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Author: Vicky Walker, Posted: Saturday, 24th January 2015, 08:00

Statistics show that there are more people working from home than ever before, meaning it is really important to spend time on designing a space that is functional for you.

Whether your home office is designated space for running a business, or simply a nook for paying bills and organising your life in general, you deserve a proper work area. Why? An office reflects the design and comfort of the rest of your home and you will work a lot more efficiently if you have a proper designated and decorated room.

1. Location
Do not always assume you have to have the smallest room in the house or the loft room. Consider the nature of your work – do you need it to be quiet or can you cope with children and background noise? Do you have clients visiting you regularly? If so, ensure you have adequate, comfortable seating and it looks professional – this all reflects in how you present your business. Make sure your office has plenty of light to cut down on eye strain and headaches, and use a small lamp on the desk for task lighting.

2. Furniture
Investing in a good chair is essential. If you’re sat at your desk for hours every day, you need to be comfortable – back pain will only distract you or make you want to stop working. Don’t be afraid to spend a bit of money – in the long term it will be well worth it.

Desks, shelving and storage also need to be considered. Do you generate a lot of paper work? Do you need to keep client files? Plan what you need before you go and purchase furniture, so that you’re not wasting money on unnecessary items and don’t forget the important things.

Home office furniture should complement other rooms in the house instead of screaming ‘soulless office furniture’. You want your office to be part of the house – not a separate cave you have to drag yourself to every day! Try John Lewis and Marks & Spencer’s for inspiration.

3. Accessories
Choose items that enhance your personality. For example, a fabric covered pin board, a wicker waste bin, a pretty mug – the ‘shabby chic’ look further aids in softening the look of your office. On the other hand, if your taste is contemporary, Perspex pen holders, staplers and metal rulers all look cool on a glass desk.

Pictures are another injection of your personality into your office – if you enjoy looking at your children’s paintings, allocate a space on the wall for these. Anything that inspires and motivates you is a positive addition to your room and can significantly improve productivity.

4. Décor
Paint the walls in a colour you love. Forget the ‘office beige’! You need a colour to ensure you work to your full potential – some people like a bright cheery colour like orange or lime green, whereas others need a calming shade like duck egg blue. Colours really do have a huge impact on the way we feel, so it is important to pick the appropriate colours that will put you in the mood for working.

5. Technology
Place your monitor as close to the socket as possible to avoid trailing wires and cords – alternatively, you could use cord tidies. Purchasing a wireless printer also helps to avoid any tripping up, and means you can easily rearrange your office if you fancy a change.

So, give your office a make-over and enjoy your new space working from home.

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