5 Tips to Design a Home Office You’ll Actually Work In

For many of us, working from home is essential for your work or business.  A laptop on the dining room table or a desk stuck in the corner of your bedroom makes it difficult to get a whole lot done, though. What you need is a customized home office that actually makes it feasible to be productive at home. For help on accomplishing this, consider these tips:

#1 Get the Right Furniture

Your office needs more than a desk. Home offices need a clear work area, providing adequate space for computer hardware, a spot for paperwork and other materials, and more. Make sure your office furniture provides ample space for work and storage so you aren’t cramped or cluttered.

#2 Conceal Cables and Wires

With necessary to get your work done, unsightly cables and wires make space seem messier than it really is. There are many ways to do this, like bundling cords together and making sure to arrange them so they are hidden behind furniture.

#3 Follow Ergonomic Rules

The top of your computer screen should be at eye level or a little below. As you scan down the screen, your eyelids will naturally close a bit and moisten, which serves to reduce eye fatigue. You should also position your keyboard so your forearms are parallel to the floor and adjust your chair so your feet rest firmly. Your back will thank you!

#4 Embrace Natural Light

You don’t want to squint all day long! Place your desk close to the windows, but place it parallel to the panes. This ideal set-up gives you the happiness benefits of natural light, and a good reason to turn away from your computer every few minutes to take in the scene outdoors.

#5 Organization!

The need for organized and efficient office storage is essential in your home office. It leads to better workflow and reduces the feeling of being cramped which leads to more “breaks”.  At Closets Plus, our design consultant will sit down with you and analyzes your space and how you want to use it to obtain sufficient workspace and storage for all your business needs. This could be shelves, drawers, closet space, or something else.

Closets Plus, Inc is well-known around Greenville for our custom closets, but we actually specialize in all organization for your home, including home offices. We take pride in being the go-to team of professionals for all of your storage solutions. That’s why we’ve been the top choice for local homeowners for so many years. To request a consultation, please call us at (864) 297-9797 or send us a message using our online form.