While many workers have returned to the office, working from home has undoubtedly gained substantial popularity in the last few years; in fact, the BBC suggests that most people don’t believe workers will return to the office full-time after the coronavirus pandemic. If you’ve found yourself continuing to work more days at home than days in the office, it’s important to create a relaxing space where you can not only be productive but separate your home life from your work life. Here are 4 tips to create a home office that works for you.
Pick the right location at home
Given the much more permanent move to working from home, simply doing your 9-5 on the kitchen table won’t cut it anymore. Deciding the right location for your new workstation is one of the most essential steps in creating a home office. It’s important to find a part of the house that’s quiet, far away from the kitchen if possible, and can be made a distinct working zone that won’t blend into your personal home life.
Invest in comfortable furniture
It’s likely the furniture in your office has been specially chosen for its ergonomic function, which means it’s also important to invest in comfortable and supportive furniture in your home office, as well. To protect your spine and neck, an ergonomic chair with adjustable arms will help you correct your posture in your home office. If you’re struggling to know where to begin with investing in comfortable office furniture, a fitted home office space with custom-designed storage will remove this hurdle from your research, and get you quickly set up and ready to work.
Create good lighting
Did you know that poor lighting can be detrimental to productivity at work? And while bad lighting might leave you with difficulty focusing and increased drowsiness during your workday, harsh artificial light isn’t much better either since it can trigger headaches and migraines! The solution? Natural lighting. By exposing yourself to natural light and putting your desk next to a wide window, your body will find it easier to stick to its natural circadian rhythm and know exactly when to stay busy working – and when it’s time to call it a day.
Add plants
Plants do more than just brighten a home office, they have also been proven to increase productivity by 15 per cent. How? Well, our leafy friends can induce feelings of tranquillity and relaxation – great for relieving stress and keeping your mental health in check.
Doing your 9-5 job from home can be difficult if you don’t have the right space. By using these 4 clever tips, you can easily build the perfect working environment that’ll keep you happy – and most importantly, focused.