HOME IMPROVER: Setting up a home office

If you work from home, a comfortable space is a must for a home office as it will allow you to work more efficiently.

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Choose a spot with natural lighting, it will help you feel energised and it is also great for your overall wellbeing. Also, natural lighting means using less artificial lighting, especially with the long hours of loadshedding.

A quiet spot is a no-brainer, as it will help you focus. Interruptions are likely if you don’t live alone.

The colour scheme of your office can mean the difference between productivity and taking a nap when you sit at your desk. Light and airy colours should be used, such as blues, greens, off-whites and earthy tones.

As you will be spending a lot of time in your office, well-designed and ergonomic furniture is essential, not only for your health, but your overall wellbeing.  You will feel more comfortable using ergonomic furniture and will be able to focus better.

Boost your productivity by surrounding yourself with personal items that inspire and motivate you. It will get you in the right mood for work, especially with some of the challenges of working from home.

It’s important to take note of what exactly you need from a workspace, before designing it or hiring a professional to do so. It will it make the process much easier. Also, your needs will depend on the type of work you do.

A negative aspect of working from home is the distractions. Things like the TV can waste hours of your time, so as much as possible, avoid things that will keep you away from the tasks at hand.

As most home offices don’t have much space to work with, therefore think of installing smart storage solutions. It will keep everything you need nearby without the mess.

While there are several challenges that come with working from home, however a well-designed office will make it easier.

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