Is your home office just not cutting it for you anymore? If you spend most of your workday at home, it is vital that you dedicate a space in your house separate from the couch (which is associated with leisure) to maximize your productivity levels and encourage creativity. Home offices grant you the freedom to produce the perfect work environment for yourself, so take advantage of this and enhance your space!
Here are our top 6 updates you can make to your office today to improve your productivity:
Proper Lighting
If your office lighting is too dim, you will find yourself trying to ward off sleepiness all day long. When available, you want as much natural light as possible. If natural light is not an option, install cool white lights that mimic natural light. Studies have shown white light can stimulate the brain, improve energy and mood, and enhance productivity. However, don’t go overboard on the bright light, as this can cause headaches and eyestrain.
Air Flow and Temperature
Who wants to sit in a room that is too hot and stuffy? Your office should be well ventilated and at your preferred temperature. If the room is too hot, you could quickly lose focus and drift off to sleep. A cool room (but not too cold), can help increase concentration and productivity.
Select Quality Furniture
Invest in a good office chair. It is near impossible to be productive when you are fighting back pain, neck strain, and eye strain due to improper chair to desk height ratio, or if the chair lacks the right level of comfort (akin to Goldilocks, it has to be just right). We spend the majority of our day sitting at our desk. It is imperative that we have the proper tools at our disposal.
Remove all Distractions
Distractions are the most significant cause of dips in productivity. This could be as simple as a pet in the room, family members, or a noisy neighbourhood. In order to focus and work effectively, remove all possible distractions that could pull you out of your workflow.
Declutter
Clutter is the main culprit of stress, poor mood and lack of productivity. Do yourself a favour and tidy your office, so only the essentials remain. Baubles, piles of paper, and old coffee mugs are causes for distraction. Ditch them!
If the clutter is weighing you down in the office, call us today to discuss custom storage solutions.Set the Environment
Many things can affect your productivity in a room. Plants make a room more welcoming and bring freshness to your space, aromatherapy can increase your concentration, and the colour of your walls can improve your mood (blue is said to be best for productivity).
If your productivity levels are suffering at the hands of your home office, give us a call. Our in-house designers will work with you to create custom furniture and cabinetry that will maximize your space, help you conquer office clutter and increases your office efficiencies.
Contact us today to get started!
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