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If you work from home, and most people do. Either they are freelancing, running a business, or taking work home regularly from the office. What your office looks like and how it functions matters. You want to make sure that you are your most productive in there. So there are some things that you should pay attention to when it comes to making your office work for you.

Light

You want to have as much natural light in the room as possible. Natural light gives us energy and makes us more productive, and that is something you really need to be aiming for in a home office. The time you spend in, there should be focused. So if you have a window that is usually covered, or you often have the curtains closed – it is time to ditch that habit. Of course, for privacy purposes, you might want something. A light voile will do the trick. 

Light Part 2

If you have space, then think about adding some strip LEDs into the room. And swap your yellow or warm-toned bulbs for something that is closer to natural light. 

Walls

The lighter and brighter you can make the walls the better. You are looking at white realistically. It’s cheap and easy to do. But you could go for a dark, moody space if that is what gives you inspiration. If you have a lot of books in your office, then fit some shelves and see your walls as storage. Add some interesting art on there too. Try and take the time to find things that get you in the mood for being creative, inspired, and focus. 

Desk

Your desk should be clear of clutter at all times. If it is messy, stray papers and pen lids might catch your attention. From a productivity perspective, you really want to minimize the number of distractions. It would be beneficial if you had a draw that could store things like notebooks, pens, and files. 

Computer

Your computer doesn’t make you money, but you make money with your computer. So it makes sense for you to really pay attention to it. Once a week, make sure that you that your run all updates and other things on your computer. Next time you sit in your chair, consider if your screen is too high or too low for you. This will cause you to either crane your neck or slouch. Using a monitor mount arm will be you can move the screen around as you need to. 

Green

Green is used in offices all over the world because it is known for its productive vibes. Plus they are great at cleaning the air in your office. So not only are they great to look at, they provide a useful service too. So consider adding a few easy to take care of plants into your office space. 

It is often said that the best way to make sure that you are focused in an office is to ensure there is a door or something to separate it from the rest of the house. So when possible make sure you have that capability.