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It can be hard to create a home office that promotes productivity, but as more of us are choosing to work or study from the comfort of our own homes, having that dedicated space can make all the difference and is key to staying focused and motivated. 

Whether you’re working from home full time, a few days a week, starting a side hustle or studying for your future. Keep reading for home office inspiration, from paint colours and office decor ideas to organisation tips, we have plenty of home office ideas to boost productivity. 

1. Create a zoned workspace area with room dividers.

Don’t have a spare room you can dedicate to turning into an office space? Don’t panic, an unused corner or area of a room can work just as well if carefully designed. 

Zoning your space can be a way to create an area suitable for work. One way you can achieve this is by using room dividers. These are fully customisable and can be either full height or half height and with added extras such as windows and shelves, you can really create a space that will work for you. Allowing you to get on with important tasks without being disturbed by, or disturbing, other household members. Separating your workspace from your living space also has the added bonus of helping you to switch off after a long day as you can leave your work behind. 

2. Add houseplants for a boost of creativity

Did you know that plants can help you with your creativity? Studies have found that having plants in your office environment can help to increase your levels of creativity. If you aren’t very green fingered an artificial plant or even just looking at images of nature can help you to feel more relaxed and focused. And for plant fanatics, it’s an excellent excuse to get that new plant for your office space. 

3. Choose your paint colour carefully

The colour of your workspace can have an effect on your mental well-being, creativity and overall mood. But which colour is best?

Blue has been found to be one of the best colours for a home office as it has the power to both soothe and stimulate your mind. The colour blue can create a sense of balance, helping you to stay focused on the task at hand. 

Another option is to make your home office area a brighter space than the rest of the room. Bright bold colours can help boost your creativity and alertness, but whichever colour you choose, it should be something you love.

We provide a range of painting services including painting offices, painting doors, painting stairs, painting cupboards, painting skirting boards and more! So maybe it’s not just your walls that need painting, it might be the skirting boards and furniture too, but lucky for you we cover it all. 

4. Your desk is key

Whether you are working from a shelf that can be cleverly closed up when not in use, or you have a fully decked-out office desk, your immediate workspace is key to boosting your productivity. 

Making sure you have enough space for your laptop or desktop and keyboard to allow you to type comfortably will help with your flow. Then you also need to have the space to organise your work, and tools and to create sketches, or notes. 

At the Handy Squad, we can help assemble flat pack furniture for your office, because we understand how stressful and time-consuming this job can become. Not only this but we also offer services to lift and shift furniture, so whether you’re buying a desk that comes flat pack or need help moving one to your new office space, we can help! 

5. Take Inspiration From Wall Art

You want your home office to be aesthetically pleasing as well as functional. It’s important that your office is a place where you want to spend time and enjoy being. 

Add inspirational quotes or your favourite images to help create a positive space ready to boost your mood. 

6. Get Organised

Clutter is the number one way to put a damper on your creativity and productivity. Here are some tips to beat it.

• Only keep what you need on your desk. 
• Storage solutions can be used to keep distracting paperwork filed away, or for items you need, but not every day.
• Use a cable tidy to keep all your wires and extension leads hidden away, it’s safer too.  Cable tidying is one of the many handyman office services we offer.
• Consider using a corkboard or pegboard to add important reminders and to store items for quick access. 

We hope these ideas will inspire you to create a home office ready to boost your productivity. At the Handy Squad, our Handyman London can lend a helping hand to finalise your home office and create the best space to enhance productivity. Contact us today to get a free quote for your office renovation project. 

When you move into a new home it can be overwhelming with all the things that need doing, especially if you have moved into one that isn’t decorated to your taste. Luckily, there are some simple things you can do that will make a huge difference to the overall appearance and feel of your home. Keep reading for some top tips to help you turn your new house into somewhere that feels like home.

1. Add some colour

A quick and easy way to add a splash of personality and update your home space is by adding colour. Whether you choose a warming feature wall in your lounge, go dark and peaceful in the bedroom, or light and airy in the kitchen, a lick of paint can make all the difference. 

Our London painters and decorators are highly experienced at painting rooms and panelled walls, so allow us to step in and help you. Thanks to our many years of practice, we can even offer advice on the colour palette that would best suit your property. So, if you are unsure, contact us today and we will be happy to offer assistance!

However, if painting isn’t your thing, you could consider using wallpaper, which is another fabulous way to add some personality to your rooms. From patterned feature walls to wallpapering whole rooms, there is so much choice. Geometric patterns can create an eye-catching contemporary aesthetic, or you can’t go wrong with florals for more of a delicate classical look. 

2. Create your ambience

Creating ambience in your home can easily be done by adding different styles of lighting and the options are limitless with something out there to suit everyone’s taste. Add a quirky table lamp in the bedroom, a modern standing lamp in the corner of a hallway, a retro bamboo ceiling shade in the lounge or modern hanging lights above a dining room table. 

