Creating the perfect work space!

Something that I had struggled with doing, was sitting down and getting work done. Now I think that it was down to an un motivational work space. For years I had not been able to work at my small desk space at home. Always Travelling to the local coffee shop just to get things done. Now don't get me wrong being a coffee lover this has defiantly been a plus also the endless Instagram pictures!

I'm now coming to an end of my 3rd year at uni and I think if I have got any advice for people starting uni is to create a work space at home that motivates you to sit and get work done.

I think I have finally created a space that makes me happy and want to work and get stuff done!

My Work Space!

Now I only had space for a small desk in my bedroom. To store all my uni books and have enough space to use a laptop, take notes and have a text book open with such a small space. I knew this was something I would need to plan out. 

When I started to map out my effective work space I used a mind map sheet to map out what I wanted my work space to include. Then using them ponts I created a mini Vision board. Now I did originally do this on paper with  little print offs from my phone but you can use Magazine cut outs, wall paper stickers etc. I will include a Photo of my Original Plan bellow so you can see how it all started!

The vision board! 

Once I had my vision board I as off. I measured the space I had and wrote it on a little sticky note so I could take it of my vision board when I made the trip to Ikea! This was really helpful and I have learnt my lesson way to many times in the past by not taking measurements! 

Also One of the first things to consider is a colour scheme, I actually noted down the colours I wanted to use to ensure it wouldn't be too busy and clash. Picking neutral colours like white and grey create the look of a clean space. I learnt this from a Home and styling magazine years ago. Then to maximise your motivation pick your favourite colour. As you can see mine is pink! I was also lucky enough that one of my favourite brands Ted Baker also had a pink stationery set out which would tie in with my colour scheme. 

The next thing I really had to think about was lighting. My ceiling light provided enough light when the sun had set but Sitting with my back to the main source of light gave me some funky shadows. As I needed so much space I didn't have room for a lamp. Instead I used fairy lights just to minimise any shadows cast onto to my work space. 

The last tip I used was from a home event I attended, Flowers, Flowers create that natural touch to any space. I have also read from a Harvard study that flowers promote happiness and reduce anxiety and create more energy to work. However, My ability at uni to keep anything alive other than my self was pretty slim! So I resorted to fake flowers from the range! 

When I had purchase all of the items that I wanted to include in my little work space I laid them all out on my bed and begun styling them on my desk. About 6 attempts later I was finally happy with the way it turned out. 

I hope this has helped anyone needing to create a small work space! 

Thank you for reading my little blog

Jade XoXo

'This little space was where I finished my 3rd and 4th Year at uni before moving into a new work space! Its Changed a lot as I have gotten older and my work needs have changed! I will have to do an update soon! ' - 1.12.19