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5 Must-Haves for the Ultimate Home Office

5 Must-Haves for the Ultimate Home Office

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Words / Isabella Ross

 

Working from home has numerous advantages, including flexible hours, no commute labour and more time to spend with the family. Yet, by not having a dedicated office to work from, the boundaries between home and work life can blur, impacting significantly on your performance ability. Here are some tips and tricks to create a more comfortable space that encourages productivity and focus, and lets your creative juices to flow!

 

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1. Natural Light Sources:

Studies have shown that well-illuminated workspaces can impact on creativity and learning, so capitalise on the benefits of natural light in your home office. If possible in your workspace, embrace your windows as this can create a balanced ambience and boost a positive mood. Decorating your space with lamps is also a great tip, as it is an aesthetic feature that is primarily functional. The natural openness and well-lit surroundings of a sky light is also a must-have in any work room or study.

 

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2. The Desk is Crucial:

If working primarily from your home office, investing in a comfortable desk and accompanying chair that you love is integral.  In the workforce, the vast majority of office time is spent sitting at your desk so consider health and posture when purchasing your furniture. The sit and stand style of desk has increased in popularity recently due to their height adjustability.

Personal trainer, stretch therapist and model, Tegan Haining, revealed that bad desk posture in any work environment is an unfortunate and potentially harmful commonality. The effect of sitting at a desk for 8 hours per day with poor posture can be the difference between bad and great alignment in your future older years.

 

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3. Embrace creativity:

When designing the workspace, opt for colours that compliment each other rather than busy patterns that are distracting. Cool colour schemes are ideal for creating a calm and cohesive environment, with blue and green shades being associated with performance enhancing behaviour. Having a pale grey feature wall, sand-coloured wooden desk, blue statement chair and leafy green plants is one way to achieve this style.  But remember – since this is your home office, this is the perfect opportunity for you to embrace your creative flow and design a space which will whole-heartedly suit your work ethic and motivation.

 

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4. Organise and function:

Regardless of your chosen occupational field, organisation epitomises success for those working at home. Labelling, filing, creating functional storage and using the right home office equipment will all translate to an efficient space that meets all of your needs. To sort out the dreaded paperwork look for magazine holders, filing cabinets or small trays as these pieces can keep your work area neat and add a pop of colour too. Keeping a diary and appointment book handy within one of your desk drawers, along with an assortment of pens and highlighters are simple but necessary steps toward creating a functional home office.

 

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5. Make it personal:

Having the luxury of working from home, you have the ability to personalise your office as you please! Design an inviting and intimate space by adding framed pictures, a favourite artwork or anything that expresses you as an individual. Since your home office is your own private space, make sure to give it the star treatment!

 

 

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