Creating a Productive and Personalized Home Office: Design Tips for Success
WFH FTW.
For the most part, the 9-5 days at the office are over. As the hybrid office has been elevated to the norm, the days of working with an actual laptop on your lap or a TV tray as a makeshift desk are waning.
It's time to kick those wack work setups to the curb and fully embrace the work-from-home revolution. These tips will transform your workspace from basic to boujee, and from sus to sublime.
1. Make Your Desk Zen and Tidy AF
We've all been there: a desk that looks like a paper explosion mixed with a pen rebellion. Don't just dive into the week like that—tidy up your battlefield. Toss the clutter, file the papers, and put your supplies in formation. A pristine desk equals a clear mind, and honestly, who needs that rogue stapler?
2. Comfy Chairs are Crucial
Don’t discount your backside, your office chair needs to be ergonomic and comfortable, obvi, especially when your couch is constantly calling. Get a chair that's got your back. Sprinkle in chair pad, or maybe some extra cushions, or throw blanket to crush your chair game.
3. Light Up Your Life (and Work) Right
Say sayonara to those soul-sucking fluorescent lights. Park your desk next to a window, soak up the sunshine, and pretend your Zoom call is a beach resort. If the sun's taking a nap, opt for LED lights that give you a warm embrace, minus the sunburn.
Pro tip: the best lighting for video calls come from above at a 45 degree angle, and watch out for ring lights, they can make you look like an alien if you aren’t careful.
4. Stand, Sit, and Dance: Your Desk, Your Rules
Let's face it, sitting all day isn't doing anyone any favors. Meet the adjustable desk: the ultimate multitasker. Switch between sitting and standing whenever the mood strikes. Add a balance board for a little boogieing while you work, and you've got a desk that's seriously in sync with your moves.
5. Wrangle Those Wily Cables: Mission Possible
A desk can look polished on top and like a cable rodeo underneath. Get those cables under control with organizers, clips, and sleeves. No more untangling acrobatics; just smooth, clean, cable-free vibes.
6. Personalize Like a Pro: It's Your Stage
Your office should tell a story, and it better be a good one. Hang up art that speaks to you, photos that make you smile, and maybe one of those inspirational posters from the ‘90s. You do you, it is your space, make it yours.
7. Storage: Where Clutter Meets its Match
An organized workspace is a power move. Shelves, drawers, containers—get them all in on the action. They're your secret weapons against the chaos that tries to sneak in.
8. Upgrade, Update and Embrace the Latest Tech
Tech is your work BFF now. High-speed internet, a reliable computer, a good monitor — or two — and accessories that make you feel like you're running Mission Control. Work smarter not harder, and make sure your home office is updated and upgraded with the tech necessary to push your productivity.
9. Work Zones: Where Productivity Meets Flexibility
Your desk isn't just a desk; it's an entire productivity zone. Create a work hub, a cozy brainstorm corner, and a spot for all those virtual gabfests.
10. Sound Check: Silence, Please
Nothing kills focus like a cacophony of chaos. Silence the noise with noise-cancelling headphones or throw in some sound-absorbing touches like rugs and curtains. Your concentration will thank you.
In the grand scheme of things, your home office isn't just about nailing its visual presentation; it's about creating your own oasis of accomplishment. From decluttering to personalizing, embracing comfort to dismissing distractions, these tips are your ticket to a remote work sanctuary. So put on your metaphorical power suit, or power pajamas because that is an added perk of WFH, and make that home office roar with productivity, personality, and a sprinkle of pizzazz.