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How To Create a Functional Home Office

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If you are transitioning to working from home, there may be quite a bit to do to prepare your home office. Although it might seem easiest to just work at your kitchen table, having a dedicated workspace can help increase your focus and productivity. Consider a few pieces of advice on how to create an office space you’ll love.

  • Invest in Furnishings

One of the first steps to creating your home office is purchasing the furniture you will need. This will likely include a desk, chair and additional equipment specific to your job. Be sure to consider ergonomic options that will make it more comfortable to sit in one place for long period of time. To reduce the cost of these furnishings, you may want to look into lightly used items, like used office file cabinets or desks.

  • Set Aside Some Space

As you buy all the necessary materials, be sure to map out a place in your home where you can put them. It is best to try to find a quiet place that will present minimal distractions. If possible, avoid working in the same room you sleep in; this can make it more difficult to achieve a healthy work-life balance. Another important consideration is putting your office space in a location that has good internet access. If there is no ideal spot in your house to do your job, there are additional ways to avoid being distracted.

  • Be Creative About Storage

If you are limited on available space in your house, consider brainstorming about creative ways you can maximize the space you have. For example, you could mount a couple of shelves on the wall near your desk to hold books and documents. Additionally, you may be able to use some of the space under your desk to store some materials.

  • Update Technology 

One of the difficult aspects of working from home is that it is not as convenient to utilize company resources such as an internet connection. Depending on what your employer provides to you, it may be necessary to invest in stronger internet access and even a new computer or other devices. Remember to keep track of your work-related expenses as these may be tax-deductible in some cases.

It always takes some time to adjust to any new work environment; when that environment is your home, even more modifications are necessary. Although creating your optimal workspace may be a significant initial investment, it will pay off in the end by helping you to do your job as best as possible.

Dave

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