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Writer's pictureAshish Anand

Set up Office like Environment at Home

The covid-19 pandemic has pushed people to stay at home. This scenario made offices work remotely, with the entire staff working from home on their laptops. Many professionals and especially freelance workers have been in the habit of working from home even before this pandemic hit the world. And most likely, even after this is all behind us, bosses will realize that they can achieve the same level of productivity from their workers without blowing big bucks on office space.



However, on the employee's end, the people who actually work from home soon realize that just working on their laptops, bending their backs in weird angles, doesn't really work that well in the longer term. An office is a better environment for working because it is designed to get the most productivity out. Achieving the same feat at your home is very difficult. This is why setting up a home office is essential, especially when you are looking to work from home for the foreseeable future. Let's take a look at the things you can do to create that office like environment at home!


Isolated Space This is the first and the foremost requirement of an office like space at home. When you have a flexible working setup, you tend to find distractions easily. A room in your house that is not used productively can act as an office space. Even a corner in your bedroom where you can set up a table and chair could work if you can be left alone in that room for the work hours. The point of an isolated space is to shut yourself down from your domestic situation so you can switch on the side of you that is a professional.


Workstation A workstation refers to the setup of a table and chair. Once you have the isolation sorted, look for a lovely table and an ergonomic office chair. This will replicate the kind of setup you have at your workplace and entice you to work with the same dedication. It is suitable for your back to sit in an office chair because they are ergonomically designed to be sitting in for long working hours. They also promote proper posture and alertness. A table is a space where you can organize your work peripherals like laptops and other gadgets so that you have it all in one place.


Natural Light For you to focus and concentrate on work, small factors like natural light can play a significant role. If you have a regular shift of morning to evening work hours, the natural light in the first half of the day can be a big boost. It makes the space feel lively and gets you motivated to finish work soon and enjoy your day at home! It is one of the many perks of working from home.


High-Speed Internet Your office has a commendable internet connection because it hosts a large group of people. Replicating the same kind of internet broadband speeds at home is essential. The last thing you want is to be bogged down because of slow internet speed at home. When you have a completely remote working situation, the official meetings are conducted online. You don't want your employer to feel like the work from home situation is a mistake because of botchy sessions where you miss the entire point.


Proper Equipment To start working from home, you will need a laptop of your own. However, for maximum productivity, it doesn't just stop there. Ideally, you should also have a monitor set up with a keyboard and mouse as well. This is how you can get the maximum out of your setup because these computer peripherals solve boosting productivity by giving you enough space and supporting better posture. When you work just on your laptop, you tend to lean forwards and put pressure on your back. With a monitor, keyboard, and mouse, you can sit back, sit straight, and work like a professional. A bonus tip would be to set up a desktop computer.

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