Statement lamps add effortless style to your workspace. PHOTO | FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUP
A month has now gone by since most companies sent a majority of
their employees to work from home in an effort to curb the spread of
Covid-19 disease.
For some, the transition from the
office to working from home was seamless, with an accommodating
environment that allowed for longer days and increased productivity,
free from the time-consuming morning and evening rush hours.
For
others, adjusting to life away from the office desk took much longer as
they looked for the right furniture and struggled to create an
atmosphere that didn’t send them right to sleep after lunch.
Creating a space that inspires productivity in the comfort of your home doesn’t need to be costly or time-consuming.
A
few tweaks here and there are all you need to elevate the quality of
your home office, enabling you to sink back into your routine and
effectively work on your deliverables for the week.
Here are a few tips to get your workspace up and running:
Optimise your space
Would you
work on a messy desk? However small your workspace is, a desk that
ensures all your equipment and stationery is tucked away and organised
will make a world of difference.
Cabinets can be used
to store printers that are not always in use as well as stationery, for
instance. You could also invest in a pin board for notes – these are
great ways to ensure your space is tidy and appealing to work from.
Get a statement chair
The
importance of a good chair cannot be stressed enough. Keeping your back
aligned as you work is important to ensure you don’t leave your desk
tired and in pain at the end of your work day.
Investing
in an orthopaedic seat will go a long way, but a statement chair will
provide added comfort and a dash of personal style that will effectively
define your home office from a showroom set-up.
Open shelves
For
careers with more physical files than digital ones, organising them in
an open shelf system ensures all your files are within reach and easy to
find depending on your filing system.
This way, you
are also certain to never lose a file. Couple this with an effective
labelling system and colour-coded storage supplies.
Bring the outdoors inside
Plants
have a calming effect, hence investing in indoor plants for your office
space would be a great idea to inspire creativity and solitude at a
time when being indoors is a necessity.
A cactus in a
cup or a succulent would need minimal care and sunlight to thrive, while
adding a prayer plant or peace lily would add a burst of greenery to
your space making it more inviting.
Minimalist style
Desks
can seem too bulky for most, especially when a simple table still does
the job. Pair this with a neutral colour palette and reclaimed wooden
furniture to achieve a minimalist style that inspires calm and
productivity in your work space.
Add a statement lamp
Lighting is everything when it comes to home offices, and not just for night owls.
Working
from home means you get to decide what hours are your most productive,
so why not go big on lighting if you choose to burn the proverbial
midnight oil?
Statement lamps add effortless style to
your workspace and will effectively illuminate the passion and diligence
you put into your work late into the evening.
Natural light
Inviting
as much fresh air and natural light into your office in the daytime
will ensure you receive the benefits of a cool afternoon breeze without
having to abandon crucial assignments.
Position your desk at the balcony or near a large window for a view as you tackle the day’s tasks.
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