There are several key steps that you will have to take to ensure that your home office is as good as it can be.
Where will it be?
Firstly, you will need to identify where your home office is to be located. You may not have much choice in the matter if you only have a small amount of space, but nonetheless, your home office space should be hospitable to work in and free from distractions. It is for this reason that many people choose to convert their loft into a home office, as this represents a separate space from the rest of the house. Although you could convert even a very small area into a home office of sorts, to make yours perfect for you, you may consider having it somewhere that has more room and a window view if plan to spend extended periods of time there.
Making plans
You will then need to plan your work area, considering all of the things that you could require in your home office in order to work comfortably and efficiently. You should ensure that the temperature can be properly controlled and that the lighting is good. You should also have a telephone nearby, in addition to a computer with an Internet connection and stationery such as pens, depending on your exact needs. You should also pay attention to the flooring: as your computer chair will be moving around a great deal in this space, you will require a hard and reasonably durable surface.
Furnish right
You will also need to ensure that you have chosen the right home office furniture, not only for your own needs but also that work well with the particular space that you have chosen. Surely the most important furniture piece will always be your desk, and this does not have to be a simple table, as there are many stores, both online and offline, that offer a range of pieces combining different storage options such as cupboards and drawers, along with a surface area on which to write. You will also, naturally, require a comfortable chair that is at the right height, in addition to offering good arm and back support for the type of work that you will be doing.
Make it fun
Don’t forget that even your workspace doesn’t need to be entirely devoid of fun. Add a favourite piece of art to the wall or a plant pot on top of the filing cabinet, and you can add a bit of individuality to your home office!
Auriella Borino writes on a range of interior design topics including home office furniture.