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Choosing
a Home Office Space You've graduated from working at the kitchen table - now what? There are several things to consider when choosing a space for your home office. We'll start with the basics and add on. |
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 One of the most important considerations is light. Ideally you should have a good source of natural light, but this isn't always possible if you set up your home office in your basement - as many of us do. If you are located in the basement consider purchasing full spectrum lights, or daylight lights. They are available for most light fixtures and are worth the extra investment - you won't feel as if you are slaving away in the dungeon!
To be productive you must be comfortable. You need adequate storage space for your supplies. This will probably include a sturdy bookcase, at least one file drawer, smaller drawers or containers for pens, pencils, stapler, and a desk that will provide you with space for your computer and a work surface. Don't overcrowd your office with supplies and clutter that do not belong there - if you don't use an item for your business, store it away from your office.
How accessible do you want to be? Do you work best off by yourself? Do you need to be within earshot of young children? Do you want to be able to close the door and be undisturbed? Answers to these questions will help you decide what will work for you - maybe it will be a corner of the kitchen, maybe it will be behind a closed door in a spare bedroom. Maybe you're lucky and have a separate room dedicated to your office - great! Work with what you have.
Consider room for growth. You will eventually want room for more files, maybe more computer or electronic equipment, storage for more resource materials. If you are crammed into the space you have, start looking for more - or get ready to do some serious clutter control. (More on this at a later date!)
Remember that you will be spending lots of time here, so choose colours you like and furniture you are comfortable in. Add some personal items to make the space cheerful - but not so many that it looks like your family room!
These factors will help you decide where in your home to set up your home office - have fun with it! |
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