5 Simple Tips for Creating a Great Home Office

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, working from home has become much more commonplace. Even as the workforce has returned to “normal,” more and more employers offer a hybrid schedule, making home offices significantly more important to get work done. These spaces can either help you focus and accomplish tasks or cause trouble. Here are some tips for transforming a room or area in your home into a successful office setting.

Consider Your Workflow

Ideally, you should be able to do everything you do at the office in your home. As a result, you need to nail down what should be close by to get your job done. Do you need a printer within reach? What supplies need to be nearby or in your desk? Once you identify what you need, you can find a desk, organizational items, and other accommodations to be efficient.

Get a Supportive, Comfortable Chair

When you consider how long you’ll be sitting in it every day, a high-quality chair is well worth the investment. Instead of using just any chair that could give you back pain, selecting a great chair can give you the support necessary for an eight-hour workday.

Let the Light In

At first glance, working in a dark corner or a windowless closet might seem like a way to stay productive and focused. However, you’ll find—as many studies have—that this kind of environment leads to eye strain, headaches, and even mental health issues. Instead, you should work in a bright setting, preferably with some amount of natural lighting and a decent view, which will simultaneously give your brain a break and help keep it engaged.

Paint the Room a Color You Love

If you’re going to spend eight or more hours in your home office, it should be a color that makes you happy! The paint on the walls can not only be an expression of your style or taste but also set the tone of the whole room, whether it’s exciting and energetic, professional and confident, or calm and cool. A well-chosen paint color serves as the foundation of a good home office.

Choose Functional Items You Like

Although your home office should be functional above all else, there are so many stylish supplies out there. With a bit of searching, you can easily find items that will help you get work done with a little splash of personality, fun, or even elegance. Every time you staple papers or reach for a pen, your supplies can make you smile, which can make the workday pass more enjoyably.

Establishing a home office conducive to productivity can help you enjoy all the perks of being at home while getting your job done. Follow these tips, and you can have a space you look forward to being in.

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