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Things to Consider before Setting up a Home Office

Working from home is exciting because it offers an opportunity for real comfort and efficiency, but if the office is too casual, or isn’t effectively separated from the home environment, peak productivity may be lost.

While comfort is essential in any office, an office that is too casual may seriously impede the ability to get things done. You have to find a way to separate yourself from the rest of the goings-on in the home and to convey a sense of “off limits” to all other normal and natural home sounds and interruptions.

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A distinction has to be made regarding the physical boundaries of this working space. The most effective way to do that is with the design of the space itself.

Ask yourself these questions before you begin:

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  • What will you be doing in the space?
  • What type of work needs to be done?
  • Will external clients be visiting the space?
  • Will colleagues visit for collaborative work?
  • What type of materials will be referenced and/or stored?
  • What type of equipment is required?
  • When will I be doing the bulk of my work?
  • Will I be making conference calls?
  • Will I be video conferencing?

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The answers to these questions will begin to develop the program for your home office. In the next steps, you may find the below readings helpful in setting up an highly productive and efficient home office:

How to Choose the Right Colors for a Home Office?

Home Office Design Ideas for Small Spaces

11 Common Challenges of Setting up a Home Office & How to Meet Them

What Do I need to Setup a Home Office

7 Tips to Setup a & Run a Highly Productive Home Office

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