Long overdue … I wanted to share with you some basic tips for a well-designed home office. Many of those working from home fail to design a proper place of work, relying on bits and pieces of furniture found around the house, creating unpleasant and poorly functioning offices. Not everyone has the luxury of an extra room to devote to their home office. Consider wasted or unutilized space in your house – a small amount of space under the stairs might offer enough room for a desk and sideboard. Create a compact workspace where everything you need could be in reach. Make sure you can get to your filing cabinet quickly. Below are considerations for your desk, chair and office lighting:
Desk: Oversize your desk if possible. Industry experts say 4 by 8 feet is perfect, but 3 by 5 will certainly work. If you can’t spread out, go up – make use of vertical space for filing, reference materials, etc. Your work surface should be 28 inches high, and the keyboard height should be adjustable, between 23 and 27 inches.
Chair: Invest in the best chair you can afford. It should offer lumbar support to reduce lower back strain, a “waterfall” seat with a rounded front edge to prevent restricted circulation and nerve compression, and adjustable seat and back height. If you have room in your home office, a comfortable easy chair can provide a change of scenery when you are opening mail or reviewing draft documents.
Lighting: An office that is well-lighted reduces fatigue and eyestrain. If possible, a combination of natural and artificial lighting is optimal. Adjustable task lamps can be found in all shapes and sizes at very reasonable prices.
More soon about small office electronics, decorations, and supplies.
