Working From Home - Creating A Productive Environment
More people are choosing to adopt more flexible working patterns
, working from home for all or part of the working week. As well as employers allowing increased flexibility in the workplace, some individuals are choosing to take the big step of setting up their own businesses, choosing the home as a cost effective and eco friendly way to work. With the UK following Europe's lead in promoting the construction of specialist houses with homeworking facilities, there has never been a better time to embrace this way of conducting business.Whilst not all of us are lucky enough to be able to live in newly constructed sustainable homes, complete with ready-to-work spaces, it is possible to create a practical working environment in your own home. Whilst some people choose to construct purpose-built studio offices in the garden, loft or above the garage, this is not a financially viable option for everyone. Many people have one room in the house to work with, be it an upstairs bedroom or downstairs study facility. Whichever room you choose, make sure it is away from the hustle and bustle of the home. Rooms adjoining the kitchen or living room are least preferable, as you could be distracted by tasty cooking smells or noisy family.
After a suitable room has been designated for home-working, it will need to be kitted out with home office furniture, technology and storage units, as well as as a pleasant aesthetic. For a feeling of luxury, emulating a CEO's office, you may want to go for an oak and walnut theme, whilst for those that enjoy a high-spec, modern look, bright whites and bold colours may work better. Choose a style that suits you, as you will be spending a considerable amount of time in your home office. Specialist interior consultants can help to maximise the space you have available, creating a functional, calm space in which to work. Be inspired to compile magazine/press cuttings of styles you prefer, giving the designer creative ideas to work with.
Once you have created your perfect office facility, don't be afraid to make it out-of-bounds for other family members. In order to keep it a viable working space, the less household clutter the better. After all, you want to embrace the work ethic whilst at home, if not a more relaxed and flexible ethic anyway.
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