Creating a Functional Home Office Space On A Budget
How To Effectively Work From Home
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Many of you may have found yourself working from home over the past several weeks and months as we navigate the pandemic. It’s a new day and age, and I don’t think many people will go back to full-time working in an office after all that we have endured. My company, and many others, will likely adopt a version of a part time work from home schedule mixed in with in-person office time. This post will give you the tools you need to create a functional home office space on a budget that will allow you to effectively work from home.
While working from home, it is critical that you have the perfect home set up in order to effectively work from home. A well-lit office with a background that is ideal for teleconference calls is ideal. I wrote a post a while back about how to work from home effectively with kids - all of these suggestions apply to your WFH setting, especially since there’s a good chance your kids are home with you!
1) Check out this Flexispot compact at-home stand up desk! This one sits on top of a desk that you may already have.
2) If you’re looking for a desk that pups up on it’s own, one that doesn’t need to sit on a table, this is the home office desk for you:
Working from home has it’s ups and downs - but one of the major ups is that you can take short breaks and go for walks around your neighborhood if needed. This may mean that you don’t need a stand up desk. There are many traditional desk options open that are compact and affordable.
4) If you’re looking for modern office chair design, this faux leather task chair with a gold chrome base is a great option if this chair fits your home decor better than a traditional office chair.
5) This chair has the appearance of being high-end luxury. It swivels, rolls, and looks stellar.
I am on video calls even more now that every in the past. I put up decorative wallpaper in my home office so that my coworkers have a pretty background to look at while I am presenting in meetings. There are so many fabulous peel and stick wall accent paper that you can put up. When you’re on a call, spin your chair around and you’ll have a fabulous background!
6) Check out this gorgeous peel and stick wall paper - guaranteed to get you compliments on your team calls!
7) This paper is a little less bold - but beautiful at the same time!
8) Take yourself to the Amazon with this beautiful leafy green floral print.
9) Don’t forget a desk lamp for when you need to do some late night work in prep for the next day. This lamp has a charging station as well!
10) Lastly, try this unique antique-style industrial lamp for your home office.
There you have it! Scoop up a few of these home office essentials and within a couple weeks you will have a space that you can rely on as a work sanctuary. Don’t put your office in a basement if you can avoid it - natural light does wonders for productivity!