While I’m sure we’d all love to have a home office, the reality is that sometimes space is just too valuable to dedicate a whole room to your job or studies. But, that shouldn’t get in the way of productivity at home. In this blog, we’re walking through some top space-saving tricks to grant you an effective workzone, without sacrificing anyone’s bedroom!
Since the pandemic, working from home has become much more widely accepted by workplaces across the globe. As a result, many Australians are looking for ways to create effective home offices.
There tend to be 3 key factors involved in an effective workspace:
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Sufficient light: Natural light is scientifically proven to support productivity. Especially if you’re working on a screen, it’s better for vision and reducing headaches.
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Organisation: Having a logical - and personalised - organisation setup for a workspace reduces clutter and distraction: out of sight, out of mind!
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Separation: A bit of separation from the relaxation zones of your home can do wonders for your focus, and help beat the temptation to work from the couch.
Now, with that in mind, let’s jump into some suggestions to put this into action. Whether you’re doing a quick renovation, an entire knockdown rebuild, or simply have a desk-sized space in your kitchen, these recommendations should fit the bill.
Under the Stairs Nook
Utilising the space under the stairs for a study nook is a creative and space-efficient solution, as it’s a typically tricky area of the home to find other uses for. By making this a seated area, you mitigate the risk of bumping your head on the incline, and gain a bit of privacy from the wall of the stairs.
This area can typically accommodate a long desk and offer ample storage, turning an often-overlooked space into a productive work zone. This type of nook can be customised with built-in shelves or cabinets, for neat organisation.
Under-stair zones are sometimes not built with powerpoints, so speak an electrician about adding one in. It’s a fairly simple process! Otherwise, choose a white extension cord and take the time to affix it to the walls by the skirting board. When done effectively, these are hardly noticeable!