Working from home can be a challenge at the best of times, let alone when you have to work without your own home office. This article suggests a handful of ways that you can create your own work from home (WFH) office so that you don’t need to worry about home issues while you are at work and vice versa.
Why You Need a Home Office
There are plenty of benefits available to your as a result of having your own home office, all of which lend to your ability to get your job done right.
Home / Work Life Separation. First of all, a proper home/work separation is vital for you to keep all aspects of your home in order. Without a proper office space, you will find that your home life spills over into your work, distracting you from what you should be focusing on. However, you will also find that instead of relaxing at home, your work life will bleed over there too, keeping you from ever really leaving the office behind you. A home office will help you to find the separation between the two.
Boost Your Productivity. This will also help with your productivity, as having a dedicated workspace will allow you to focus entirely and also ensure that you have all of the space you need to get down to work.
Planning Out Your Office
Building your own office should be a relatively easy task, especially with all of the DIY products out there, but it is still important that you take the time to establish a proper plan regarding what you are going to include in your office and how you are going to lay it out.
Use Online Blueprint Tools. One of the best ways to ensure that your office plan is going to work before you dedicate too much time to it is some good online blueprint software. This will allow you to carefully plan the layout of the room and ensure that you are able to include everything you need.
Useful Things to Include
Speaking of which, there are several items that you should probably consider including in an office layout such as this. After all, by giving yourself all the tools you need to succeed, you are increasing your chances of your new office working out.
A Good Desk. No office would be complete without a good solid desk. This is where you will be getting the majority of your work done and you need to be sure that it is well designed for that purpose.
Filing Cabinets. Storing your files is an important part of any work environment, especially if you have a lot of them. By getting a hold of a couple of filing cabinets, you enable yourself to keep close track of your files, while also keeping them safe and out of the way.
Bookshelves. Finally, what office would be complete without a little ambiance. Bookshelves serve the double purpose of allowing you space to store any books you want to include in the room as well as providing the room with an atmosphere of sophistication.
Ingrid Maldine is a business writer, editor and management consultant with extensive experience writing and consulting for both start-ups and long established companies. She has ten years management and leadership experience gained at BSkyB in London and Viva Travel Guides in Quito, Ecuador, giving her a depth of insight into innovation in international business. With an MBA from the University of Hull and many years of experience running her own business consultancy, Ingrid’s background allows her to connect with a diverse range of clients, including cutting edge technology and web-based start-ups but also multinationals in need of assistance. Ingrid has played a defining role in shaping organizational strategy for a wide range of different organizations, including for-profit, NGOs and charities. Ingrid has also served on the Board of Directors for the South American Explorers Club in Quito, Ecuador.
