HOW TO DESIGN A MODERN, PROFESSIONAL HOME WORKSPACE

Working from home or remotely has become increasingly popular and is being adopted by many companies, which is precisely the change in work environment after the Covid-19 pandemic. This change has opened up a movement towards designing professional workspace that is modern and comfortable right at home.

Many people have dedicated a private space at home to design their personal office. A professional workspace will help increase productivity when working from home. If you're also wondering about getting started designing an office space at home, here are some useful considerations:

• Choosing a home workspace:

Home is the place where you always feel most comfortable. To have an effective workday right at home, you need to identify a space where you can easily focus on work without being distracted by surrounding factors. Ensure that this space is dedicated solely to work and not for any other purpose. This way, you can completely separate work and personal life at home. The workspace should not be a common living or family relaxation area.

 Work lighting:

The space you choose to design your work corner must be spacious and have adequate, suitable lighting. We cannot work and complete tasks in a space lacking light. Ensure the chosen space for designing the work corner is near a window or a place with sufficient lamp lighting and good ventilation. Natural light helps increase work performance and efficiency. You also need to invest in a desk lamp with focused lighting on the work desk to serve nighttime work periods.

• Investing in work desk furniture:

You cannot lie on the sofa with a laptop and expect to complete work on deadline effectively. A spacious work desk is essential for those who regularly work on laptops or especially PCs. It guides you to the correct working posture to help you complete work well while maintaining good spinal health. Choosing a home work desk with full functionality, similar to a company office, appropriate for the home workspace, is a way to help you focus more when "working from home."

• Choosing the most comfortable chair:

  Choose a functional and comfortable chair like at your office. Ensure you don't choose a chair just because it looks suitable with other furniture in the house. The main purpose of a work chair is to provide comfort and flexibility throughout the work-from-home process. Therefore, you shouldn't worry if the chair doesn't look suitable with the house/room's interior design but it completely provides comfort and helps you complete work well. A priority when choosing is chairs with headrests and adjustable backrests that can be adjusted according to sitting posture.

 File storage cabinet:

Many people deny the necessity of storage cabinets when designing home workspaces. A complete workspace doesn't just have a desk and chair. To complete work effectively, you need to organize your belongings, papers, and documents in an orderly manner. Choosing a shelf/filing cabinet that meets document storage needs and is suitable for your room space is a suggestion.

 

• Accessories:

  The only part you can design the way you want without depending on functionality is accessories. Personalize your workspace with items, office supplies, and pictures you like. Decorate with green plants in the room to create green space, reduce pressure, and create positive feelings with fresh energy. Meanwhile, colorful picture frames also inspire creativity and dynamism in work.