{"id":17027,"date":"2021-07-13T16:59:25","date_gmt":"2021-07-13T16:59:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/?p=17027"},"modified":"2022-02-16T22:17:31","modified_gmt":"2022-02-16T22:17:31","slug":"home-office-design-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/home-office-design-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Designing a Home Office: A Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Thanks to the unprecedented situation of the coronavirus pandemic, more and more people are working from home. Offices around the world closed their doors, and it became commonplace for people to work from the comfort of their own homes\u2014often on the couch or sat at the kitchen table. As the world begins to creep back toward a semblance of normalcy, many offices are keeping their doors shut after the success of remote working. If you\u2019re planning to work from home for the foreseeable future, you\u2019ll want to make sure you have an effective home office space. Here is a simple, step-by-step guide to help you design one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/modern-home-office.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/modern-home-office.jpg\" alt=\"modern home office\" class=\"wp-image-15625\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-1-choose-a-space\">Step 1: Choose a Space<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step is to choose the right space for your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/how-to-revamp-home-office\/\" class=\"wpil_internal_link\">home office.<\/a> Ideally, this would be a room to itself, as you\u2019ll be less likely to be disturbed or distracted if you have a dedicated working space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The perfect place for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/inspirational-home-offices-infographic\/\" class=\"wpil_internal_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">home office<\/a> would be a room with a window (natural light is good for productivity) and a door that can be closed. If that\u2019s not possible, find a suitable alternative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-2-measure-it-up\">Step 2: Measure It Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you get carried away with buying office furniture or decorations, you should carefully <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wikihow.life\/Measure-a-Room\">measure the room<\/a> and figure out how large or small the furniture can be. Take careful measurements and make sure when you\u2019re furniture shopping that the desk you\u2019re looking at can actually fit in the room!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-3-furnish-the-room\">Step 3: Furnish the Room<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have your measurements, it\u2019s time to buy furniture to equip your home office. The most important thing you\u2019ll buy is probably the desk chair\u2014make sure you buy a chair with good <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spine-health.com\/wellness\/ergonomics\/office-chair-back-support\">lumbar support<\/a>. This is essential for long-term health and wellness!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other important items of furniture or equipment are the desk (choose one with enough storage drawers if you work with a lot of papers!), and tech items, such as a monitor and a printer. Make sure your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/6-things-your-home-office-need\/\" class=\"wpil_internal_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">office has all the equipment you\u2019ll need<\/a> for productive work life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-4-control-the-climate\">Step 4: Control the Climate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Offices are notorious for never quite being the right temperature. Think back to your days working in an office; do you remember seeing some people wrapped in scarves because the air conditioning was too cold for them, while others were moaning that it was too hot?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019re working from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/20-tips-for-first-time-home-buyers\/\" class=\"wpil_internal_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">home full time,<\/a> you won\u2019t have to worry about this, as you can have complete control over the temperature and climate in your home office space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buy and install an air conditioning unit (why not buy refurbished? Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/ptac4less.com\/refurbished-ptac-units\">PTAC4Less<\/a> for more information), and you\u2019ll be able to work from home without worrying about the temperature around you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-5-decorate\">Step 5: Decorate!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The final step in designing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/5-wonderful-home-office-decoration-ideas-to-motivate-employees\/\" class=\"wpil_internal_link\">home office is to decorate<\/a> it to your taste. Paint the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/keep-kids-wall-art\/\" class=\"wpil_internal_link\">walls a crisp, clean color (white or off-white are usually best to create a feeling of lightness), then add wall art<\/a> or pictures of your family. You can also add a rug, a pair of drapes, lamps, and even houseplants\u2014anything that makes you feel comfortable but that won\u2019t be distracting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember: it\u2019s your space, so design it how you like!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thanks to the unprecedented situation of the coronavirus pandemic, more and more people are working from home. 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