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Tips To Create The Perfect Home Office

April 7, 2021

With working from home, it’s something that not everyone is used to doing.

The future of remote working is likely here to stay and with that being said, it’s important that most of us will have a home office setup ready just in case things change within our role or career.

Here are some tips to create the perfect home office.

Set Up In The Right Space

Firstly, the right space is important. Granted not everyone has access to a spare room but in the first instance, if you have this available to you, create your home office in the spare room. It’s worth having a separate space because this is going to help you remain focused when you need to be. It’s also going to be helpful to keep yourself away from other members of the household that might often cause a distraction otherwise. Set yourself up with the right space because it can really help in your productivity levels.

If you don’t have a separate space, then try and find the most ideal space possible. If you have a vanity table in the bedroom, that’s likely a good spot as well as the dining room table. Try to avoid things like your bed or couch because they’re likely to cause you more pain, despite them initially providing comfort.

Consider Ergonomic Furniture & Accessories

When working from an office desk, a lot of us will end up spending hours in front of it and that’s not always great for our posture or for general health. It’s good to get out of your chair every hour for at least five or ten minutes. This can help to stretch the legs and give yourself a little break from the screen too.

You should consider purchasing ergonomic furniture and accessories. These can help support your body throughout the day as you work. A wireless ergonomic mouse, keyboard or computer chair is going to be a lot more effective in keeping your body in good shape and without too much pain.

Remove Any Distractions

Next, you want to remove all distractions from your environment because this is going to impact your productivity. Being at home is going to make things a lot harder when it comes to staying focused. There are going to be more distractions and there won’t be a presence of seniority, which means you could get away with slacking. However, that’s never good for your role or for the company and so it’s important to remove things that you know will distract you. Perhaps it’s the television in the room or your phone.

Ensure The Space Is Lit Well

With office space, it’s always important to provide yourself with a room that’s well lit for the sake of your eye health. If you’re staring at a bright screen in a darkened room, then that’s not likely to be very healthy. So, make sure that the room is already well lit with natural light and if not, keep your main lights on so that you’ve got plenty of lighting in the room.