We are in the last month of 2020 and covid 19 still has become a part of our life. And it is not leaving anytime soon until the vaccine is invented. It has largely affected everyone’s life and is the culprit of distancing people from each other. In its early stages, the whole world had gone through a set of changes. Many of us lost our jobs, some companies had to shut down, some of us lost the track of our lives. But we are slowly learning to deal with this pandemic while carrying on with our daily routine by taking precautionary safety steps. Life has started to get back on its track. Some companies which have been shut in early 2020 due to this pandemic have now started to open.
In 2020, due to pandemic, we get to know some of the work can be done from the comfort of our homes too. This concept isn’t new but this year it has become the trend to carry on with our official works. Work from home has widely helped to control the spread of this virus as many companies are now welcoming this trend as a mode of work. If you have googled this topic that means you still have a job and we are happy for it as this pandemic has snatched the jobs of many people. And we are more than happy to help you out with your home office setup. We have listed down some amazing home office ideas that would help you in building your workplace, a comfortable and productive place for you.
As we are all guilty of working in places like our bed, sofas, etc which we enjoy every bit of it but let’s admit that this habit has hampered our productivity and of course our body postures too. So, it’s very important to make a space that is entirely dedicated to work that has all the essentials for your work such as a comfortable desk and a chair, strong Wi-Fi connection, good remote desktop software, etc. But that doesn’t mean it has to be all boring and messy. Whether you have space issues or a lack of some ideas, we are here for you! Scroll down and find your inspiration for your home station for your job.
1.Neutral hued home office
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The neutral-toned office gives the illusion of a clean and tidy space. If you are fortunate enough to have a spare room in your house, then you can turn a spare room into your very own home office and opt for a neutral-toned setup if you are a true classicist.
2. Using your dining space as your workspace
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If you do not have that much space to have a separate room for your home office at your home, then you can turn your dining space into your home work station. And the plus point is you don’t need to invest much in setting your home office this way.
3. Burst of color
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Who says your workspace should necessarily be boring and monotonous. Add a burst of color of your choice to your home office setup and have a fun and exciting space to work. You can be creative and add floral prints to your setup too.
4. Home office under the stairs case
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Space under the stairs is often unused and overlooked. You can make the best use of it by hardly making any changes to your house. Just add some appropriate furniture such as a desk, table and closet to keep your documents and work essentials organized, according to the shape and space under your staircase.
5. Using the space between the beds
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If you are unable to find a space to set up your home office and live in a shared bedroom with your sibling or a roommate then you can still make a home office at your residence. You can utilize the space between both of the beds by adding a fresh lush green desk with drawers and matching lampshades with a tool to sit on. And here is your home office ready for your work.
6. Home workspace for two
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If you share a house with your partner or a sibling or a friend and both of you have to work and need to create an office set up at your occupancy then just add a big desk with drawers with two chairs and some essentials that both of you will need. Add some pictures that will motivate you to work and you are done for the good!
7. Transform your closet space into your workspace
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Have enough closet space and want to make the best use of it then congrats you can do it and put together your home office at the same time. All you need is a little creativity. Try adding hues of blue with prints to the closet cum home office and add a comfortable chair to sit and work and ta-da! Your closet cum home office is ready where you can create wonders!
8. Make your home office by dividing your living room
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Still skeptical about setting a perfect home office but worried because of small limited rooms, let me tell you if you have a little extra space in your living room, you can accommodate your home office setup thereby adding a divider wall or just a curtain to separate your workspace with the rest of the living room. This way you won’t feel isolated and can connect with your family members in the break time too.
9. Ladder style desk for smaller flour space
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Don’t have that much horizontal space to set up your home office? Think of setting it vertically. I mean to say you can make use of vertical space too. As this would cover a much smaller floor area than a horizontal office setup. You can opt for a ladder-style desk that has enough space for your work essentials and a chair. This looks fancy and reasonable at the same time.
10.L-shaped wall mounted corner home office
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If you are one of those people who have a very limited floor space but are eager to set up a home office then consider picking a wall-mounted L-shaped corner office setup. It requires zero floor space as the desk is wall-mounted. Add some horizontal slabs over it to keep your papers and documents and add some pictures or paintings if you want. And you are blessed with a small yet amazing home office setup.
11. Office under your bed
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Yes! You heard it right. Your home office right under your bed. If you have really small floor space and want to revamp the look of your bedroom then this is the best option for you. Invest in such type of furniture and set up your home office just right under it. It saves so much space and does its task too while giving a makeover to your bedroom.
I hope this article would have helped you in some way. Just consider your floor space your needs and wants while planning to set up your office at home. Because planning makes everything organized and better! Happy working!
Author– Shreya Singh: I am an extremist, there is nothing in between. Either I lay on my cozy bed and do nothing or I am productive with everything the whole day. Young hearted and an old soul who believes and speaks the language of kindness, love, and empathy and wants to spread it as far as she can. A perfectionist who is a human version of tangled earphones. Yup, that’s me. Music, dancing, cooking, and consuming art forms be it cinema or a book soothes my soul. A nyctophilia introvert who loves shopping and hogging in street foods.