container Store in Boca Raton has some incredible and innovative ideas when it comes to storage solutions. They also carry filing cabinets to closet organizers allowing you to be a master at organizing.

From the type of furniture, you select to the flooring that will surround you, your home office should reflect your personality as well as the industry you’ve served. Display items such as art collections to awards and trophies. Whatever pleases you and helps you maximize your productivity is whether it’s having a comfortable sofa or a giant movie screen, this is meant to be personalized with all your intimate surroundings. If there’s one bit of advice we can offer, that makes this room full of Feng Shui, and you’ll love going to the office every single day.

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