Working from home? Time for art!

Geplaatst op 8-12-2020 door Robert de Jong

These days we work from home a lot more than we used to. We will probably continue to do this in the future. You might already have set up a room as a workplace.

A good office chair and table are important, but have you also thought about what working from home with art could do for you? Art can be a valuable addition to the office. Beautiful art in your home office is not only pleasant to look at, it also brings other benefits. Read below about some of the benefits of art in the (home) office!

1. Art is healthy

Art is good for your health! This is increasingly demonstrated by research. For example, it turns out that your brain produces dopamine (the happiness hormone) when you look at art. In some cases, you can also physically experience a calming effect when you look at art. Your muscles relax and your heart rate drops.

2. Art stimulates creativity

You can learn a lot from art. Art means something different to everyone, which makes it a good way to use your creativity and your own judgment. What do you actually see and how does this differ from interpretations of others? Art can help you train your powers of perception, stimulate you to put your own interpretation into words, and open up to other perspectives. You can then also apply this new mindset to other situations.

3. Art makes exclusive and unique

In addition to the influence of color and light on the mood, there is another aspect that plays a role in creating a uniquely decorated working atmosphere. Employees indicate that they need to create their own place with a personal face. Creating a climate where they feel comfortable and at home is clearly a prerequisite for optimal performance.

4. Art offers a solution

Sufficient privacy, tranquility, good acoustics - a workspace often has many challenges. The desire for privacy, concentration, and tranquility has increased significantly in the workspace. Solutions to these kinds of issues can lie with simple changes. You might not expect that art is an option here too. Yet art and functionality often go well together. For example, there are possibilities to make art on acoustic panels, which provide damping of sound and reverberation. Do you have a workspace with a lot of glass and windows? Then window films with art prints can offer a solution.

5. Art is timeless

Beautiful art is timeless. It is not only suitable for your current office, but also for future ones. Where an office chair wears out and equipment becomes obsolete, a painting lasts a lifetime. In any case, I cannot think of a better investment in your home office interior!

6. Art reduces stress

Last but definitely not least: the relaxing, contemplative aspects of art can help lower stress levels! Win-win!

Art is beautiful, interesting and can transform an office into an inspiring workplace. But art in all its diversity does much more and can offer a solution to countless issues. Based on the above six positive effects of art in the workplace, it becomes clear that art in your (home) office is actually an absolute must!