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Home Inspiration, Lifestyle · November 14, 2019

How To Design The Perfect Office Space For Your Home

Over the years modern working culture has changed and now many more individuals are working from home. Today’s work routines now even involve big organisations that are pushing for remote working where workers can collaborate on various projects without having to be in the same physical location. There are actually many health benefits of working from home as it can help reduce your stress levels and increase your work satisfaction. Whether you work for an organisation or you own your own business, working from home can be very beneficial. However, just having a small desk, or a kitchen table to work from, is not an ideal at-home work space. It can be much more useful to have a study or a home office that you can work from.

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Location is key

One of the most important factors to consider when working from home is where you are going to do your work. It can be very useful to pick an area of your home where it is quiet and there are less distractions. Sitting doing work on your laptop in the living room, especially when the TV on, will just end up having a negative impact on your productivity. Consider your working style and the nature of your work when deciding. If your job requires solitude and a lot of focus, you should put the office far away from where people move around. A garage or home loft could be suitable in such instances.

A useful space where you can set up a home office is in a spare room upstairs. That way you are free from distractions. If you have the extra room in your home, try to stay away from creating a desk space in your bedroom as you want to keep this room for relaxation and sleep after a long work day.

Think about your office requirements

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After you have decided on where you want your office space to be, it’s time to consider what you might need in your office space. This largely depends on the work you do and what equipment and tools you might need. Some of the staple items that most at-home workers need are computers/laptops, a work phone and a good WiFi connection. It might also be useful to consider whether you also need a printer, a scanner, or any other technology for your office. If you do a lot of paperwork or take a lot of notes then filing cabinets, bookshelves and stationery might also be something to consider too.

Choosing your office furniture

Two of the most important items that you will need in any office space is a good desk and office chair. If you are sat working at home for long periods of time then it is important that you have comfortable seating. When sat at a desk for long hours it can be beneficial to consider the perfect seating positions at work as poor posture can have an impact on your productivity. If you are hunched over your desk for too long, your poor posture can lead to neck strain, back problems, or headaches. Good ergonomic office chairs can help you adjust your seating position so that you are more comfortable.

Try to also consider the type of desk that you might need for your office space. Do you want a lot of room to write notes? Or do you just need enough desk space for your laptop and coffee cup? Thinking about the size and style of your office desk will help you find the perfect one that best suits your needs. In many modern office spaces, standing desks are also popular options now due to how simple they are and how they can blend with any décor.

Consider the type of office lighting you need

Lastly, another important factor to consider is the type of lighting that you might need for your home office. If you are doing computer work or writing, then a simple desk lamp could be useful. Or if you need to light up the whole room for a work project then ceiling lights will be better to use. When positioning your desk in your home office, it is also useful to consider the natural light in the room too. Natural light can help brighten up your room but it’s also best to be mindful that sunlight doesn’t glare on your computer too much.

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