{"id":12804,"date":"2019-05-06T06:44:00","date_gmt":"2019-05-06T04:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/?p=12804"},"modified":"2023-03-01T21:53:04","modified_gmt":"2023-03-01T20:53:04","slug":"ways-to-set-up-productive-home-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/ways-to-set-up-productive-home-office\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Ways to Set Up a Productive Home Office"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you work from home full-time or a few days a week, then you\u2019ll know what a blessing it is. No more commuter stress, flexible work hours and no more annoying colleagues to deal with. <\/span><\/p>\n

But what about your home office set up?<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Sitting on the sofa with your laptop won\u2019t do. You need a dedicated workspace you can sit at each day so you can be your most productive<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Here are 7 home office tips for customizing a comfortable space to meet your needs.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Find your happy space<\/b><\/h2>\n

Ideally, you\u2019ll have a spare room for your home office setup. But this isn\u2019t always practical if you have a one-bedroom apartment or you have kids. <\/span><\/p>\n

It may make more sense to carve a home office out of your bedroom, kitchen, living room or dining room. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re sharing the space with another person\/persons then good organization<\/a> is key. Invest in storage and room dividers so the room can be kept tidy and do double duty without compromising anyone\u2019s needs.<\/span><\/p>\n

If possible, avoid having your home office in your bedroom. <\/span><\/p>\n

From my experience, I have found it to be distracting to have the office and the bedroom as one. Separate your resting area from your productive area<\/a> so you can dedicate your full working hours to your work and not feel the temptation of laying down on your bed.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. Technology concerns<\/b><\/h2>\n

When choosing the best space, check the distance from the nearest power outlet. <\/span><\/p>\n

Can you plug-in easily or will you have to buy an extension cord?<\/span><\/p>\n

Setting up a home office also means looking at updating your technology so everything works well. Trying to work from an old computer is counter-productive. <\/span><\/p>\n

Make sure you set up a strong WiFi connection, there\u2019s nothing more frustrating than having your calls drop with an important client because your WiFi speed is a bit slow. <\/span><\/p>\n

Invest in your internet, you\u2019ll thank yourself later.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Let in the light<\/b><\/h2>\n

A commercial office usually has windows and is well lit so employees don\u2019t strain their eyes. This is something to be mindful of if you don\u2019t have a source of natural lighting. <\/span><\/p>\n

A desk lamp or two will be necessary to illuminate your space. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you do have natural light then you may have to adjust the angle of your desk so you\u2019re not getting glare on your screen<\/a> from morning or afternoon sun.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Decorate to motivate<\/b><\/h2>\n

Personalizing your home office can be a great way to boost your creativity and motivation. One of the benefits of working from home is that you can decorate your office how you like. <\/span><\/p>\n

Here are a few home office ideas for decor:<\/span><\/p>\n