Up on the blog this week, it's all about settling in at home. Many of you are now working from home for the first time so I thought it would be a great idea to share some thoughts on how to settle right into your home environment without missing a beat. Productivity flourishes in environments where creative thoughts bloom, distractions are minimized, and healthy atmospheres invigorate us. Read on for some of my interior design survival tips.
Business Unusual
How is your home office set up? Did you throw it together? Your home office needs to be functional first, and as long as you can work in it, it's doing one basic job. But having a beautiful office can actually increase your productivity as it becomes a place where you love to work. Yes, it can be time-consuming to sort through extra clutter that might be in there, but it's important to create a dedicated space that inspires you. You might be surprised just how far a few touches go to make your space both comfortable and appealing. Maybe your office is just a little lackluster and needs a few interior design touches, but not a complete overhaul. It's always worth spending some time to add your personal touches to a space. Lamps, clocks, wall hangings and throw pillows are just a few of the items you can add to impart some life to your home office. Here are a few of my interior designer favorites.
Featuring handwoven sea grass shade paired with a curved brass stand and iron base, this task lamp offers a unique design statement to your desk or nightstand.
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For your daily inspirational message! Perfect for your home office desk especially if you need a little encouragement during the day!
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Clean and Organize your desk set up with a desk top organizer. The home organizer and interior designer's favorite!
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Stay comfy – and stylish enough for video conferencing.
How are your work-from-home outfits? I pulled a few easy, comfortable favorites together. What's great is that you really can pull together a camera ready outfit that has similar and repeat base pieces: tees and tanks on top with leggings, joggers, dresses...and jumpsuits (oh my)! I keep myself from feeling like I'm wearing the exact same thing every day by using the same base outfit, just a different outer layer! Don't forget to accessorize!
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Refresh Your Regimen
Get plenty of rest and indulge in a new routine. Now is the perfect time to practice self care. These innovative eye masks help you fall asleep easier and wake up looking refreshed.
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Pucker up for this botanical-infused mask, which moisturizes and nourishes dry lips for a perfectly kissable pout.
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A great way to practice self care is to journal. The road to serenity is ahead, and it’s paved with a f*ck-ton of profanity. When quiet meditation and peaceful mantras aren’t enough to cut through the bullsh*t and brighten your day―hold close the pages of Zen as F*ck.
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Make time for movement (in the prettiest athleisure wear).
Whoever said athleisure wear wasn't the new, well, everything was seriously disturbed. It's 2020, and styles that keep you comfy working from home and hold up to all your at-home workouts are here to stay. And I'm here. for. it.
The Free People Movement collection is designed for your active, on-the-go life. Intuitive color schemes allow you to mix and match with ease, while thoughtfully placed pockets secure your exercise essentials. Cut in flattering silhouettes that enhance mobility and motion-minded ease, the workout-ready wear features cutouts, mesh panels, and moisture-wicking technology for maximum breathability.
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You will never want to take off THIS Everyday Legging year round. The 7/8s length, high waist, sweat wicking fabric make them functional for any workout and your day to day errands and events. The simple yet stylish colored striped around the left calf add the perfect detail to make these leggings pop.
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Pastel printed leggings fit right in with your stylish athleisure wardrobe.
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Nurture Yourself and Set the mood for serenity.
As the place where you often escape to after the stress of work or hectic woes of life, your home needs to be able to establish a serene atmosphere and help you to recharge from the day. In today's frenetic world, it is more important than ever to create a calm and peaceful space that allows you to recharge. Consider scent and sound. Studies have shown lavender is calming, but environmental psychologists also recommend finding scents you personally respond to.
Unwind after a long day with this soothing interior room spray that creates a calming ambiance for your home. Whether used in a living room, bedroom, or bathroom, its comforting aroma purifies both your space and your mind as you embark on your evening ritual.
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Vitruvi believes in the power of smell to enhance our mood and overall well-being. They blend herbs and small batch essential oil into modern aromatherapy meant to create a sense of ritual and ceremony in your daily life. Each scent is as complex as perfume, with top, middle and bottom notes that help create meaning and memory each time you use it.
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It's not always easy to get up every morning shower, put on “real” clothes and push yourself to be productive and still take a lunch/coffee break. It is however important now to find a routine that works for you and stick to it as much as you can. We could all use ways to focus our energies into positive areas like serenity at home. It is what will get us through this tough time. Wishing you all health and hope.
I hope that you enjoyed this post and it encourages you to start dreaming about your home. And hey, let's get social. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and connect on LinkedIn! Each day I will post follow up thoughts from the latest blog post to give you more inspiration. AND, please leave me a comment below and let me know what you thought of this post!
In addition to being a Philadelphia residential Interior Designer, I also design boutique hotels, fitness centers, office spaces, multi family development projects, other commercial spaces such as office and retail spaces, and the senior living community throughout the tri state area. We work here in Philadelphia, the main line, and even Nationally!
About the Interior Designer
Tina Delia, a native of Ocean County, NJ, current resident of Philadelphia, is the Founder and Principal Interior Designer of Delia Designs. For the past nine years, Tina has been steadfast in her vision and continues to develop herself personally and professionally. She is dedicated to excellence and insistence on forward thinking design. At the forefront of her designs is the idea that our spaces have the ability to transform our lives. She is looking to move us, inspire us to see, think and create freely. After all, it's not only about creating beautiful spaces.
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