A home office is a great thing. If you work from home, consider yourself l u c k y :) Working from home is something many people would love. I have worked from home for over a decade. It is very easy for me to work from home, because I am a very focused and organized person. I am not tempted to do other things while at home during the work day. That seems to be the blaring comment I hear from so many people, "Oh I could not work from home, I would be too tempted to do other things." I guess for me it is almost the opposite, because working from home takes distractions away from me, like talking employees!
But anyhow, if you work from home you really need an office. Setting up shop in the kitchen or in your bedroom really won't work long term (if you have too, then you will need to configure a specific space there..) Having a real spot to do your work is ideal. I am fortunate enough to have a spare bedroom, which makes a great office and a great playroom after hours!
I think, like everything else, keep it simple! Obvious items:
Desk or two
Filing Cabinet
Good Lighting
Printer/Fax/Copy Machine--all in one is the way to go
Computer--if you can go laptop, do!
Shelves
Garbage Can
Storage Containers--if you can keep in a closet or cabinet, all the better!
Comfortable Chair
But anyhow, if you work from home you really need an office. Setting up shop in the kitchen or in your bedroom really won't work long term (if you have too, then you will need to configure a specific space there..) Having a real spot to do your work is ideal. I am fortunate enough to have a spare bedroom, which makes a great office and a great playroom after hours!
I think, like everything else, keep it simple! Obvious items:
Desk or two
Filing Cabinet
Good Lighting
Printer/Fax/Copy Machine--all in one is the way to go
Computer--if you can go laptop, do!
Shelves
Garbage Can
Storage Containers--if you can keep in a closet or cabinet, all the better!
Comfortable Chair
Great Artwork
A couch or other chair to sit on at times, is a nice addition--if a guest room, then a sleeper sofa is the way to go!
My office fits all this, and still has room for 2 desks for my child to play at, and her easel. Sometimes there are numerous Barbies in here as well!
I don't think a big office is necessary, just a specific space to do your work. Comfortable and fun, but not so much that you are tempted not to work. And if you do most of your 9-5 work in your office, then you are likely to leave it there..unlike if you are moving around the house to work--kitchen, couch, etc..then you just keep it with you and don't leave it behind at the end of the day.
Working from home is not for everyone, but it you can, and can master it well, it is like a huge bonus!
A couch or other chair to sit on at times, is a nice addition--if a guest room, then a sleeper sofa is the way to go!
My office fits all this, and still has room for 2 desks for my child to play at, and her easel. Sometimes there are numerous Barbies in here as well!
I don't think a big office is necessary, just a specific space to do your work. Comfortable and fun, but not so much that you are tempted not to work. And if you do most of your 9-5 work in your office, then you are likely to leave it there..unlike if you are moving around the house to work--kitchen, couch, etc..then you just keep it with you and don't leave it behind at the end of the day.
Working from home is not for everyone, but it you can, and can master it well, it is like a huge bonus!
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