With recent events forcing a lot more people to work at home, there has been a rise in hybrid working or individuals fully working from home. But because of this sudden move, a lot find that the facilities at their home are just not the same, so are taking to installing home offices. But it isn't as simple as putting a desk in a bedroom, so you should carefully consider how you’re crafting your space.
Here are some tips for creating the perfect home office.
A desk made exactly to your requirements is a great idea to create the perfect home office environment. This way you can have it a certain shape, with all the storage you need built-in. Having a desk built to the room’s specific dimensions allows you to properly utilise the space properly, only taking up as much space as you need.
You are still at home, but you should treat your home office like you’re actually in the office, so limit distractions. Don’t have books, magazines, televisions or game consoles in the home office, as you’ll feel tempted to use them. Just using your home office to work in will allow you to concentrate better on your work.
Lighting is actually a big factor when designing a home office. You won’t feel inspired to work in a gloomy, low-light space. Try to pick a spot in your home that gets a lot of light in the morning and afternoons, and if you can’t make sure you include plenty of lighting options in the room to make it as bright as possible.
Having a lot of plants in an office has many benefits. They not only brighten a space up but also can help increase productivity. So get a few houseplants to put on your desk or around the room. If you’re not so green-fingered, some low-maintenance cacti or succulents are the way to go. They’ll help improve the air quality, which will keep you healthy as you work.
If you’re in the market for bespoke furniture for your home office installation, work with JA Horne Starlight today. We offer custom-made home office furniture to create a space perfectly crafted for you. This includes made-to-measure desks, cabinets and cupboards.
With five decades in the business, you can expect expert craftsmanship from a team of furniture experts, who put the customer and their requirements at the forefront of what we do. Call today on 0114 250 0161 to talk through your furniture needs with one of our team.
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