Do you suddenly find yourself needing a home office space? Have you been working in a temporary space in your home that is neither comfortable nor productive? If so, it’s time to set up the ultimate home office. We’ve got six tips that will make the process a breeze and ensure no important items are overlooked.
Create a Sense of Privacy in the Home Office
The first tip is in relation to the location of the home office. Ideally, you have a spare bedroom or room with a door in the house. This ensures privacy while you work, which for many can be important. If you find yourself on a lot of work calls and video conferences, knowing you can close off the space and block out distractions and noise is essential.
If you don’t have a spare room, then you can create a sense of privacy through such things as tall bookcases, a folding screen, shelves, and other pieces of furniture. While this won’t block out sound, it will create a sense of privacy.
Storage Will Keep the Office Organized and Tidy
One of the biggest mistakes you can make when setting up a home office is not including enough storage space. Storage solutions help to keep the space uncluttered, but they also help to organize important files, documents, and other such items. If you require a lot of office supplies such as paper, pens, extra file folders, and so forth you’ll also want a supply cupboard.
Give the Walls a Fresh Coat of Paint
Painting the office will provide you with a fresh clean slate but be mindful of the color you choose. Some colors are known to create a sense of calmness, help spark creativity and productivity, help with focus and concentration, and create a sense of professionalism.
Some of the colors that are perfect for a home office can include:
- Warm taupe
- Soft brown
- Gray-beige
- Bright blue
- Green
- Yellow
- Plum
You may want to pick up samples of a couple of shades and put a bit of each on the walls. Watch to see how they look in different lighting at different points of the day and how it looks next to your furniture.
Office Furniture Should Be Ergonomic
It may be tempting to pick office furniture based on what’s trendy in terms of looks but keep in mind that you’ll be sitting at your desk for many hours a day. This means comfort should be the top priority, not how trendy and stylish it looks. Purchase pieces that have ergonomic features so that they are both supportive and comfortable.
Watch for Sales and Promotions on Computer Equipment
Because you may need to purchase a lot of items at once for your home office, it can be better for the budget if you watch for sales and promotions. You can find discount codes for computers that save you a sizeable amount of money. Those savings can then be spent on other items for the home office space. Generally speaking, the computer will be the most expensive item in the space, and it’s usually the most important.
Don’t forget to also keep an eye out for sales on printers if you need one for your home office.
Décor Will Finish the Space and Make It Welcoming
Checking off the essentials is important, but what about the vibe and atmosphere? You want to feel inspired when you’re in your office so adding décor touches can help. This could include wall hangings, decorative pieces, personal photos, modern light fixtures, and so forth.
Using these tips will help you to create the ideal home office that you want to spend space in and that allows you to be productive and efficient.