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Home Office, Lifestyle, WFH · July 19, 2022

Building A Comfortable Home Office Without Losing Productivity

If you now permanently work from home or use a hybrid approach, the home office has become one of the most important rooms. However, transforming this part of the property carries a unique challenge. In addition to an aesthetic appeal, it must retain its ability to promote a strong work ethic.

Finding the right balance between those two ideas may seem impossible. But you don’t have to be the homemaker Ethan Hunt to get it right. Here’s how you can complete your mission in just four easy steps.

1- Control the lighting

Lighting setups play a central role in every part of the home. Nonetheless, it is particularly important in the home office. A dim room will reduce productivity levels, but you also want to maintain privacy and avoid distractions. Gaining a sense of versatility will be vital. 

Choosing plantation shutters can be a particularly wise move. Aside from advanced lighting control, it can be great for insulation purposes. The fact that you achieve these results without losing valuable space, as would be the case with bulky curtains, is a bonus.

Of course, LED lights and desk lamps are also very useful additions. Not least because they get the transformation up and running in style.

2- Invest in your desk setup

If your office is ever going to satisfy your demand for increased productivity, it needs the right desk setup. You need a large enough workspace to work comfortably. This means having room for your laptop, a notepad, and potentially a graphics tablet.

You will probably spend several hours working in the office each day. Therefore, it’s crucial that you choose an ergonomic desk and chair design. This is the only way that you can remain comfortable and in the right frame of mind to work. Day after day, year after year.

A winning workspace will enable you to work faster. In turn, this means you can spend more time enjoying your home life with the family.

3- Manage your storage

Your home office may be used to store a variety of items. This includes equipment, paperwork, stationery, stock, and other tools needed for daily work. Therefore, getting the storage facilities under control will translate to greater organisational skills.

Before starting, move to paperless tech where possible. Following this, filing cabinets may be used to achieve great results. Similarly, shelving can be ideal for items that may be needed on a semi-frequent basis. A tidy space will help you stay in ‘work mode’ too.

On a side note, you should ensure that your WiFi connection is at the desired levels. Otherwise, you will find that you won’t even want to work in the room.

4- Add personality and security

The home office is a designated space for working, and you don’t want curious youngsters to mess things up. Adding a door lock can solve this issue and protect your assets should a break-in occur. It also allows you to shut off from work when you’re finished. 

Security features are important, but you should also focus on the personality of the space. While you don’t want to distract from work, a few family photos create a nicer vibe. It is one of the huge benefits over working in a commercial office. Awards should also be displayed.

While the kitchen is only a hallway away, adding a water cooler is ideal too. Hydration is shown to boost productivity levels, and it will make your home office feel more stylish.

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Posted By: Antonia · In: Home Office, Lifestyle, WFH

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