Let‘s face it, nowadays almost every one of us spends most of the time working next to the computer. We wake up every morning and march to our offices. But there is also a possibility to work at home, where you can create your private workplace. Of course, you might be facing some problems doing that, but adding an office to your home is possible, no matter the size of your house or living situation. Here are some things to consider for a successful home office space.

First of all, you need to think about the place where you want to work. If you don‘t have a separate room or maybe your small apartment is already full, you have to Identify an underused part of your home to use. For example,  consider converting a closet into an office, like in Fitzroy Apartments in Melbourne.

A work desk is also very important. Assess the space that you have and determine the size of the desk that will best work with that space. Remember that, whether it is a large desk, a small alternative, or a shelf that acts as a desk it may affect not only your working atmosphere but also your health. And don‘t forget about a comfortable chair that you will be able to sit in for hours to get work done. To learn more about a healthy workspace and how it affects your mental health, click here.

You may also face a storage problem and it may affect your productivity. If your work requires to store a lot of paper, consider vertical files to organize and keep it all at arm’s reach. If you don’t have drawers, make your own by making your desk by adding a board above two cabinets.  You can make your space feel even cleaner and organized by hiding all the cords that may get in the way.

Don‘t forget about the lighting for your desk area. It‘s perfect if your desk is nearby the window, you can see it in the RK apartment, but if it‘s not you can always use table or pendant lights just like Norm Architects did in this project. It may even become the main accent of your home office interior.

Now you just need to accessorize your desk. Personalize your workspace with things that make you happy and motivated!  Only surrounded by things that give you the joy you can feel the pleasures of the home office.

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