The desire for a
home office has become more urgent after many companies adopted the hybrid work model or full-time home office. However, the lack of an exclusive space means that many people
adapt rooms, such as the
bedroom, to accommodate a small office. But how can you exploit the functionality of a bedroom to make it both a resting environment and a place to work or study?
Choosing the space
Todos Arquitetura - Casa Eté Duratex. The project by the office led by Maurício Arruda celebrates a reunion after years of sadness and silence. (Salvador Cordaro/CASACOR)
Defining a
good space is the first step towards integrating an office into the bedroom. First of all, the choice of where to position the table or desk should
prioritize proximity to the window, so that natural light is used, which can help focus and save energy. In addition, it is important that the desk is away from or on the opposite side of the bed, separating the work area from the resting space. For large bedrooms, this can be achieved by using a TV panel to divide the rooms.
Furniture and the search for storage
To achieve good storage space, you should opt for furniture that occupies the
vertical space of the room, i.e. the walls.
Vertical niches and shelves can guarantee the necessary organization while saving floor space. In this sense,
custom-made furniture also helps to make the most of the room, as well as
multifunctional furniture, such as beds with drawers, headboards that also function as shelves and retractable benches - which are fixed to the wall and can be retracted after use. Hanging beds, on the other hand, give you the chance to set up an office downstairs with a workbench, chair and drawers, optimizing the space. And speaking of chairs, opt for an ergonomic one for comfort when working or studying.
Lighting: which is the right one?
Apartment brings back the japandi style in a project by Fabiano Ravaglia. (Photos: Luiza Schreier / Visual production: Diego Matos/CASACOR)
While yellowish lights are ideal for rest and relaxation, the addition of an office in the bedroom will require
white and more targeted lighting. Spots of light and pendant or bench lamps are also good options, as is the use of natural light mentioned above.
Decoration in the right measure
Suite in the Clouds, by Ana Lúcia Jucá. Room at CASACOR Rio de Janeiro 2022. (André Nazareth/CASACOR)
Finally, choosing to decorate the office with elements that inspire productivity, such as
motivational boards, small plants or stationery items, can make the environment even more pleasant. To do this, it is important not to bring in distracting elements, including the
use of light tones - such as variations of blue, green, pink and gray, among others. At the same time, shelves and murals in vibrant colors tend to harmonize well with a softer, more balanced palette.
