The rise of remote work has made home offices more important than ever. If you’re working from home, you need a space that’s comfortable and conducive to concentration. However, if you’re short on square footage, you’re probably struggling to make the most of your work environment. These five tips can help you maximise your home office space while ensuring comfort and productivity – keep reading to learn more.
Find the right location
Ideally, your home office should be in a quiet, low-traffic area of your home. A spare bedroom or an under-utilised living space could be the perfect spot for your office. Alternatively, consider creating a workspace in the corner of a large room, such as a dining or living room. Ensure you position yourself close to a source of natural light. This can significantly enhance productivity. Studies have shown that individuals who consistently have access to daylight are likely to reduce eye strain, headaches and blurred vision by up to 84%.
Choose the right furniture
Furniture is key to creating a functional and comfortable home office. Start by choosing a desk that fits your space and your needs. If you have limited space, a corner or a wall-mounted desk can be a great option. Improper seating arrangements in your home office can result in more than just discomfort. 50% of individuals who work remotely experience regular neck and back pain. Such pain can be difficult to alleviate and may diminish your remote work experience.
Pro Tip: Make sure your chair is comfortable and supportive and consider investing in a standing desk or a stability ball to vary your posture throughout the day.
Use vertical space
Don’t forget about vertical space. Wall shelves, hanging organisers and pegboards can help you keep your desk and floor clear while still giving you easy access to your supplies and tools.
Pro Tip: Make sure you don’t overload your walls, too many items can become distracting.
Reduce clutter
Keeping your office tidy is essential for productivity and focus – and ensuring you have a spacious feel to your room. Get rid of anything you don’t need or use regularly and invest in organisational tools like desk trays and file holders to keep everything in its place.
Pro Tip: A clutter-free workspace can help you feel calmer and more in control. Which in turn can boost your efficiency and motivation.
Personalise your space
Adding a few décor items, like plants, pictures or a favourite mug, can help you feel more comfortable and at ease in your workspace. If you don’t have too much space to work with, don’t leave out the décor. Look at purchasing hanging wall plants or simply adding one or two pictures to your wall. The aim is to avoid clutter at all costs while still ensuring aesthetics.
Creating a home office that maximises your space is possible, even if you’re short on square footage. Renting a self storage unit with Wigwam can give you a clutter-free and spacious work environment. From storing stock to archiving documents, call us on 0800 2545585 to learn more about the business storage solutions we have for you.
