I'm opening my own business and trying to figure out how to decorate my office in a way that's welcoming but professional. Do you have any advice on how to communicate that with wallpaper, paint, furniture, decorations, etc?
I'm opening my own business and trying to figure out how to decorate my office in a way that's welcoming but professional. Do you have any advice on how to communicate that with wallpaper, paint, furniture, decorations, etc?
user
This is a fun question!  I’d like to start with something easy and pleasant: you mentioned “wallpaper”.  Are you looking to re-wallpaper an existing space, or do you have an empty office to decorate?  If it’s the latter, you might try looking for a large fabric roll that you can arrange into a kind of “scatter rug” and roll out to cover part of your office.  A friend of mine does something like this, except instead of a normal roll of fabric she’s got a giant roll of minky fabric, which she found on sale at a fabric store.  Minky fabric is a type of knitted fabric with a soft, fuzzy texture.  It’s perfect for an office because it has a super soft feel, but it’s also very durable, which is nice for an office.  You could also look for other types of low-cost, comfortable-to-walk-on carpets to spread around, like floor rugs or outdoor rugs.
assistant
Sorry to interrupt you, but you're rambling. I just want to communicate professionalism and a welcoming atmosphere. I don't think a fuzzy rug communicates professionalism. For context, I'm a therapist.
user