It’s a trend – everyone is creating a permanent home working office. Many workers will be continuing to work from home, at least partly, after Covid-19 restrictions are reduced.

Whether it’s full-time remote working or a hybrid approach, employees and business owners need to have a permanent home working office that’s a comfortable and productive space. 

This means that today is a better day than any day to reevaluate your home setup right now. Whether it’s renovating, rubbish removal, or moving home, it needs to be done sooner rather than later, especially if things have started to be set up in your normal employer’s office. 

Your ideal office space will take into consideration your physical and mental health to ensure that even when pressure is on, getting comfortable and productive is a breeze. 

Choose A Dedicated Spot For Your Setup 

Perhaps you’re still working from the kitchen table, or even your lap on the sofa. If home working is now going to be a long term arrangement, it’s time to start thinking about a more comfortable and permanent setup for your home office. Ideally, you should have a separate room, so that the line between work and home life doesn’t become blurred. Failing that you need to have an area that you can section off and turn into a quiet zone for concentration. 

I have an office in my Adelaide Hills home which takes advantage of the trees and abundant bird-life. When you spend so much time working from home, your space has to be calm, functional and also comfortably stylish.

Have Comfortable Furniture

If you work for an employer who is now providing the option to work from home permanently then they may provide you with the comfortable furniture you need, much like they would if you were working from the office. If not,  you will need to have a desk and a comfortable chair at a minimum for your office space.

If you have been working from your kitchen table or sofa, it will feel instantly more comfortable than you are used to. You will be in a working mindset before you know it. When shooing your own furniture you have the freedom to choose anything you want, which is perfect for making your office feel comfortable and inviting. 

Look After Yourself 

Do you know things such as cleaning, air conditioning, heating, lighting, desk fans and more? Well, you may have taken these for granted when you were in the office, however, these were in place to make you more comfortable and look after you as an employee.

If you are now working from home, it is your responsibility to ensure you are well cared for when working. It’s important to look after both yourself physically and mentally. It can sometimes be isolating and stressful to work from home, so make sure you give yourself the freedom to create a space that is dedicated to you feeling comfortable at work. 

Small considerations like the three points above can make a huge difference when it comes to working from home. Whether it is full-time or part-time, make sure you put some time into making a space that is suited to you and will make you productive at work. Do you have any other tips you could share in the comments?