Any work should be enjoyable. But even the most beloved and interesting work does not bring satisfaction if you have to do it in an uncomfortable environment. Therefore, you need to competently and lovingly organize a place for work: allocate enough space, remove all distractions, put in comfortable furniture and the necessary equipment, think over the interior.
Instructions
Step 1
If you need to equip an office at home, then there are two main options: select a separate room or use part of the living room, bedroom or other room as a work area. A separate office, of course, is more convenient for work, but not every apartment provides such an opportunity. When choosing a suitable place to work, you need to consider several factors: how to fit it into the overall interior, how to make it compact, but at the same time leaving enough space for comfortable work. Most often, the "office" is equipped in the living room. For example, you can place a corner set or "hide" a computer desk in a cabinet, pulling it out if necessary. There are options to equip an office in a pantry or on a loggia.
Step 2
Determine what you need for work: a computer or laptop, a table and chair, shelves, equipment (printers and multifunctional devices). It is desirable to have a table with a curved tabletop that wraps around the shape of the person sitting behind it. If you use a computer for work, the design of the table should provide for it: have a shelf underneath or a movable table on wheels for the system unit. Set aside a separate area for other equipment. Calculate how many shelves you need for documents, folders, books, and other essentials. It may be better to put a closet so that everything fits.
Step 3
Pay special attention to the armchair when choosing furniture for your office. A correct and comfortable fit is the key to productive work and good health. The chair should have a high back, a bulge for support in the lower back. It should include the ability to adjust the backrest tilt.
Step 4
Think about how to arrange all the furniture and equipment in the office. First, focus on your own comfort: everything you need should be at hand, you need to provide convenient access to materials and equipment, cabinets and shelves should not "put pressure" on you with their massiveness or create obstacles when you get up from the table. Secondly, try to follow the advice of feng shui, some of which are very helpful in organizing your workplace. For example, do not place a table near a door or turn it around so that your back is not facing the doorway. Windows are a distraction, especially if they are in the back or front, so use blinds or curtains around them. It is undesirable to sit in front of the wall, as it creates an obstacle to the view. According to feng shui masters, this entails an inability to generate new ideas.
Step 5
Consider also the lighting of the workplace: one lamp is not enough, you need to combine the local light with the upper diffused one. It is better to place the lamp on the side of the non-working hand. Do not overdo it: too bright lighting distracts from work.
Step 6
The last but not the least important point in the arrangement of the office is its design. Choose a color scheme and style based on your tastes and preferences. Here are some tips on how colors can affect productivity: For example, if you do a lot of computer work, decorate your workplace with light green shades that relax the eyes. It is better not to choose a bright red or dark blue color: the first excites the nervous system, and the second is too calming and does not allow you to tune in to a working mood.
Step 7
Decorate your office with little things like pen holders, clocks, framed photos, and other useful and beautiful accessories. Stay Out of the Box: Toys, throw pillows, and figurines should not be in the workplace.
Step 8
When an employee is assigned an office at work, it is usually already equipped with everything necessary. But even in this case, you can arrange it for yourself: put flowers in pots, hang a picture, arrange furniture more conveniently. If the office is intended for receiving visitors, do not forget about the kettle or coffee maker. An office for business negotiations should have a strict look, and a psychologist's workplace should be set up for relaxation.
