Making Over a Home Office

Like so many people these days, are you working from home? Of have you been working from home for a while, and thinking you need to give your office a bit of a makeover? Try these ideas for making your home office more attractive and comfortable, and to help boost your productivity.

Organize, Organize, Organize

Books, files, papers and supplies can become cluttered very quickly. Invest in consoles with drawers or cabinets that can be kept closed so your office supplies are organized but hidden away. Studies have shown that keeping clutter out of sight eases stress and improves creativity and productive.

Use Inboxes and Vertical Files

The surface areas of offices can get very cluttered when you're working. To avoid stacks of papers, files and notebooks, invest in desk organizers so you can keep organized folders an dinformation right at your fingertips. Having to root through drawers and files is a big time waster and creates havoc that you don't need.

Create a Comfortable Seating Area

Sitting at a desk can cause a lot of fatigue throughout the day.  Sure, you can always get up and go for a walk or take a break to get your energy flowing. But sometimes you need a change of perspective. If you have room in your office, create a comfortable seating area to read or work. You don't always have to sit at your desk!

Choose the Best Desk and Chair

Speaking of desks and chairs - don't skimp on your desk and chair because you work from home. Sitting in a kitchen chair won’t help your back or circlation. You need a desk that offers enough space for the kind of work you do. For example, a small writing desk won’t be a good fit if you need a large computer with multiple monitors. Make your office work for you rather than just accepting what you have.

Use Inboxes and Desk Organizers

The surface areas of offices can become quite cluttered when you’re working. To avoid stacks of papers and notebooks, invest in desk organizers so you can keep organized folders and information right at your fingertips.  Having to root through drawers and files is a big time waster and creates havoc that you don't need.