No matter if you’re a full time stay-at-home employee, or sometimes you just need to finish some extra to do’s at home, everything is easier when you have a home office. That space shouldn’t be just a desk and a chair in an empty room, but it should also increase your productivity and reduce the stress. So you should make it as pleasant as possible. Here we will mention some things you should avoid in the process of creating your home office space.

Failing to Mind Your Surroundings

It is a no-brainer that leaving your boring walls empty will make the impression that you are working in a cubicle. Why don’t you turn them into something more inviting, or even better home-like? Painting the walls in fresh colors will break monotony that drains you every day and the pictures of your family or the other things you love will always put a smile on your face. Same rules apply for the floor. If you can’t move in something bigger, even a small oriental rug can really make a difference.

Uncomfortable Chair

What good would be a good home office without a good, pleasant chair? The answer is – a place of frustration and increased back pain. So, unless you want to feel as comfortable as if you are sitting on the Iron Throne, listen to what we learned from the people who own and operate a Sydney-based company specialized in office furniture. There are five things your chair needs to provide to you: easily adjustable height, enough depth and width to accommodate any user, lumbar support, large enough backrest and, of course, enough padding to be comfortable for sitting for extended periods of time.

Improper Lighting

If your home office has a natural light source, utilize it as much as possible. Natural light reduces the eyestrain. But be aware that you will have to place your monitor in such a way that you avoid irritating glare. When the sun goes down, try to complement your office light, especially if you are casting the shadow over the desk, with another bright desk lamp. It is good for your eyes and your headache.

Style over Substance

Nice furniture is pleasing for the eye, but without a real purpose it only obstructs your everyday activities and annoys you. Be sure that, aside from looking great, your desk and shelves are equipped with enough drawers and cabinet doors to hide away a whole plethora of things you don’t want to see on a regular basis.

Cable Clutter

One of the few things that makes you instantly nervous and gives away an impression of overall sloppiness is the sight of messy wires and cables under your desk. Try not to show them to anyone and, if you must, at least make the cables look tidy, ASAP. Once they start forming knots, the chance is that you will lose your will to even tackle this problem.

As we’ve seen, you don’t have to be a Feng Shui master to make your workplace more inviting and pleasant. All you need is a little bit of will and creativity. Now, transform your room into the best possible home office!