Retro style consists of imitations of trends, music, fashions, andattitudes of the recent past, typically 15–50 years. The pieces of this style
can be found pretty much anywhere for very little money. The value of old
artifacts depends on the popularity and the use of the object. Many retailers
produce new pieces with an old look in an attempt to bring old trends back.

Start with
Productivity
Many factors affect how productive you can be in an office space,
especially your home office. Regulating the temperature in an office can really
increase productivity. If you are too hot or too cold, it can make it hard to
stay focused.

Natural lighting is another factor in productivity. Spending eight hours
a day under a fluorescent light isn’t healthy, but opening the blinds or shades
of your office window can let in tons of natural light and boost your mood
dramatically. If there is no window in your office, try adding lamps with CFL
bulbs, which were designed to mimic natural light more than any other light
bulb.

The colors of your office space also affect your productivity. Reds are
associated with power, blue with intellect, yellow is associated with balance,
rest, and peace. Lastly, to boost productivity, add some privacy. It is a
proven fact that people work harder and more efficiently when they are in a
more private setting. If your home office shares
use with another room such as the living room or dining room, try sectioning
off your office area using bookcases or turning your desk away from the rest of
the room.

Bring in the Retro
Décor
Retro is basically defined as styles of the past. With that being said,
any styles you love from the past can be considered retro. Doing research on
how interior design has changed over the years is one way to find your ideal
retro pieces. Another way is to hit up thrift and second-hand stores. Retro
styling could be the least expensive design style because of the fact that so
many pieces can be found at second-hand stores and even yard sales. Look for
things that look old. Anything can be cleaned up, painted and altered to fit a
space, while still maintaining the retro look you are going for. Antiques with
the right colors such as oranges, reds, blues and greens can bring a dull
sleepy office space to life. So much can be done to make a productive retro
style office space.

When the right pieces are put together in the right way, it doesn’t just
look amazing but also feels amazing, and the room will ultimately make you feel much more productive.

No matter what style you choose for an office space, it needs to be
productive so you can be successful at whatever you use
your office for. The more productive you are, the less time it takes to
complete a job which leaves more time for you and your family.