It's no surprise that home offices are on the rise amidst the pandemic when many companies are still having employees work from home. The 2021 Modsy Trend Report was released last week, and it’s no surprise that the online interior design platform has seen a mass increase in home office designs.

Starting in April 2020, home office design requests on Modsy were steadily on the rise—growing 27% year-over-year. Modsy’s office furniture sales were also three times higher in April 2020 than April 2019. 

Here are some call-out stats and facts from Modsy’s survey, data study, and trend report regarding the meteoric interest in home offices over the past year: 

• The top 10 states where interest in home office design increased the most over the past year: 
  
  • 1. Virginia
  • 2. Texas
  • 3. Maryland
  • 4. District of Columbia
  • 5. Delaware
  • 6. Georgia
  • 7. North Carolina
  • 8. New York
  • 9. Florida
  • 10. South Carolina
• The most popular design styles in home offices are Modern and Minimal, with 27% of all offices designed to be clean and functional.
• 47% of respondents said home offices are the biggest future interior design trend driven by the pandemic. 
• The most important home office design component for men was ‘Quiet and Soundproof’ with 23%. For women, it was ‘Natural Lighting and/or Windows’ with 26%.
• 10% of people are looking for their home offices to work double duty as guest rooms, home gyms, or hobby rooms.
• 54% of Americans said not being able to shop in physical stores due to COVID would pose a significant challenge for them when designing a home office.

 And last but not least, here are just a few of Modsy’s favorite home office design tips: 

1. Location, location, location. Your office doesn’t have to be a separate room, but a dedicated space to get in the zone is important. Try working from your dining table or even incorporate an office into your living room or even your bedroom.
2. Invest in Good Lighting. A well-lit workspace is a must. Find a sturdy desk lamp to keep your space illuminated (you can borrow one from other areas of your home) and even consider setting up your desk in an area that gets lots of natural light--perfect for a well-lit video call.
3. Keep Clutter Contained. Working in a cluttered space can kill your productivity. Before you start your day take a moment to organize your space. We find loose papers are the number one culprit of disorganization, so consider using a notebook or investing in an organizer to keep things neat. Filing cabinets, baskets, and desk organizers are also great ways to help keep your space tidy!

For more home office insights and tips, go to www.modsy.com.