Up until recently, I spent the majority of my time creating, on top of my bed or on my sofa. I didn't have a 'space' which I could really call a workspace, and I feel this was quite a big issue. I think having an area which is solely dedicated to work is important. It's difficult to distinguish when you are or need downtime when you don't have a separate area, and sitting on my bed was not the most comfortable (hello back problems from slouching over a laptop!) There were so many other distractions: and it got to the point where I felt I needed to buy a desk. So with some rearranging, I found a space and I headed to Ikea and got myself a little workspace. So far, my new little friend is pretty empty. My sketchbooks, portfolio and laptop currently live there, but I want to create somewhere where I can feel inspired. So with the help of Pinterest, here are some lovely workspace goals.
I absolutely love the white space in this home office. It's quite the messy organised which really matches my own cluttered chaos.
This desk is quite similar to my own: and with my final year of university drawing closer, I've been thinking of investing in an iMac to work alongside my laptop. I think the sheer size of the screen will be easier to work on, and I also think that having a "work" computer would really help to keep my mind focused on my task. Ps. I think a garden centre trip is in desperate need. I absolutely love the idea of having plants around me to keep me company. (Maybe succulents only: I'm not sure I can commit to anything less self-sufficient!)
Something I am desperate to invest in is some artwork. I currently have Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh above my desk, but I love the use of different sizes and frames to create a kind of "inspiration" wall. Its quite reminiscent of the Pinterest home page, don't you think?
I recently invested in an instax camera, and have absolutely no where to place my images. I think this would be quite nice, a personalised bunting! And it also would give me a great chance to finally find a use for my washi tape.
Now lets face it: I don't really have the space for anything like this. Yet. Just look at how beautiful this space is! Can we say, this is the ultimate goal? I mean, maybe in a few years time.....
This little beauty has been on my mind since my first visit to ikea for my desk. I think it would fit nicely underneath, and would be a nice way of decluttering the desk itself of pens and pencils, and files and sketchbooks. And it has wheels! If that's not beneficial, I don't know what is.
The reason I have added this photo in is because my mind is currently obsessed with anything copper. And I've seen similar pots in h&m home that look quite dreamy.
Finally, the room in which my desk lives in has quite a dark colour on it's walls. Far from the white walls of the first image! So I felt it fitting to add this beautiful workspace to the mix.As mentioned earlier, it is really important to distinguish an area away from your other living areas in order to get your head in the right state of mind and really focus on what it is you need to do. So, I think soon I'm going to hit up the high streets and Etsy and find myself some pretty prints, plants and lots of copper pots to house all my stationary!
