Of course, you can’t just pick a random room in your house and call it a home office. Building a functional home office means setting everything up just right to make sure your space is conducive to actually working. Here are a few home office ideas for remote workers from Closets by Design to help you be more productive than ever when working from home.

Find the Right Desk for Your Home Office

Your desk is arguably the most important part of your home office. That’s why home office design should always start with your desk. Take a long look at your available space and see where you think your desk would work best.

Do you like your desk to face the door? There are many people that don’t like sitting with their backs to the door. Instead, they prefer their desk facing outwards so they can better greet any visitors.

Lots of people like to place their desks in the corner of the room. By putting your desk in the corner, you can maximize your space without having to compromise your range of movement. Wherever you want to put your desk, just remember to reserve enough space in the room for the rest of your furniture like chairs, drawers, and cabinets.

There are also plenty of options when it comes to which desk you would like for your home office. Some workers like a classic, rectangular desk while others prefer something with softer, rounded edges. The great thing is that there are enough choices available to make everyone happy. If you like to spread your belongings across your desk, you can even opt to increase your real estate by adding a laminate extended peninsula top.

Once you’ve picked out your perfect desk, it’s time to find the rest of the furniture you need to make your home office the space of your dreams.

Storage and Organization is Key to Productivity

They say that a cluttered desk is the sign of a cluttered mind. That’s why it’s so important to have ample space for storage and organization in your home office. Research shows that mess causes stress. Reducing stress and being more productive is a big reason for designing a home office in the first place. If your office just becomes another glorified storage room, then it probably isn’t going to do you much good.

Custom-designed home offices from Closets by Design feature a wide range of cabinets and drawers to make your home office more efficient and functional. A professionally trained designer will come to your home for a free-in home consultation where they will work with you to determine your needs and help you design the right filing system and cabinet layout for storage.

Find a Style that Suits You

Your home office should be a place where you want to spend time and get work done. That means making sure the style and design of your office reflect you.

Looking to add a little sophistication to your workspace? There are all sorts of options available to upgrade your office and turn it into an inviting and productive environment for work and play!

A variety of countertops and finishes ensure that your custom home office is sure to match the rest of your home décor and your personal style. Choose from finishes ranging from a clean and minimal white to a warm and rich wood tone to find just the right look for you.

Let Closets by Design Help with Your Home Office

Ready to see how you can kick your productivity into high gear? It’s astounding how much people can get done when they are in the right environment. Get ready to take charge of your home and your career with a home office from Closets by Design. Don’t wait to start working from home. Schedule your free in-home design consultation to see how you can give your home office a promotion today!

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Plan for Growth

Anticipate what your needs will be down the road, and build toward a home office environment that allows you to grow into your plan. Predict what future hardware you may need, and even if you don’t purchase it now, plan for where you’ll put it. Do the same with administration systems, product organization and other needs unique to your business.

By building for the future, you can avoid costly replacements and lost time when you outgrow your current situation. Closets By Design has a variety of home office solutions for your unique needs, and we’re here to help you determine the best options and layouts.

Organize Your Systems

Having efficient procedures and systems in place is vital to your success, especially if admin isn’t your favorite task. The key is to focus on what’s easy, streamline everything and weed out any extra work. Often for home businesses, systems arise organically as needs arise. This works well in the short term, but be sure to step back and reassess, as there may be better solutions.

When you think through your business systems, keep these main areas in mind:

• Filing and general administration — Can you access or track documents online? If so, don’t keep the paper. Visit Mary Organizes for a great tutorial on home business filing systems.
• Accounting — Can you digitize any systems to save time and space?
• Client and project management — How are you tracking your clients’ information and the deadlines for your projects?
• Product creation and storage — What do you need and want for your ideal workstation? Remember to plan for the future, even if you can’t do it all now.
• Supplies storage — Do you have a clear and organized storage system so valuable assets don’t get misplaced?

Odds and Ends

Once the major aspects of office planning are complete, it’s time to get creative with all of the bits and pieces you need for the perfect home office. Stay on schedule with massive wall calendars. Capture ideas with whiteboard walls. Tame that tangle of cords. Shred old papers. Buy that comfortable chair you’ve always wanted. Whatever it is that makes your office inviting and functional, take care of it now so you can start 2015 with a fresh and efficient office space.

To read more about organizing your home, read De-clutter Your Home for the Holidays and Organize Your Pantry to Avoid a Holiday Disaster.

If you’d like to discuss storage solutions for any area of your home, please contact us.

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