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Home o ce must-haves
Remote work has been around for many years, though it certainly picked up steam in 2020. In an e ort to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, in March 2020 government o cials implemented stay-athome measures that mandated many working professionals to begin working from home. That transition occurred seemingly overnight, forcing men and women to fi nd somewhere in their homes to work.
As the dust settled and working professionals grew accustomed to working from home, many recognized the need to have an o ce in their homes. Various © Metro Creative Graphics factors can make home o ces more conducive to getting work done, and the following are some home o ce must-haves that can help people be more productive while working from home.
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Lighting
Lighting is important in a home o ce. It’s easy to overlook natural light, especially for workers who previously worked in o ces that did not have windows. But natural light can help save on energy costs and boost mood. In fact, natural light is a valued commodity for people used to working in o ce settings. A 2018 survey of more than 1,600 workers conducted by the human resources advisory fi rm Future Workplace found that access to natural light and views of the outdoors were the most sought after attribute of a workplace environment. In addition, 47 percent of workers surveyed admitted they felt tired or very tired from the absence of natural light or a window at their o ce. When designing their home o ces, homeowners should keep this in mind and choose areas of their homes that get ample natural light during a typical workday. Additional lighting also will be necessary. Recessed lighting can give an o ce a sleek look, and lights that can dim can allow workers to adjust their lighting based on how much they need at any given point in the workday.
Quiet
Professionals forced to work at home when social distancing measures were implemented may not have had much quiet, especially for those with young children whose schools were closed. But when designing a home o ce, homeowners have the chance to make their o ces more conducive to concentration. Soundproofi ng walls may not be necessary, but look for areas of the home that don’t get much foot tra c. Kitchens are very popular rooms in many homes, so try to locate your home o ce away from the kitchen. A spare bedroom upstairs may make for the most ideal home o ce setting if the home does not have a traditional den. Spare bedrooms come with doors, which can instantly create a sense of quiet when closed. A converted garage also can make for a useful home o ce, but make sure the room already has cooling and heating and, ideally, windows.
Electrical outlets
Recently built homes tend to be equipped with enough outlets to accommodate our increasingly connected lifestyles. But older homes may need some electrical updates before they can capably accommodate home o ces. When updating your electrical, replace existing outlets and fi xtures with energy-e cient LED fi xtures, which save money and benefi t the environment. Before updating the electrical, decide on how you want the o ce to be laid out so you can have outlets installed where your computer, devices and other items, like a printer and television, will be. This makes it easy to hide cords and give the o ce a clean, professional look.
Home o ce capabilities became a big priority in 2020. Designing such spaces can be fun and easy.
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