If you’re working from home, it’s crucial to have the proper workspace. While one benefit of working from home is the option to work anywhere in your home, setting up a dedicated home workspace can increase productivity and focus. Here we’ll go over some tips for setting up your perfect home office.
Invest in Quality Furniture
If you don’t already have a desk and desk chair you love, don’t put off finding them. You’re going to be spending a lot of time sitting at this desk, so it’s crucial you choose something that is the proper size and dimensions for you and your work. Find a chair that is not only comfortable but supportive. The perfect combination of desk and chair will make your at-home work life more productive and healthy.
Consider Desk Placement
Don’t underestimate the importance of where you place your desk in a room. Many experts recommend setting up your desk facing a window. This will help you avoid screen glare on your computer while giving you an opportunity to enjoy the view—or at the very least natural light. If you’re in a windowless space, it can help to face your desk out into the room so create a sense of openness.
Use Proper Lighting
Natural light is important, but for rooms without windows or those with a lot of shade, it’s essential to have the best possible lighting. More ambient light means less eyestrain, but make sure it’s bright enough in the right places. Task lighting is a great way to make sure you have the light you need where you need. Try a small desk lamp in combination with multiple softer sources elsewhere in the room.
Stay Organized
One of the best things you can do to increase productivity is to practice good organization habits. This is especially true for technology. Have a place nearby for all of your tech accessories when not in use so that they’re out of the way but within reach. Keep your cords and cables neat and tidy to avoid hazards and make the space look cleaner. If you don’t have anything meant specifically for cable management, try using twist-ties.
Make It Personal
Just because this is your home office doesn’t mean it can’t feel like home. Including personal touches will make the room comfortable and familiar. You can avoid the feeling of a cold and sterile cubicle by adding lots of homey decor and accents. Favorite knickknacks, family photos and plenty of artwork on the walls will help create an environment that feels yours. Bringing colors or motif from other rooms can also help you feel more connected to the rest of your home even during long work hours.
These are just a few tips for helping you set up the perfect home office. The key thing to remember is that ultimately, the best choice is whatever works best for you and your productivity. This will mean something different for everyone, but these ideas are a great place to start.
About the Author
Kimberly Hering
Kimberly Hering's devotion to helping people achieve their real estate goals stems from her genuine enjoyment of the process. Whatever the task, Kimberly makes it her mission to get it done, however she can, without compromising her client's needs. Often, that means thinking outside the box. After working with Kimberly, clients describe her as being Trustworthy, Creative, Patient, Highly Skilled, Attentive to the Process and having a lot of Integrity.
After spending more than 15 successful years working on Wall Street, Kimberly transitioned into Real Estate, joining Alain Pinel Realtors, then moving to Zephyr, now Corcoran Global Living, in 2018. During her career on Wall Street, Kimberly was a Vice President working as an Institutional Equity Salesperson for Montgomery Securities for 10 years. She covered the top money managers throughout the US and Canada. She joined Jefferies & Co as a Senior Vice President managing the Western Region Institutional Sales group, while continuing to cover the top money managers.
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