Following on from the Covid pandemic, after sending office workers home to work remotely for almost a year, many employers have realised the benefits of remote working. This means that many of us will still be working from our home offices for the foreseeable future. To keep your morale high and boost your productivity, you should try redecorating your office and getting a little creative with your home office.
1. Lighting
Keep the space bright and avoid a dingy, dark workspace. If you do not have natural light coming in, then fill the space with artificial lighting. To really pimp out your desk space check out visible LED for your electronics to create a colourful backlight for your monitor or monitors.
2. Music
At home, you have no supervisors bearing down on you or colleagues who demand silence, so take advantage of your newfound freedom and create some energising playlists to blare through some top-quality speakers. Bose is a top-quality brand for both speakers and headphones if you do need to maintain a bit of peace in your house.
3. Use scents
Your home office needs to be filled with positive energy every day and a great way to generate this is to invest in some aromatherapy candles. Or you could utilise an essential oil diffuser to help create a calming and serene environment and help you battle the common stresses of your workday.
4. Get tech savy
Get yourself another monitor – this can boost your productivity and allow for easier multi-tasking. When bringing in more equipment you will probably end up being overwhelmed with wires and cables so try to go wireless wherever you can. A wireless charging stand for your phone helps reduce the mass of chords you have to deal with and keep your phone accessible.
5. Add some artwork
Interesting and engaging artwork is essential for keeping you inspired throughout your workday. It can help brighten up the space and make it a little more welcoming on a Monday morning.
6. Get comfy
A suitable office chair is essential for both physical comfort and health – sitting in a chair for 8 hours a day can cause severe back or neck problems. You should also acquire additional back support should you need it and a footrest to help with overall comfort. If your office is cold, get a blanket. If it is warm, get a desk fan.
7. Tidy up
Keep your desk free of clutter and your home office free of excessive furniture or décor. Too much going on in the room will end up diverting your attention and distracting you from what you really need to get done. A clean and tidy space promotes productivity and makes your office a happier place to be.
8. Go green
Get some plants to decorate your office. They are aesthetically pleasing as well as providing more oxygen to the room – perfect for particularly small office spaces that need a bit of life.