To ensure your home is as energy efficient as possible, make sure to change your lightbulbs to energy-saving bulbs, or if you’re creating a smart home, upgrade to a smart bulb. Our friendly electricians can help with your lighting needs. Get in touch to find out more. 

3. Go Green

Houseplants are not only ideal to bring some personality to your spaces, but they are also beneficial as they fill your room with oxygen, help bring nature in and can also make you feel more relaxed. 

Add smaller pots and planters to windowsills and shelves or try adding some hanging pots. For larger spaces such as living areas and corridors, taller house plants make a statement and can also be used to draw attention away from other areas. 

4. Make It Cosy

Whether the look you are wanting to create is rustic, modern or maximalist you can make your house cosy by adding rugs, blankets, and cushions in your style. 

Candles are also amazing for creating a cosy atmosphere and they can be used to add decor to areas of your home. Think floor lanterns in the hallways and tea lights on bathroom ledges. 

5. Add Wall Art

One of the simplest and easiest ways to turn your house into your style is by adding wall art around the house. Whether that is posters with your favourite quotes or canvas prints above your bed, there are so many different types of wall art to choose from. You can make a collection around a favourite band or black-and-white wildlife photographs, just think about your favourite things and go from there. 

And there you have it, 5 simple ways to make your house a home you love.  At Hany Squad we have a wide variety of tradesmen who can help you with any job you might require regarding moving services, carpentry, plumbing, jet washing, locksmiths, and decorating, amongst other services.

Our trusted team has over 10 years of experience in satisfying the demands of our customers and will develop a plan to fully accommodate your needs. Give our handyman london a call today at 0800-0-12-12-12 or request a free quote today by filling out our online form.

Thinking about giving your home an update this year? Then you’ll want to know these interior design trends for 2023. This year’s trends are centred around creating livable, inviting interiors, and designing spaces we want to come home to. 

Have a read of our top 5, 2023 design trends predictions for some inspiration and then speak to our team who will be able to help you complete the job.

1. Biophilic Design

Biophilic design, inspired by nature and sustainability, has been on the rise in popularity for the last few years. Our desire to bring the outdoors in and get closer to nature has kept on growing and as such, biophilic design continues to be one of the top trends for 2023. 

Some ways you can bring the beauty and serenity of nature into our homes include;

• Painting your walls with luscious shades of green.
• Add plenty of plants
• Create a beautiful statement wall with botanical wallpaper. 
• Upcycle items into plant pots and then…….
• Grow delicious herbs on your windowsill.
• Add green accents such as cushions, blankets and bedding.

2. Modern Luxury

Boho interior design has quickly become one of the hottest trends in home décor, and it’s easy to see why. Boho décor is all about embracing individuality and creating a laid-back, carefree, eclectic vibe. Bohemian style or Boho decor is for those who want their homes full of life, culture, and interesting items for all the world to see. The Bohemian style tends to combine objects, colours, and patterns from many areas of the world. 

If you are looking for a style that you can truly make your own, Bohemian design might be for you.

3. Bohemian Beauty

Luxurious interiors where the lines are blurred between the aesthetic of five-star hotels and our homes are another huge interior design trend for 2023. Creating a home that feels aspirational and luxurious can be done with a deep, rich colour palette, think statement walls or panelling. Adding gold accents alongside marble textures and creating that premium feel with clever lighting is a way to make your home ooze a lavish feel.

4. Wall Panelling

Wall panelling was one of the most talked about interior trends last year, and it isn’t showing any signs of disappearing. With a variety of different wall panelling styles to choose from you can experiment with wall panels in both modern and traditional homes. It’s a cost-effective way of transforming the look of your home without breaking the bank. Plus, it’s a great way of covering up any imperfections on your walls!  

Whether you want to add a feature wall to your bedroom or completely reinvent your hallway, panelling is a perfect solution. Our team of expert London carpenters at the Handy Squad can help to complete this renovation project, leaving your home looking modern and fresh. Call us today at 0800-0-12-12-12 and we promise to deliver an effective and reliable job.

5. Think Pink

Our use of colour within the home has changed in the last two years, moving away from anything too cool to empathetic neutrals, earth tones, and colours that spark optimism and joy, like pink. 

Uplifting, sophisticated pink paint colours have proved hugely popular in recent years, with shades that bring a more muted approach rather than sweet pastels. A gentle neutral pink paint can create warmth on walls without being overly pigmented and will become a trending colour choice for 2023. 

There you have it, our home décor design trend predictions for 2023. So, if you want to follow the interior panelling trend, or perhaps you fancy adding some pink to your walls, fill in our online form today to request a free quote. We have carpenter services in Londo, plumbers, electricians and more, who are all on hand to help with your residential or commercial projects.

You may think that organising the office is a “waste of your time”, but disorganisation will cost you more than having a helping hand to fix your problems.

Did you know, that having an organised work environment has much more than just visual appeal? When your office appears to have clutter, it triggers a stress response in your brain that signals “there’s more work to do”. Having an organised office reduces the recurrence of that stress response, giving you back a feeling of control.

