As a sign of the times, with the development of teleworking, setting up an office at your home has become a real trend. Where to settle to work? How to organize storage? How to distribute the light? What are the necessary formalities? A small practical guide for your accommodation.
Telework concerns more and more people. But is your accommodation really suitable? The question may seem obvious and yet the answer is much less. No, contrary to popular belief, it is not enough to have an internet connection and a telephone line to work comfortably from home. Location, storage, light. you will have to manage all these parameters to create an office adapted to your needs.
Where to set up your office?
Your priority? Being able to isolate yourself. Your office should preferably be away from other family members, otherwise, it may be difficult to focus. If you are lucky, your accommodation includes an additional room such as a guest bedroom or attic space that you can transform into an office. But most of the time, you will have to create a work corner within another living space: a living room, a bedroom or an entrance.
In a house, the corner under the stairs is a perfect shelter. The addition of a screen, even openwork, remains a simple and design way to strengthen your studious bubble. Prefer a space with an opening. The view on the outside of the workplace is to be preferred as it increases the feeling of well-being of any individuals.
Which office to choose for work at home?
The expectations of individuals regarding the office have changed a lot. Obviously, there are still raw boards installed on trestles, but nowadays people are often looking for an aesthetic piece of furniture that will structure the space. It can be a little touch by opting for a wooden base or a contemporary or designer piece of furniture.
It can even have several functions and respond to other uses once the job is finished. In smaller spaces, on the contrary, it will be necessary to find less flashy and more practical solutions. In a bedroom, you’ll be able to associate your workplace with a library, the tray can possibly be retractable to save space. There are also nomadic pieces of furniture with a shallow worktop that can slip between two pieces of furniture or against a wall.
What types of storage for teleworking?
In an office, the order must prevail, at least a minimum. To help you classify paperwork and files, storage remains essential. Nowadays, they are most often disconnected from the work plan. By opting for modular solutions, you can even adapt your storage to the dimensions of the room. Shelves, drawers and other columns are now available to measure.
How to manage light for your workspace?
Recent studies prove it. Working in an environment that favors natural light over artificial lighting is better for your health. It allows you to pay attention longer on your work and it additionally reduces migraines. First reflex when fitting out the room: make sure that the light entries in the room are well distributed.
For this, the position of the windows will be essential. Overhead windows will be perfect because overhead windows provide a perfect angle to the sun. Your screen should not be placed facing the window but rather installed perpendicularly to avoid reflections and other glare problems.
What colors for my office?
When it comes to decoration, it’s all about taste. But the choice of colors for your office will depend mainly on your needs. Are you looking for a way to define your office space in a large room? “ Just play with two different colors. Either by coordinating them or by daring to break the tones. It will depend on whether you are classic or modern“.
Have you opted for a wooden or white desk? We recommend pink pastel tones to transform your workspace into a bubble of softness. Do you want light? Do not be afraid to opt for a slightly dark yellow which will go perfectly with modern furniture.
Another solution is- you may focus everything on white color and a minimalist decoration to boom the clarity of the room.
Finally, if you prefer creative and Zen atmospheres, we recommend vegetable tones. In this regard, nothing prevents you from adding real plants to decorate your workspace.
