tops tips for creating a home office layout that works for you
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When you're working from home, a key factor in maximising productivity is the layout and design of your home office.TRANSCRIPT
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When you're working from home, a key
factor in maximising productivity is the
layout and design of your home office.
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An organised and streamlined working space will help you to
keep focussed and make the most of
your working hours spent in your office or
work area.
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Keep watching for some top tips on creating a home
office layout that will work best for you...
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Never position your computer
opposite a window as the glare from the monitor will strain your eyes.
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To create an illusion of space, place the largest (or tallest)
piece of furniture at the furthest point
away from the door or entry point.
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If you have the space, a great way to get
organised is to position two desks in a L-shape,
allowing you to dedicate one desk to
computer work, and the other to offline
paperwork and writing.
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If space is scarce and your 'office' is actually the corner of another room, buy a specially designed computer
workstation with concealed office storage. That way you can simply
close the doors on all your office equipment when you've finished working for the day.
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Make full use of daylight wherever possible, but make sure that you have sufficiently lighting in addition to avoid
eye strain.
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If your work involves drawing or writing by hand, try and make sure that your work desk is positioned so that the light from any windows does
not cast a shadow on the page.
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Ensure that you have sufficient storage options, including
filing cabinets, shelving and any
other relevant furniture for housing everything you need
to keep in your office.
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Keep electrical cords and computer wires
tidy and untangled to avoid mishaps. Use a
cord tidy where appropriate, and try
and buy office furniture specially designed with cable openings at the
back.
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To minimise the number of cables
and wires, take the cordless and wireless
options for your phone and computer
equipment.
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Sometimes good old-fashioned handwritten notes and post-it notes are the best option for
reminders and 'notes to self'. To avoid clutter,
get a corkboard for this purpose, or use a
blackboard.
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Live houseplants can make a real difference to the atmosphere in
your office, figuratively and
literally! Some plants, like the peace lily, are
very easy to grow, even without natural
light.