Working from home has some distinct advantages,including eliminating long commutes, the ability to easily work at any time of the day or night and knowing that your lunch will still be in the refrigerator when you get hungry! But the distractions of remote work can pose some unique challenges. Outfitting your home office with the right window solutions, like roller shades, drapery panels or wood blinds in Bradley Beach, Eatontown and Neptune is instrumental in creating a space that will inspire creativity and collaboration. The professionals at Budget Blinds of Long Branch can help guide you through your myriad options.

The first thing to do is turn a critical eye to your workspace at home. Does it have your personality? Is it warm and inviting? As you may easily spend 40+ hours a week in this space, it should be a place that you look forward to being in. Some easy upgrades to ensure that this room will nurture productivity can be done in a weekend and won’t break the bank. Consider the following elements:

How is the lighting? Use windows to maximize natural light but also check the effectiveness of your lamps and bulbs, making adjustments as needed.

Is the wall color drab? Grab some paint chips and find an uplifting color to paint the room or even just an accent wall.

How’s the view from your desk? Consider the option of rearranging furniture to optimize your view as you work.

Need some life in this space? Add a houseplant! By bringing nature indoors, you’ll brighten things up and purify indoor air. Plants stabilize humidity levels and improve air quality by removing harmful pollutants.

Now, let’s focus on your window treatments. Whether they’re in need of a refresh due to age or if they’re not the best functional option for the space, now is a great time to think of effective options. Especially if you have clients who visit for meetings in your home office, wood blinds are popular in Bradley Beach and Oakhurst. They impart an iconic, luxurious feel and will take the decor of any home office to the next level. Energy efficiency when closed is a major benefit of wood blinds as they reduce solar heat gain as well as protect your property and furnishings from the damaging UV rays of the sun. Adding automation will let you tilt the position of the blinds throughout the day to diffuse direct sunlight. Game changer!

Roller shades are a great way to block out sunlight and to help reduce glare as you work on your computer screen. For hard to reach windows or for home offices with a bank of windows, consider adding automation for effortless control of your roller shades as you integrate them seamlessly with your favorite smart home devices.

Drapery panels offer the opportunity to add a splash of color, a bold pattern or a soothing neutral to your home office. Drapery panels provide incredible insulating properties to block out heat in the summer while maintaining a warm space in the winter, so your energy costs may be lowered.

Call (732) 393-8180 to schedule a free consultation. We’ll bring the showroom to your door and help you elevate your work space!

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