Setting Up a Home Office

Setting Up a Home Office



Many more people are working from home these days, both employed people working remotely, as well as small businesses and the self-employed. Internet communications have developed to the point where for many roles there is no need to go into an office for much of the time, and it has enabled many small businesses to operate successfully in a variety of spheres. To make a success of homeworking, you need to create a dedicated space that is solely for your work, where you will be comfortable and inspired to work.

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Choosing the right location

The house or apartment in which you live will dictate how much space you’ve got and where you could position your working area. You don’t have to have a separate room, as long as the space you use is quiet, well-serviced, and you won’t be liable to interruptions. There are some ingenious home office ideas for small spaces like landings, closets, and under stairs, and a browse around the Internet will present you with all sorts of clever ways to maximize a small space. If you have a whole room you can use, then you will have more scope for different layouts and more luxurious accommodation, or you could even go for a remodel of your home to make the right space for your office. Site your router in your office space to give you a strong signal, and use fiber to speed things up if you can. One factor to remember with your online systems is that security is just as important for a home-based business as any other type of business, so ensure you are protected with good quality anti-virus software and be diligent about securely backing up your files.

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Designing your office

Start with the décor, repainting with fresh colors that induce the right frame of mind for productive working. Make sure you have as much natural light as possible, and if you don’t have sufficient natural light coming in, make sure you have plenty of artificial lighting options, so you can see clearly at all times. Avoid harsh light or over soft lighting, because both will cause eye-strain and headaches. Keep the decorations minimal, as you don’t want to be distracted or be working in a cluttered space. Position your desk in the best spot, then arrange your filing cabinets, storage units, and other furniture around your desk. Get yourself the best desk you can find, as you’ll be spending a lot of time sitting at it, and it needs to be as practical and aesthetically pleasing as possible. Buy yourself a proper office chair that is supportive of a good posture and is fully adjustable. Using a dining table chair to sit in all day is not going to be very good for your back!

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Working from home can be very successful if you have the self-control to do your work and not be tempted to procrastinate or take too much time off, and one of the most important factors in being able to work productively is having a well-designed home office space.