Top Tips for Designing a Home Office

The perfect home office is one in which you can work for hours, unencumbered by distractions or frustrating clutter. Your office needs to be comfortable, functional, and motivating. You should want to spend your time there—as crazy as that may sound. Instead of working from the couch or squeezing a desk into an empty closet, take the time to carve out space in your home for a proper office. Here are some great tips to help you set up your home office and maximize your productivity—and your budget!

Invest in Good Equipment

Your office equipment can make or break your work-from-home experience, so invest in high-quality products that won’t break down when you need them most, and look around so you know you’re getting the best bang for your buck.

• You’ll need powerful WiFi to work efficiently.
• You can find all the tech you need from companies like Lenovo. To save money on your purchase, grab some Lenovo coupon codes before shopping!
• Before buying a printer, take the time to compare inkjet and laser printers and get the model that best fits the type of work you do.
• If you’re on a budget, don’t splurge on a monitor. You can get a great budget monitor for less than $200.
• Wireless routers also come in a variety of types. Do your research to ensure the router you choose will provide the functionality and security you need.

Choose Functional Furniture

When designing a home office, all of the furniture should serve you, not the other way around. Make sure each budget-conscious piece you choose contributes to your comfort and productivity.

• Sleek, stylish office chairs can be awful for your back. Choose a comfortable, ergonomic chair that supports your body properly.
• Will you be meeting with clients in your home office? Consider setting up an inviting seating area separate from your desk. Repurposed furniture or thrifting are great ways to snag decor and seating for your clients’ creature comfort.
• Think about your storage needs before buying bookcases, shelves, and filing cabinets. Be creative! Upcycled jars become attractive desk organizing gear, and walls allow you to store up instead of out.
• Visit Advanced Furniture Solutions for all your perfect home office furniture needs!

 

Energize Your Space

Working in your home office should make you feel energized and motivated. Keep this in mind as you select your office decorations and accessories.

• Paint your office walls in cheerful, energizing hues like red, coral, or yellow.
• Lighting is key when it comes to productivity. To emulate the energizing effects of natural sunlight, choose cool blue lighting for your office, or open your curtains if you have a window close by.
• Nature can also be incredibly energizing, so consider decorating your office with a potted plant or two. Bonus points if you choose an air purifying plant! It’s a low-cost way to enjoy better air quality in your workspace.

 

Don’t rush your design your home office setup. Shop around for high-quality equipment, choose furniture that fits your workflow, and choose office décor that inspires and energizes you. Designing your home workspace can be a lot of fun—and you don’t need to go broke doing it!

If you have found yourself suddenly ‘working from home’ without the necessary home office setup, let us help.  We have been outfitting home offices since 1997. We have several new and used options available including height adjustable desks, standard desks, office chairs, storage solutions, desk lighting, foot rests, monitor arms and keyboard trays. We will even help you with space planning.

At Advanced Furniture Solutions, we will provide you with insights to help optimize your existing space and help to create a happy, healthy and productive workplace.  We strive to give the best customer experience possible.  Give us a call at (904) 398-0807, contact us online, or visit our showroom at 2826 Art Museum Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207  Hours: Monday-Friday, 08:00-5:00.  Saturdays by appointment only. You can also visit our second location at 1801 S. Nova Rd., Ste. 107, South Daytona, FL 32119.  (386) 262- 1014. Hours: By Appointment Only.

Jacksonville’s only Kimball Select Dealer and named as one of the Fastest 50 Growing Businesses by the Jacksonville Business Journal in 2016, 2017 & 2018, Advanced Furniture Solutions is a premier woman-owned office furniture and commercial flooring store in Jacksonville, Florida.  A certified 8M, Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), AFS has been providing sustainable and affordable office solutions to organizations of all shapes and sizes in the Jacksonville area for over 20 years.