Create A FABULOUS Office Fit For a True Fashionista!

May 29, 2012

Create A FABULOUS Office Fit For a True Fashionista!

Fabulous Office Items Fit For A True Fashionista: Creating an office that is functionally stylish!

Create an office on any budget, sure fire items that will assist you in creating a fabulous office where you will not only foster a positive work atmosphere, but a stylista’s dreams of relaxing.

1. CREATE A COLOR OR PATTERN SCHEME OR MOTIF

Color is a great starting point! Choose a color or pattern scheme that will create a fun, inspiring, and serene environment all in one! Colors can dictate a positive or unproductive mood.

Pink

Reds, Bright pinks, like the color red, stimulate energy and can increase the blood pressure, respiration, heartbeat, and pulse rate. They also encourage action and confidence.
Pink has been used in prison holding cells to effectively reduce erratic behavior. –so breathe easy in your lovely office!

Purple/Lavender

Uplifts
Calms the mind and nerves
Offers a sense of spirituality
Encourages creativity

Yellow

Stimulates the nervous system
Activates memory
Encourages communication

Moderately use strong colors such as red, oranges or patterns such as stripes or animals, with solid white or wooden pieces for a fun office.

Pink is not just for little girls. Mature pieces can turn pink into a strong business favorite.

Powerful Purple! Purple is a color of strength, and who is stronger than a woman who has her own perfectly purple office.

Zebra deZign it! Traditional black & white with a pop of your favorite pattern like zebra, hounds tooth or jacquard make for a fun office.

2. Get a Desk & Throne for yourself and something comfy for your visitors….

Your desk and chair is the centerpiece of the office, it’s where you will spend most of your time. If your budget allows, find a statement piece that is elegant, one that has either strong, intricate design or one that is modern bold and contemporary.

Paint that old laminate or wooden desk a bright or signature color like yellow, pink or black!

Don’t forget to have a comfy set of arm chairs or scale back to just one. If space permits, a love seat or sofa in a solid color creates richness to the space. If you are a workaholic fashionista, check out the sofa in a pull out. No matter the amount, make it bold and plush! Not only will your visitors enjoy their visit, it gives you another space to retreat to when you aren’t behind your desk.

3. Fabrics Here, Fabrics There, Fabrics Everywhere!

Desk skirt: An old card table can be jazzed up with a drape of fabric such as tulle's, chiffon or even silk! Just a trip away from your local fabric store!

Drapes: Printed or solid panels with draped valances add an heir of elegance. For short winders, try purchasing panels that are long and bunch at the floor.

Area Rug: Vibrant patterns or pictures are fun ways to add a punch right in the middle of your office.

Throw pillows: One or two pillows on your sofa or arm chair can tie your other fabrics together.

4. Light up Your Space…

An office space should have two lighting moods; productive and relaxing. A fabulous business woman needs enough light to conduct lucrative business deals but as well as low lit lighting to calm her down after a long day or even “woo” a client.

5. Top it off with accessories….

Fresh Flowers or Artificial flowers with a daily spray of orange or lemongrass spray at the corner of your desk and/or on your book shelf or side table adds not only a beautiful piece of art, but tantalizes the sense of smell.

Your desk should have cute, eye catching, everyday supplies that are customized for you. Many office retailers stock inexpensive supplies personalized for the fashionista.

Stapler, tape dispenser and post it dispenser.