For most of us, however, the transition to working from home came about in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. A home office setup quickly became an essential room and they are now high on the checklist for many would-be home buyers.
A home office should be set up with productivity in mind. This is the place where you will spend a large portion of your day, and it should also be comfortable, free of distractions and well-equipped. As an example, Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty takes a look at the home office in this stunning Fresnaye home.
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Practicality, comfort and style – that’s the essence of this Fresnaye-based home office. With a desk big enough to accommodate a full-sized monitor, an ergonomic desk chair and bookshelves that provide ample storage, this is an office set up for productivity. The whiteboard on the wall creates an office ambience reminiscent of the boardroom and provides an opportunity for the scribbling of ideas and plans.
On the other side of the room, there’s an armchair and big-screen TV, providing a perfect place to relax between meetings or take a break without moving far from your desk. The sliding door brings the outside in and provides natural light and fresh air – both of which pervade the home office setup and make it conducive not only to work but also to success.
Make the home office a feature in your home
According to Grant Bailey, a property practitioner from Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty, since the working-from-home trend began in 2020, home offices have become a priority. “Buyers are requiring larger houses,” he explained, “and spare bedrooms are being transformed into offices.” He stresses the importance of remembering that when it’s time to sell, the person buying your home may not need a home office. “Keep it in the bedroom format for when you need to sell in future,” he advises.
As the featured home office illustrates, it’s possible to create a stunning home office that easily converts back into a bedroom. Here are five tips for transforming a bedroom into a home office that gets the job done:
1. Let the light in: While ambient and area lighting are must-haves for your home office, natural light is also extremely important. It will keep you energised and refreshed. However you choose to let the light in, make sure you’re never straining your eyes in your home office setup.
2. Find somewhere quiet: This may be easier said than done in a family home, but your home office should be somewhere where you can be as free from distractions as possible.
3. Choose the right furniture: Having comfortable ergonomic furniture isn’t a luxury: it’s a must. Working from home cannot mean that you compromise your health and well-being. Your desk must be the right height and your chair must be designed to support your back.
4. Design your workspace according to your needs: That may mean space to store files or other bulky items. For others, this may involve ensuring that your space is quiet enough to handle multiple conference calls every day. If you’re more comfortable using a standing desk, then make space for one in your home office setup. You can arrange your home office desk to boost your productivity by making sure that everything you need is close to hand and that there are as few distractions as possible.
5. Add some character: From an aesthetic point of view, getting to decorate your office is one of the greatest aspects of working from home. Making your office space more inviting will improve your productivity. At the same time, be sure to make your home office a professional space by having a proper desk and chair setup. If clients will be visiting you in your office, make sure they have somewhere to sit as well.
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Having a home office that’s conducive to productivity, tailored to your tastes and comfortable goes a long way towards making a work day a pleasure. Working from home is now part of life for many, and if you need a new home that offers a space conducive to working – or advice in transforming your existing workspace into a hub of productivity – the team from Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty is here to help. Contact us today.
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