Create a functional and pleasant home office space in your home

Since the widespread implementation of the Internet in most homes and thanks to the undeniable advancement of new technologies, the relationships between workers and companies have completely changed. It is no longer necessary to be in a physical location for a specific number of hours to perform certain tasks, and this factor has influenced the growing popularity of teleworking. A trend that has been on the rise over the last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leading us to consider the need to have a space at home where we can carry out our work, either fully or in addition to other tasks. A place that must also meet certain characteristics that allow us to carry out our work activities optimally and comfortably, promoting aspects such as attention, concentration, speed, or creativity.

Preferably, the space designated for work or study at home should be in an environment as independent as possible, away from common areas, but this is a premise that is not always possible to meet since we often do not have enough rooms. Even so, we can create the right space if we consider factors such as the ambient environment, furniture, decoration, or layout; which will help us create a home office that enhances our creativity and productivity.

Beyond having good furniture, a good table, and a good chair, to create an efficient, comfortable, and pleasant workspace in our home, we must consider some essential aspects:

Always choose well-lit spaces. It is advisable to locate our home office near a window that allows natural light to enter or, if that is not possible, to have at least good artificial lighting, preferably diffuse and placed in a good position to avoid reflections on the computer screen that force us to strain our eyes. Lighting experts recommend incorporating more than one light source.

Always maintain order and cleanliness. Keeping your workspace organized and clean is essential for carrying out work activities in good conditions and for concentration and creativity to flow. Remember to pick up papers, notes, or annotations when you finish, and to put the used materials back in their corresponding place. It's important, even when we are at home, to organize office materials, as well as the papers and documents we use, and to allocate a specific space to store them; this way our work will be more effective and we will avoid wasting time.

Design also affects comfort.When designing our home workspace, it's important to remember the importance of choosing combinations that promote calmness and concentration. It's preferable to create an environment that isn't too loud. Walls should be of a color that motivates and inspires us when we start working, without too many distractions. White, for example, is a neutral color that helps to create a sense of cleanliness and clarity, blue encourages creativity, and incorporating some yellow details stimulates concentration. It's also advisable to maintain color harmony with the rest of the furniture and elements of the house so that the new space is integrated.

The decoration should reflect your style and personality.To feel this new area of the house as our own, it is essential to personalize it and adapt the decoration to our tastes with objects and elements that make us feel good and fill us with positive energy. Including plants and fresh flowers on our work table will help to bring a sense of well-being, as well as freshness.

Join the soft seating trend! It's a new trend that involves creating a small relaxation space close to the work desk, providing a tranquil environment where you can take a break and relax, which is very necessary if you work for many hours. A comfortable and welcoming space, located in an ambiance that promotes physical and mental well-being where you can disconnect. We can also enhance certain sensations by playing with different scents, in the form of candles or essential oils: citrus helps improve memory and boost mood, for example, peppermint provides energy, and rosemary and jasmine enhance positivity and reduce fatigue.

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