Create the Office of Your Dreams: Tips and Inspiration

Transform Your Workspace into a Productive and Comfortable Haven

Regardless if you are work full-time from your home or just have the occasional need to conduct business from home, a home office is a great way to utilize an extra room or finish up the shed. A functional place to work in your home can be designed to improve both productivity and comfort.

Here Are 5 Home Office Ideas To Get You Started

1. Invest in the right office chair. Investing in an ergonomic office chair is vital. You may be spending anywhere from 30 to 50 hours a week planted in that seat, so while no one may be watching if/when you wander off,  your back and productivity will thank you. Purchasing one with multiple adjustments is ideal so it can be adjusted to fits you just right.
2. Switch up your lighting. Fluorescent lighting has been proven to be hard on the eyes. Make the switch to LED or halogen light bulbs in your home office and even better, try to let in as much natural light as possible. Also, consider finding a desk lamp to reduce headaches and eye strain. If you're often doing video calls, lighting makes all the difference so don't think it's vain to jump on Amazon and order yourself a video call light. Just because you can't see it doesn't mean everyone else isn't doing it. 
3. Keep your essentials within reach and neatly organized. Nothing says productivity like a clean, functional workspace. Make sure when you pick you desk that you select one with enough storage. If it doesn't, install creative shelving to keep items like pens, pencils, extra batteries, calculators, notepads, and more stored within arm’s reach.
4. Decorate bright and don't be shy to pick some color. Pick a color you love and use it to spice up the room. Use cheery yellow/oranges or relaxing tones like greens and blues, instead of beiges and browns. The best part, you can repaint it anytime to change things up and to keep the space fresh and inspiring. Just imagine the looks you get doing that back in your old office.
5. Aim for the view not for maximized space. If it's possible, position your desk so you are facing a window instead of a blank wall. Natural light does wonders for staying alert and your mental health so you can give yourself a short mental break when necessary by looking to the outdoors or into the room and not at the wall.