Surprising Truths About Working From Home

Operating from home has become a commonality within many workplaces, with hybrid working schedules and mixed work patterns meaning that many have taken to setting up a mini office space within their place of residence. However well-adjusted your home is to hosting 2 or 3 working days per week, there are plenty of misconceptions and beliefs related to home working. So whether you’re looking to create a productive space within the bedroom, a makeshift conference call hub or a chilled out nook with PC access - let JA Horne Starlight take you through some of the surprising truths of working from home.

The Setting Matters

Contrary to the beliefs of many, setting up a home office in a random household location will rarely result in productivity. A lot of thought should go into selecting a space and adjusting it to fit your needs, with noise levels, light, internet access and many more factors of course important. A communal space within your home won’t measure up correctly if your family or those you live with are likely to appear out of nowhere and crash an important business call! Cultivating a space with the correct home office furniture is also a must, so for bespoke desks, chairs and other required home working selections, take a look.

Home Working Is Environmentally Friendly

The commute into work won’t only often feel like a waste of time, accounting for traffic, stoppages and parking hassle, but there’s also the small matter of clean air zones to navigate around for anyone owning a diesel or petrol vehicle. Often environmentally harmful, with the added expense of refuelling your vehicle to consider, working from your home means less exhaust fumes, as well as less plastic rubbish from disposable lunch containers, and the likelihood of fresh produce being used within your meals instead of processed foods. This accumulation of factors means that remote working is infinitely more sustainable.

Comfort Won’t Be Immediate

One snippet worth noting is that working from home won’t be immediately comfy - and may take some adjusting to if the concept is new. Many of us are so accustomed to the 9-5 routine that any deviation from this daily agenda seems disruptive. Comfort may even be related to something as simple as your office desk and chair set-up, a seemingly minor detail which is noticeable once you enter a change of scenery. If you’re shopping around for equipment to accompany your new home office hub, our furniture showrooms are a fabulous place to start, with assorted custom build furniture to browse.

Remote Work Doesn’t Equal Distraction

A big reason as to why home working wasn’t introduced sooner is the misconception that working from your own property can have a dent on productivity. Although this may be true in some instances, there’s actually data to suggest that working remotely can improve output. With less emphasis on the commute, and less daily spend for those operating from home, employees are incentivised to work harder, conserving energy for the day ahead.

At JA Horne Starlight, not only do we use over 5 decades of industry expertise to produce the utilities and accessories to fit your exact needs, but the option of bespoke furniture fitting gives you peace of mind that the installation of your new home office is being overseen in a safe and practical manner. Contact us today on 0114 250 0161 with any queries you may have - we would be happy to help!