Even more with the help from a handyman to take control of all your organisation needs. So, let’s spend less time searching through all of the disorganized files and more time becoming more efficient.

Creating the company culture your team needs.

For your team to hit their goals it is important that you create a strategically organised space. This will help them by boosting their effectiveness and creating an overall positive work habit for everyone in your team.

We understand this can be challenging and it is easy to let it get out of hand. So, if the thought of having to organise your office space gives you slightly less joy than it should, don’t worry we got a hand to help.

How can we help?

Here at the Handy Squad, we offer several Office maintenance services that we can tailor to your own personal needs. We want to help you achieve a seamless and productive workday and leave the stress of an unorganised office a thing of the past. Our handymen will provide all the help you need and complete their work in a quiet and efficient way so you can keep working with little to no interruptions.

The bottom line is, creating an organised workspace and maintaining an efficient work area for your employees will end up paying off in a bigger way than you can imagine. Give it a go!

 

What you surround yourself with will influence your productivity, and at the end of the day have a huge effect on your work.

If you are working in an office or at home, it is critical to have an atmosphere that generates excitement.

Start with something small, staying focused during a long workday can be difficult but we find that it helps if you take a few short breaks to gain a better perspective on what you are working on. Movement and change of scenery will help you clear your mind and look at your ideas differently.

Focus and creativity are also key parts of having a productive workspace. Try making a work playlist for you to play as background noise so you don’t keep focusing on the silence. As silence can also be very disturbing.

Are these not your cup of tea? Get a plant! These little guys will brighten up your workspace and make the environment more alive. Plants are a great addition as they can reduce stress, produce cleaner air for you to be in, and give you some energy.

If you are looking for a handier approach, we can also help you set up your office. One of the biggest desk workspace issues is clutter and multiple wires from all your electronic devices. This can cause distraction, stress from the mess on your desk and overall low productivity. So, the best thing is for you to have a tidy workplace, and we fortunately are here to help you with that. Cable tidying is one of the many handyman office services we offer.

We hope these ideas will inspire you to create a better place to work in. After all, if we can create an easy work life, the easier our lives will be. Have a wonderful year, and don’t forget to look back here for some amazing tips we are always one phone call away!

 

“New year, new me”… as the saying goes we all plan a list of new things to achieve in the new year. The new year means a fresh start, with a tough winter and the first “normal” year, we’ve had in a while we here at the Handy Squad would like to help you make this year the best one yet!

So, sit back, grab a drink and relax while we give you some helpful tips to tick some of those new year’s resolutions off the list!

Looking for a huge change in any room? Try changing your lighting.

This is a great way to start if you want to take your rooms to the next level. Simple yet efficient. Just like LED lights, highly energy-efficient, long-lasting and uses less energy than a normal bulb.

The “language of lights” is an extensive yet colourful one, but also a foreign language for most. We can help you navigate through the rainbow of light and have your lighting needs set up safely and correctly.

Hang thins up!

More than one of us can admit taking painting as a hobby during the lockdown, so let’s grab those masterpieces out of the attic and change the atmosphere of any room!

With this one, you can be very versatile, either hanging them up on the wall or if you aren’t comfortable drilling a hole in the wall, just placing them on some shelves or even on top of a table.

If you aren’t comfortable around tools and need a hand, we are great at hanging things up.

What better blank canvas than walls?

There is no wrongdoing with this idea, you can make a big impact on a small budget even if your room is lacking accent details. Being imaginative can result in a space full of depth and interest.

From paint effects, the vast scope of colours pops of colour, and architectural designs… the things you can achieve are endless and also so much fun!

During these cold winter months keeping warm is very important. Every household uses its heating system daily, and this can take a toll on your boiler. We understand that fixing up your heating is the last thing you want to have to worry about, but it is very important to make sure your heating system is serviced annually to make sure it continues to function in a reliable and efficient way.

Why is it important to have your heating system serviced?

One of the priorities of having a routine maintenance check is to make sure your heater’s pipes stay in top condition and depending on the heating system you currently have at home you may need your air filters checked to make sure you are getting the best air quality.

This service also helps increase safety, as you won’t know if anything has gone wrong with your heating, and this could lead to a carbon monoxide leak.

Reducing your energy costs

Well-serviced and regular maintenance of your boiler will help you reduce your household energy bills.

With regular use over the years, sludge is one of the things that can build up within your boiler and as a result affect its overall performance. If this occurs your boiler will still run, but it will have to work harder to raise and keep the temperature of your household, meaning it will draw more energy than it actually should.

If you start to notice that your energy bills keep being higher than normal, it might be that you need your heating system serviced. Worry not, here at The Handy Squad we can help you with that! Our plumbers in London are experts and can assist you with your heating issues so all you need to do is contact us!

Remember that improving the efficiency of your heating system will not only help your energy bill cost to lower, but it will also help you reduce your environmental impact.