Creating a home office can be an exciting experience. However, if you don’t have a knack for interior design, it can also be rather intimidating. Never fear! Read on to discover everything you need to know about creating the perfect home office.
Safety First
“It’s essential to get the basics right, in terms of health and safety,” advises Work Here, Work There Managing Director Andrew Ferguson. “That means investing in a decent desk and an office chair that will give you appropriate support. Between adjustable height desks and ergonomic chairs and stools, there’s plenty of choices when it comes to finding the perfect setup.”
Get Creative
With the basics taken care of, it’s time to have some fun. Your home office can be as individual as you are. You can play with everything from the colour of the walls to the sound that surrounds you to the brightness of the lighting.
Experimenting to find out what works best for you is all part of the fun, so get creative with a mood board and browse online for some examples of inspirational office spaces.
Just remember, your home office needs to be a place where you can focus and achieve what you need to. That will mean different things to different people, depending on the nature of the work to be carried out.
Be Practical
You’ll need to be practical too, allowing plenty of room for your files, gadgets and everything else that your home office will contain. Thankfully, there are some super stylish storage options available for you to choose from.
With the practicalities taken care of, add some finishing touches. Whether it’s a cactus or a coffee machine, personalise your space and you will be happier and more productive during the working day.