Working at home can be very challenging, especially if you are limited in terms of available space. However, you should know that adding an office to a home is possible, no matter whether you have an extra room for it or not. Adjusting just one corner of your home will do just fine. Here are five things that you need to take into consideration when creating an ideal home office for yourself.
No matter whether you will choose a large or a small desk, or even a shelf that acts as one, you definitely need to make sure that everything fits perfectly in your room. This is particularly important especially if you don’t have an extra room that can be used as a home office. In that case, you should measure the available space and determine the size of the desk that will work the best for you.
If you don’t have enough drawers that are essential for storing your documents, you should consider purchasing filing cabinets where you can store your documents, books, office supplies etc. These are very functional and beautiful at the same time. Also, if you are into DIY, you can make your own desk by placing a board on the top of those cabinets. You will kill two birds with one stone this way. Even adding some floating shelves to the wall above the desk will provide you with extra storage. Placing all the folders and unnecessary documents up there will clear out the mess from your table.
Proper lighting is one of the most important elements of the working-at-home environment. Big windows with curtains made of natural see-through fabrics are crucial, because the natural light is your eyes’ best friend. Also, an appropriate lamp is a must-have, especially if you need to work at night. You should know that LED bulbs are more cost-efficient and long-lasting than the regular ones.
Everyone who works at home will agree that a comfortable chair is definitely the most important factor that contributes to one’s efficiency and productivity. Adjustable office chairs are the best solution, and especially those with super thick seats that have a waterfall shaped front which improves blood flow to your legs and provides a prolonged comfort. These will certainly prevent many health problems, the most common being neck and back pain.
Decorating your home office largely contributes to energizing your space and making you feel good while working there. Choose your favourite colours for the walls, and just make sure that these are not too aggressive to your eyes. Pale green and lavender will do the trick. A beautiful rug is also required, and it should follow the same colour scheme. Adding an inspiration board above your desk will motivate you, and a calendar with a to-do list will help you be organized. You can also accessorize your desk with photographs and freshly picked flowers that will make you feel at peace.
As you can see, your home office doesn’t need much effort to be both pretty and functional. Of course, an appropriate chair and desk, as well as good lighting, are necessary to make everything work. Inserting some personal details just adds up to the overall pleasant atmosphere that is required if you want to be productive and efficient.
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