Thinking of setting up home office space to work from? This post offers some tips on how to set up the perfect home office. 

Find the right space

There are many different spaces within a home that can be turned into a home office. If you’ve got an unused attic or garage, this could make the perfect home office space. Some drywall installation and electrical installation may be needed to make these spaces suitable as a home office, so make sure that you can afford to carry out this work. Another option could be to build a home office in your backyard. This could be a converted shed or summer house. If you don’t have these options and your home is quite small, consider creating an office space within another room – you may be able to turn a corner of a bedroom into a home office for example. Ideally, it needs to be a space where you can have privacy and where you won’t be distracted by other people coming in and out (this is why living rooms are typically not the best spaces). 

Keep it comfortable

It’s important that your home office is comfortable. Pay attention to ergonomics when finding a space for your desk – make sure that you’ve got enough leg room and enough elbow room. Ideally, you want a height adjustable office chair so that you can sit at exactly the right height. You shouldn’t have to lean over to use your computer – this could cause strain on your back over time.

Get the lighting right

You should also make sure that lighting is at the right balance: not too dim, but not too bright. Consider placing your desk facing a window for inspiration. Ideally you don’t want a window to be directly behind as this may cause glare on the screen. If you’re likely to work early in the morning or late at night, consider adding a desk lamp that you can put on.

Add some plants

Studies show that plants can aid concentration and boost productivity. Consider placing a plant or two on your desk. If you don’t want anything too high maintenance, consider something simple like a succulent plant. 

Invest in the right tech

Having a decent computer could be important. You may also want to consider investing in a good internet connection – if your office is likely to be out of range of your router, consider an extender. You could also consider investing in some extra tech such as a camera and a microphone for improving the quality of your video calls. 

Consider your backdrop

On the topic of video calls, if you’re likely to conduct these regularly, you may want to consider what’s going on behind your desk. Make sure that there’s not too much clutter. You may also want to avoid placing a strong light behind you as this could create a silhouette. All in all, try to keep it professional.