There are a huge number of benefits to accepting a job offer for a role involving hybrid and remote working, and if you are in this position, you need a functionable yet comfortable home office. To help you on your way, read on to learn how to transform your guest bedroom into the ultimate home office.
Invest in the Right Chair & Desk
For the good of your neck, back and shoulders, it’s important to spend some time choosing the right desk set-up and specifically, an ergonomic, comfortable, and adjustable chair.
Now, if you usually work on a laptop, your desk can be smaller, and therefore, your office can be in a smaller room, as long as your work surface is at least 50” wide. If you need to make use of a range of office items, such as in-trays, a printer, and even dual-screen capabilities, then basically, the wider the desk, the better.
When choosing your chair, make sure that you can comfortably sit upright, with your elbows at ninety degrees and that your desk isn’t too high (around 28” to 32’ is the acceptable range).
Facilities & Amenities for Productivity
Upgrading to Frontier fiber internet will ensure that your weekly video calls will take place on time, run smoothly, are free of buffering, and that, no matter how many separate devices are connected, the speed will never be affected.
A wireless router will halve the number of wires required in the room, and if possible, investing in a wireless printer and mouse will add to the efficiency and simplicity of your new home office.
One of the many advantages of working from home is the level of personal style you can inject into your working space, so have fun with the smaller details, such as:
- A small coffee machine in the corner of the room
- A mood board on the wall to enhance your levels of motivation
- Indoor plants for cleaner and fresher air
- Unique table lamps for focused work
- Family photographs on the wall
Make sure that, even on your busiest working days, you take regular breaks, even if this means simply walking around the room while you finish composing an email or taking your lunch break outside in the fresh air and sunshine.
Lighting & Ambience
Ideally, your guest bedroom should have an unobstructed window, and to ensure you’re not depriving yourself of natural light (and so you can clearly see your screen even when the sun is at its brightest), position your desk to face the window.
Walls painted in neutral and light colors will also serve to maximize the volume of natural light in the space, and throughout the winter months, when the light is low, an overhead ceiling light will be the most effective.
Finally, it may also be worth investing in a pair of blue light glasses, to either wear over your own prescription pair or simply as a way of protecting your eyes from hours spent staring at multiple screens.