HOME OFFICE. 5 KEY TIPS FOR AN OPTIMAL SPACE

More and more people work from home and do not come to the office. Many companies are making teleworking available to their employees. It is clear that the covid-19 pandemic has changed the traditional way of working considerably. In many households, the question of setting up a home office was raised. In the early days of the pandemic, many people did this in a hurry, forced by circumstances. Now, the incidence of the disease is lower but teleworking has become normalised. The good news is that we have more time and less urgency to set up the home office properly.

At DESMON we are specialists in office and workplace furniture. In this article we are going to offer you a series of tips to achieve the optimal workspace in your home. The place chosen, the lighting and the furniture are fundamental to offer a high performance. And remember that it is vital to have power sockets close to the desk.

Let’s take a look at DESMON’s 5 tips for setting up a home office.

The first step is to choose the right office space. With the emergencies of the pandemic, offices were set up in places that did not work. Now that we have the time, it is a good idea to review the location.

Ideally, the office should be set up in a quiet space. This means ruling out areas where people pass through or crowded rooms such as the kitchen. Ideally, look for a room that is not often used. That way, you can close the door and isolate yourself from the daily hustle and bustle of a house.

If you don’t have that “catch-all” room, you can place the home office in the living room. To integrate this work area, you can place a screen to separate the rooms. You can also place carpets that “divide” the office area. This is a very graphic and decorative way of integrating the office into a common space.

The last option is the bedroom. Sometimes, there is no more space available and it is inevitable to install the home office in the sleeping area. Even so, it has disadvantages because a bedroom is usually a space decorated for relaxation. This factor can condition your predisposition to work and not achieve adequate performance. If you have no choice, try to keep the bed out of your field of vision.

It’s important to incorporate quality furniture into your home office. Banish the idea that you can sit in a kitchen chair to work. You must have a proper desk and a comfortable, adaptable chair. If you don’t, you’ll end up with back pain and you won’t be able to concentrate.

Desk. The desk should be large enough to work comfortably. Put a good top on it and position the legs so that they don’t bother your legs. If you have a choice, the L-shaped desk is a very interesting option because it gives you extra space. Make sure the desk surface is free of obstacles and eliminate useless accessories. The free space will increase the feeling of spaciousness.

Chair. Without a doubt, an ergonomic chair is almost obligatory. Think of a model that is adaptable in height and depth with respect to the table. Ideally, it should have armrests and lumbar support to avoid discomfort in that area of the back. In addition, the upholstery should be breathable and the wheels should glide smoothly. Remember that sitting well in the office or home office is essential for high productivity.

If possible, set up your home office near a window. That way, you will enjoy natural light, which is always healthier and, above all, cheaper. Make sure that the incidence of light is lateral and, if you are going to write by hand or draw, that it enters from the side opposite your dominant hand. If you are right-handed, on the left. If you are left-handed, on the right. That way, you won’t be shaded when you work.

If natural light enters from directly in front of or behind your desk, you will need to place blinds or curtains to filter the light. If you don’t, you will get glare and reflections on the screen that are very distracting to the eye.

As for artificial lighting, desk lamps are always a good idea. Choose a model that is adjustable in height and that you can move closer or further away.

Working at home also generates documentation and paperwork. It is true that digital media is gaining ground and storage does not take up space. However, there is always information, catalogues, notebooks or material that needs its own space. The ideal is to place shelves for all of them. An interesting option is modular systems that initially take up little space but can always be expanded.

Make sure that this area is always close to the desk in case you need to consult a piece of paper. Shelves on the desk are always a good option. On the other hand, you can also place some drawers under the tabletop.

Finally, let’s talk about the decoration of the home office. Certainly, the ornamentation will be very much conditioned by the location of the office. In any case, make sure that the colour of the walls is light and luminous. Pastel greens or blues are always a safe bet. They transmit serenity and invite you to concentrate on your daily tasks.

If you want to enhance that division of the office with respect to the space where it is located, you can place a vinyl on the wall of the desk. You will give it an elegant and exclusive touch. However, make sure that it fits in with the general style of the room.

These are the basic tips for living in a home office and having a comfortable and functional space. At DESMON we can take care of equipping your home or professional office. We have the best office furniture on the market and we also take care of the possible reforms in the premises.

We have a multidisciplinary team that designs, manufactures and assembles all our pieces. In addition, our interior designers are always up to date with the latest trends in office decoration. We offer you functional, comfortable and healthy spaces.

If you need more information, contact us and get a customised quote full of personalised solutions.