Date post: | 15-Jul-2015 |
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You will be sitting, writing or using a computer at your desk for many hours at a stretch, so
your office chair and workstation need to be ergonomically
designed and adjusted for your personal comfort.
Good support must be provided for the back, spine,
neck, and wrists to reduce discomfort from sitting,
looking at the monitor and typing for long hours.
This can be one of the main disadvantages of working
from home for people who telecommute or run a
business from home; noise kills focus and productivity at
work.
Make sure that other family members are aware when
you are working and ensure that they understand that you need peace and quiet during
these times.
If you have a window in your home office, then you can use
minimal artificial light and allow natural light to illuminate the room during the daytime.
By afternoon and evening, artificial lighting should be
used.
Some prefer a brightly-lit room to keep them alert while
others prefer a single tall floorstanding light or a desk lamp to keep them relaxed
and focussed while working.
No matter your preference, what’s important is to reduce if not eliminate glare that can
cause discomfort to your eyes.
The home office can still incorporate personal touches within a professional-looking
setting. The décor you can use will depend on your personal
background, what kind of work you do and your personal taste.
For most people, the interior design will centre on the
colour scheme of the home office. Colours can affect your mood and productivity as you work, so consider the overall
scheme carefully.
More vibrant colours can then be added in the form of decorative objects such as a painting, small
sculpture, plants, artificial flowers, photo frames,
organisers, and other accessories typically found in a home office.
Some people like their home office interior design to be as
minimal as possible, while others go for a warm homely
style.
The basic rule is to follow whatever interior design
scheme will make you feel comfortable and productive.
Unless you welcome clients to your office (and even if you do,
depending on your clients!), don't be afraid to be a little
frivolous in designing your work space with personalised
touches –
If amusing photos of your kids or pets will boost your morale
during a tough assignment, then by all means have them
on display.
Having your own home office makes it easier for
you to tailor it to your exact requirements, utility
and design-wise.