Choose the Right Home Office Furniture & Avoid Being Distracted from Work!
Working from home comes with its perks. You get to be in your comfort zone, you don’t have to drive to work every day, dealing with the kids and other chores seems slightly simpler. You can even work in your pyjamas if you don’t have to see clients. This sounds great, but then working from home has its challenges too. Distractions are in abundance when working from home. There’s your comfy bed, the television, dishes to wash, shopping to be done, and so much more. And before you know it, the conveniences of working from home soon become your very downfall. How can you effectively minimise distractions and ensure that your work gets the attention that it needs?
Firstly, it’s important to separate your work life from your home life on some level. Yes, they are the same and there isn’t too much you can do there, but each morning you should prepare yourself for work, just as if you had to drive to the office. Make sure that you have a dedicated work space available for carrying out work tasks. Most individuals who work from home have an office on site or turn a spare bedroom or any available space into their dedicated work zone. Don’t simply take your laptop with you to the couch and try to get things done. You will only be opening yourself up to a world of temptations. Proper home office furniture is essential. Of course, you want the home to still look like a home, so you might not want to have a corporate, stately looking boardroom table or desk in the middle of your lounge. Look for furniture pieces that complement the feel of your home, but are designed for work. Ergonomic desks and chairs are available, along with good quality storage cabinets, side tables and even comfy chairs for clients, if you need to consult from time to time.
Don’t underestimate the value of good-quality home office furniture. If you have a desk and chair to report to and all your work related items within reach, you will find it emotionally, psychologically and physically easier to set time aside for actual work hours and shut the rest of the distractions out.
The thing about being at home is comfort, so carry this theme through in your work space. The idea is not to alienate yourself from the rest of the home, but create a space with the right furniture pieces where you feel comfortable enough to spend a few hours each day. Chances are high that if you are awkward and uncomfortable in your work space, you will find any excuse to take advantage of the distractions around you.
We suggest you take a look at our range of office desks and chairs. We have something to suit every budget and if you’re looking to do things right, speaking to a Quantum Office Furniture consultant can make all the difference. Sometimes all you need is a little professional advice and guidance from those in the know, in order to spark your creativity and get you to work setting up your home work space. We’re also great at providing advice on layouts and appropriate furniture pieces. We understand that you won’t really have an entire office layout to work with at home, but even if you are working with a small space, the advice and guidance we can provide can mean the difference between a cramped, awkward space, and a space that’s purely comfortable because the space available has been properly capitalised on.
If you would like some more advice on how to create an office space that gets you inspired and working, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Send us an email or give us a call via email or telephone at Quantum Office Furniture today.