Creating A Home Office Space

Creative Ways To Create An Efficient Workspace At Home

Over The last two years working from home became very common for many people. However, if you are one of those people, you know how difficult it can be at times to find a space in your home that is dedicated for work.

No matter what your living space is, creating a home office can be a possibility for you.

5 Strategies for creating home office space

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   Use furniture that can double as a work space

Finding Furniture that has multifunctional uses is a great way to save money, space and reduce the stress of needing a specific location for a desk.

Suggestions

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  Store computer and office supplies in a buffet table, sideboard or storage bench
• Position a mirror above a desk so that it can double as a makeup table
• Mobile kitchen islands are another great option because you can have a countertop that doubles as a desk space and you can move it out of the way when you're finished your work.

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   Change the layout of your living room

If You find that you are doing a lot of work on your dining room table, if you're able to reconfigure the layout of the living room it is possible to create something functional and workable.

Suggestions 

• If there's any natural light, like a window, consider moving your desk in front of it
• Consider putting your desk in the corner so it's tucked away, like a little Reading area
• Slide your couch against the wall to make room for a small desk behind your couch.
• Add storage space below or beside your desk by placing decorative baskets there for files, supplies or computer equipment

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   Repurposing a closet space

 when you repurpose a closet space it creates a functional work area that can be hidden whenever needed. This idea is becoming very popular recently. Just be aware, it may require getting rid of some items in your closet!

Suggestions

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  Find a narrow table or sturdy shelf that can be raised to desk level that fits Within part of a closet or armoire
• Adding shelving above with baskets for materials like cables are files
• Finding an all-in-one storage solution or a fold-down desk option is also great
• When you begin work, you can pull a chair over during the day and then simply remove it when you are done

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   Section Off The Room

It's good to have some separation so that you are not distracted by certain things in your living space, like your bed, while you are working. If it's possible to section off the room you can simply add some dividers.

Suggestions

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  Tall bookcases can work well as dividers and also double as places for storage
• You can create a fabric wall by hanging curtains
• There are great room divider options that provide nice separation

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   Ttidy Up The Shed or Garage
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When Thinking about creating office space at home, this might not be the first option that comes to mind. After a good clean-up and some purging however, these types of storage places can also make for functional office spaces. It takes a little bit of planning to know what you need to keep, get rid of and add for motivating dacor.

Suggestions

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  Make a list of all the things you haven't used in a year and get rid of it
• Anything you are storing, make sure it is in a box, in a garage friendly cupboard or on a shelf
• Find a desk that fits the space, add some functional lighting and if it's cold you can also add a space heater
• Adding some nice flooring like a rug, turf or floorboards can also create a nice ambience.