Tips for Designing Your Ideal Home Office

by Ray Flynn @DIYGuys.net

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Working from home is a dream for many people. If you’ve been given the opportunity to start working at home on a long-term basis, you’ll want to set up a home office where you can focus and stay on task. Below, find out how to design, build, and organize the ultimate home office.

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Planning Your Design

Before you can build an office, you’ll need to think about wall colors, furniture, location, and other design features. Here are a few things to consider.

• Schedule a consultation with Alexander Aspects Interior Design.

• Just about any room or unused space can be turned into an office.

• After picking a location, choose wall colors and a decor style.

• Pick an office chair that’s ergonomically designed for comfort.

• Consider what types of storage you need, such as filing cabinets or shelves.

• Alternatively, you might consider the pros and cons of adding built-in shelving.

Building Your Office

After deciding on your decor style, furniture, and storage solutions, you can start executing your design. These are a few things to keep in mind as you begin assembling and building your home office.

• If doing major renovations or custom work, you may want to hire remodeling contractors.

• At the same time, many office decor and storage projects are easy to DIY.

• Whether you hire someone or go the DIY route, think carefully about your office layout.

• Strive to maximize natural light, which can reduce eye strain from looking at your screen.

• If you don’t have a separate room, look for other ways to create privacy in your office.

• Your internet must have enough bandwidth to handle all your needs.

Keeping Your Office Clean and Organized

After putting all that work into establishing a workplace, you’ll want to keep it tidy so you can stay on task. These ideas will help you maintain cleanliness and organization.

• Get into a regular cleaning routine so your keyboard, mouse, and desk stay germ-free.

• Establish clutter rules so your office doesn’t become a catch-all for junk.

• If you’re discouraged, keep in mind a cluttered workspace leads to a cluttered mind.

Having a home office is a great way to stay on task and be more productive when you work from home. Setting up a workstation at the kitchen table might be a short-term solution, but by putting together an actual home office, you’ll be doing yourself a favor if you work from home long term.