How Can You Tailor Your Fitted Home Office For Productivity?

Whilst working from home has existed since the development of computers with internet connections, the first taste of the home office for the vast majority of us was in 2020.

Since then, whilst many people have returned to the office, remote working has remained a vitally important choice, with a lot more employees working a hybrid schedule compared to the past.

This means that, for at least some of the working week, you need a space that works for you, promotes productivity and focus whilst being comfortable enough for you to want to spend the whole day in.

We can help by providing a suite of bespoke fitted furniture based around your home office needs, but what else can you do to ensure your home office is perfectly built around your productivity needs?

Here are some top tips on what you need to make your home office perfect for your needs.

How Do You Choose The Right Room For A Home Office?

The first step is location; you need to ensure that your home office is far enough away from the busiest parts of your home that you will not be distracted, whilst comfortable enough to ensure you are able to concentrate fully on the task at hand.

Whilst everyone will have unique needs, your home office should:

• Minimise distractions and be as quiet as possible with the door closed
• Have considerable amounts of natural light but not enough to cause distracting glare
• Be big enough for all of your work equipment and storage needs
• Be comfortable enough for you to want to spend the full day working without getting distracted.

When it comes to storage, it is less about the physical space you have and more about how you use it. 

We can help work around the space you have and create dedicated space-saving solutions to ensure you have an ideal desk and fitted storage environment even if you only have a corner of a room to work with.

How Do You Choose The Right Office Desk?

If there is one piece of furniture you need to think about above all others, it is your office desk, and as anyone who worked from home on the sofa or in bed can attest, your desk and your chair can make a massive difference when it comes to comfort and productivity.

Exactly how much working space you need depends on your work, but there are three main decisions to think about when choosing or getting a desk fitted around you that keeps you comfortable and safe from injuries:

• The height of the desk should allow your elbows to naturally rest at a right angle on your desk, without them drooping too low or causing strain on your shoulders.
• There should be enough space under your desk for you to comfortably have a chair that provides lumbar support and allows you to keep your feet flat on the floor.
• The top of the screen should be at eye level to avoid you craning your neck up and down to see everything on screen.

These are the fundamental necessities of a home office, although having furniture that keeps drawers and cupboards within easy reach, adjustable furniture to make a standing desk possible, or massage chairs can all help as well depending on your exacting needs.

Top Tips For Maximising The Space In Your Office

Ideally, you should have a whole spare room, but this is not always doable nor is it always necessary.

We will work with the space available to maximise your office, but here are some top tips to maximise the space you have available:

• Use wall-mounted storage to maximise the use of vertical space in a small room
• Use desks with integrated storage to reduce the use of precious floor space
• Use a wall-mounted desk or one that can fold against the wall to allow the room to be used for other functions
• Declutter your desk, as clutter can make a room look smaller and cause distractions
• Prioritise frequently used items and documents when designing your storage solutions
• Clear your desk when you finish work, not only for your mental health but to boost productivity

The Truth About Working From Home

• Remote workers in the right setup and with the right support are more productive
• Remote work does not mean working in isolation
• Having a working zone is more important than a dedicated room
• Remote working is demonstrably successful and here to stay, so make sure your home office is ready for it