The world has changed, and keeping up with it means adapting to those changes. Reorganising the way we work is the topic of the day: changing routines, adapting and reinventing ourselves to meet this new reality. Creating a comfortable working environment in our own home — one that mirrors our personality and where we feel at ease — is half the battle towards being happier doing something we aren’t used to: working from home.
1. Think outside the Box.
If there is no room in your home with a work area, that’s not a problem. Let’s make use of any corner to create one: in the living room, on a glazed balcony, even under the stairs. Let’s look for a spot in the home where we can get a little privacy — and if it has natural light, so much the better!
2. Your privacy matters.
If we can’t set this workspace up in an enclosed area to get the privacy we need, let’s try creating some barriers to make it feel more separate: a tall shelving unit, or even a plant we already have at home. Even if we don’t isolate the area completely, visually we’re screening it off enough to signal that it’s a private space.
3. One desk, and one desk only.
Let’s avoid using the dining table or the kitchen counter; all we’ll achieve is a great deal of mess. If we don’t have a desk, or much space to fit one, the best solution is to use a console table we already own, or even fix a shelf 80 cm from the floor and create our own small work area that way.
4. Lighting.
Ideally, set your work area up near a window with natural light. Well-lit areas help productivity. Natural light prevents the classic headache and reduces drowsiness and eye strain. Even if we manage good natural light and ceiling lighting, a table lamp is very important so that our work area is properly lit. It helps when we’re working late and need a little extra light. It also creates a more comfortable atmosphere in our workspace, which is always welcome.
5. Organisation is essential.
Organisation is the secret to productivity, and for that it’s very important to keep the desk clear. Keeping only the essentials in sight — and, if you have a lot of small objects, using closed organisers so the space stays clean and tidy — is always a good solution. Hiding all the cables is a great help in making the space look ordered and free of visual clutter. We hope you find it useful.
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