EFFECTIVE HOME OFFICE DESIGNS
Working from home is easier said than done. It is very easy for you to get distracted with household chores and get disturbed with family members while you’re working. It is quite challenging to achieve targets while working from home. In today’s times with the lockdown and home quarantine, most people are working from home. To make it a little easier and for your family to take you seriously, it is better to create a home office. In this way, you will be free from distractions and will be more conducive in getting the job done.
We bring to you some effective home office designs that will help you create and decorate a comfortable office which is at the same time functional as well.
Furniture for a home office
You don’t need to stick with standard office furniture. Often office furniture is stark and will not match the décor of your home. Therefore, try to use furniture that you already have. For example, you can use your dresser as a file cabinet by inserting a few wooden dividers. You can also use it to store other office supplies and stationary. You can also use living room bookshelves for your office. Get a table and chair that matches your home décor. If you are sitting long hours on your computer it is better to invest in an ergonomic chair.
Lighting for your home office
Usually, offices have fluorescent lighting which is quite harsh for the eyes and can cause headaches in some people. In your home, you can use floor lamps that are often used in the bedroom for your office lighting. This kind of lamp can serve as a decorative piece for your office as well. You can also use bedside table lamps or study lamps if you want. If you want to create some drama, mount some shelves at varying heights and place lamps on them. You can also settle for nice ceiling light, this will illuminate the entire room making it more conducive for work.
Location is key
Choose a space that is quiet, away from the daily hum-drums of house chores. Ensure the space you choose is spacious and airy as well. An ideal area for a home office is the study room or library room. If you don’t have a dedicated room for your office, cordon off an area for your home office. A workstation of a minimum of 60” x 84” is advisable.
Get some company
Working from home can get boring and lonely. At the office, you have your colleagues with whom you chit chat and take breaks. At home, you are deprived of that. So consider installing a large fish tank on a shelf or table. You can also have hamsters, iguanas, guinea pigs, and tortoises for the company in your home office. If you like birds, you can have a birdcage in the corner.
Adding style to the home office
It is important to style your office in a manner that will blend with the rest of the house. It need not be austere but just professional looking that will serve the purpose of your business. It is best to have hardwood floors as it makes it easier for a wheeled chair to move about. You can add some rugs to give the room some style and comfort. Have some pictures on the desk or a group of accessories on a shelf. You can use antiques to give the room a classy and elegant finish. Use some indoor plants in the room as well.
These are some effective home office designs to help you create your functional workstation in the comforts of your own home.