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Most businesses start at home or in student dorm rooms, while some others with more luck and more initial funding start in small offices and other more professional surroundings. No matter how good your startup idea is, you will definitely have trouble with space in your first office. Don’t despair, there are tricks that can make your space look bigger and more appealing to future clients and employees.
Laptops
Desktop computers take out a lot of space and the prices and specs of laptop computer are almost equivalent these days. In addition to this you will be able to do your business in motion and use all the practicality that comes with a laptop.
New Shelves
Great way to use more of your office space and the things you place on these shelves will always be visible and easy to reach. Some people decide to hire professional help, when doing simple tasks like this, but with a good DIY guide and adequate tools and materials you will be able to build and paint your shelves like a pro. You can find cheap and good quality tools in online tool shops.
Tamed Cables
This is important not only because you want to make your office bigger, but also for making it a safer place. For this task you can use everything from duck-tape to pegboard and make sure to mark each cable with different color band.
Lighter Colors on the Walls
This is one of the basic interior design tricks for making a room look bigger. Some people choose plain white, but this will make your office look like a hospital or some other health institution, so it is better to use warmer light colors, and also don’t hesitate to place some minimalist decorations on the walls.
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Simple Storage Furniture
Bigger office furniture that’s mostly used for storing can also be used as a clipboard or the place where you will put some important notices to your clients and employees. When it comes to office furniture, color should be a good match to the color of your walls and it can also have some decorations, but rather choose simple and inconspicuous pieces. Flamboyant vintage furniture is not functional enough, so don’t even think about Luis the Fourteenth.
Uncovered Windows
Be sure not to install any curtains on your windows. It is better to leave them uncovered and bring in all the light your office can get. The light will give it much more depth and if you want more privacy or you want to stop your employees from watching people go by, it is better to use shades or blinds than curtains.
Ceiling Tricks
In small offices ceiling is one of the most important and most visible parts. You should always draw attention to it, and keep it nice and tidy. A good idea is to paint the ceiling in some dramatic colors or even to cover it with wallpapers. This will make it look taller, and office will automatically look bigger.
Another great trick is to install shelves very close to the ceiling and store some things that you don’t use that often, but that are looking nice and representative. Clever space-saving lawyer, for example, would use these shelves for nicely bound law books.
