Regardless of whether you work from home or an actual office, it's very important that you opt for a design that suits your temperament and the nature of your job so that you can achieve maximum efficiency and productivity. Of course, a home office allows you more creative freedom, but that doesn't mean that you can't design a company office in a way that will suit you the best.
Lighting plays a big role
You may not even be aware of this, but if your office space is not properly lit, your stress levels can rise and you can feel tired, or your eyes can get strained. If you're working from home, do your best to let as much natural light as possible. If this is not something that you can do at a company office, bring your own light. You can find a lamp that suits your taste and add creativity that way but opt for natural light bulbs (full-spectrum lighting) that will help you focus on your work better.
The choice of furniture
This is another aspect of work productivity that's often left neglected. However, there's hardly anything more essential that will effectively boost your productivity. Your chair and desk have to be properly fitted to you and comfortable enough so that you can work pain-free. If you constantly feel
Clutter and organization
Clutter is a productivity killer. Even if you think you're not paying attention consciously to the clutter on your desk or around you, subconsciously your mind does. This is why it's so important to keep your work area clean and tidy. When working from a home office, do your best to keep clutter away and stay organized in the whole area you can see. On the other hand, you cannot control the whole office space in the company, but you can control the way your desk looks. Spend time every day before you start with your work on tidying up and cleaning your desk and drawers. Speaking of drawers,
Personal accessories
As mentioned, a home office provides you with more creative freedom. That said, you can have fun using different wall colors and shades that are known to boost productivity. Moreover, you can have more options when it comes to using personal details such as inspirational photos and similar. On the other hand, you can't really change the paint colors in a company office. This is where the before-mentioned cushion cases can help. Aside from that, don't go overboard with photos of friends and family. One or two
Improve the quality of air
In general, air quality and room scents are known to affect productivity and overall focus as well. At home, you want to let the air circulate freely as much as possible. Moreover, scents such as pine, cinnamon, peppermint and any kind of citrus are a perfect choice in keeping you alert, energetic and focused. Still, this all may not be possible in a company office. This is why using plants as a "desk decor" is a great way to clean the air, enjoy an invigorating scent and feel more positive and uplifted.
When you're designing an office space with productivity in mind, it's important to strive for the perfect balance of personal and creative, and professional and clutter-free.
