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Tips for the perfect home office
Setting up your home office calls for a balanced mix of functionality and a feel-good atmosphere. The room needs to meet your professional needs and have a personal touch, since it's part of your home.
Here are three practical tips for designing your ideal home office:
- Choose the right spot: Find a quiet area of your home with natural light. A separate room would be best, but a quiet corner of the living room or bedroom can also serve as a workspace. Make sure there's enough room for a desk, a computer and your work materials.
- Think about ergonomics: Especially when working from home for longer periods, it's important to go for an ergonomic set-up. Invest in a chair that supports your back well and encourages good posture. A soft sheepskin on the chair not only adds extra comfort but also brings that typical, cosy Swiss charm to your home office.
- Create a productive atmosphere: For maximum productivity, your home office should offer a calm, organised and inspiring environment. Keep the room free from distractions and make sure there's plenty of daylight. Organise your workspace with practical storage solutions such as baskets, boxes and drawers. Personal accents such as plants, artworks or pictures help to create a pleasant and homely working atmosphere.
5 tips for a tidy home office
An untidy home office can seriously affect your productivity. To create an effective and tidy working environment, a few simple but effective steps are needed.
We've put together five tips to help you set up a practical and productive home office.
- Practical storage: Start by setting up practical storage solutions. Invest in shelves, drawers or stylish storage boxes to organise work materials, books and paperwork. Every item should have a fixed place so that you can find it again quickly and don't waste time hunting for office supplies. Folders and ring binders are particularly helpful for managing your documents.
- A daily tidying routine: To keep things in order in the long term, a daily tidying routine is recommended. Set aside a few minutes at the end of the working day to clean your workspace and put everything back in its place. Cups, crockery and other everyday items should be cleared away straight away so that clutter doesn't build up.
- Clear organisation: Whether you prefer to work digitally or on paper, it's important to set up a clear filing structure so you can manage documents efficiently. Organise your paperwork by category, project or date, for example in several document boxes. You should also regularly sort out files or piles of paper you no longer need to keep things manageable.
- Go paperless: Where possible, cut down on paperwork. Digitise documents and use electronic notes to keep the pile of paper to a minimum and your workspace tidy.
- Cable management: Use cable ties or cable trunking to bundle cables and wires neatly under your desk. This prevents a tangle of cables and makes for a clean and safe working environment.
With these simple steps you'll create a structured and pleasant working environment that boosts your productivity and minimises the stress caused by clutter.
Designing a modern office at home
Working from home appeals to many people – not least because it can take the pressure off a busy week. It does, however, call for a practical and comfortable place to work.
When you set up a modern home office, several things matter: design, functionality and technical equipment.
1. Choose the right room
Start by picking a suitable room. If you don't have a separate room, a quiet corner of your home can serve as your workspace. Make sure the area gets plenty of daylight and is slightly set apart from the rest of the house, so you can work in peace. Ideally, place your desk near a window to make the most of the natural light. Light curtains or blinds let you control how much light comes in and prevent glare on your screen. Add a desk lamp or floor lamp to the natural light so that your workspace is always well lit and your eyes are not strained.
2. Ergonomics and modern design
Invest in a height-adjustable desk with clean lines and an ergonomic chair that supports good posture and lets you work comfortably. For extra comfort, place a genuine sheepskin or a sheepskin seat cover on your chair for warmth and well-being. An adjustable keyboard and mouse rest also helps you keep a comfortable working position.
3. Keep things tidy
Order is the be-all and end-all in any office, because a tidy workspace boosts both productivity and general well-being. Use a well-thought-out organising system to keep your work materials and documents neatly sorted. Remember to include shelves and storage boxes for plenty of storage space. Good cable management is just as important for a tidy, functional desk.
4. Add personal touches
Your home office should be more than just functional – it should be a place where you feel at ease. After all, it is part of your home. Give the room personality and style with artwork or personal items that create a positive, calming atmosphere. A genuine cowhide rug on the floor brings warmth and a natural feel to the room. Plants not only improve the air quality, they can also reduce stress and help you concentrate. Put one or two plants in your office to improve the indoor climate and create a pleasant place to work.
With these tips in mind, you can create a modern, functional home office that both looks good and helps you get things done.
