One of the biggest and most noteworthy advantages to working from home is being able to get up and start work without having to deal with rush hour traffic. And while some people think that working from home means you can work in your pajamas from the bed or even the backyard, you may find that you’re most productive when you work from a designated work area. Here are a few tips to help you set up your own home office.
Choose a Room that Gets Plenty of Natural Light
The best room for a home office is one which has large windows and lots of sunlight coming in. The more sunlight you have, the better your mood will be throughout the day, and the better your concentration will be when it comes time to work on projects. If possible, choose a room with at least one east-facing window so that it gets direct sunlight during the morning hours.
Add Privacy
If you’re fortunate enough to have your own dedicated office space, it’s likely there are walls and solid doors that you can shut whenever you want. As a result, seclusion and quiet are easy to come by. However, if your home office is in, say, the side of your bedroom, it may be difficult to separate work from home life. In this case, you might want to consider installing a privacy divider in your home office. Traditional dividers that sit on the floor are available. Alternatively, you might want to hang a curtain from the ceiling or from a rod.
Buy Quality Furniture Pieces
In many ways, investing in a home office is an investment in yourself.
You want to create a professional setting in which you can be both productive and comfortable. However, as with many investments, you get what you pay for. And while it may be extremely tempting to purchase “cheap” office furniture, keep in mind what that low price will get you.
If you’re going to be working in your home office at least 40 hours a week, you need to think about quality when buying office furniture.
