{"id":1841,"date":"2015-09-09T15:02:33","date_gmt":"2015-09-09T13:02:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.weetas.com\/?p=1841"},"modified":"2018-07-15T14:15:24","modified_gmt":"2018-07-15T12:15:24","slug":"how-to-be-more-productive-11-designing-tips-for-your-home-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/how-to-be-more-productive-11-designing-tips-for-your-home-office\/","title":{"rendered":"How to be more productive &#8211; 11 Designing tips for your home office"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Nowadays a lot of people tend to take their work home, while others actually work from home. That\u2019s why, it is crucial to empty a space where you can put a table and a chair and just do your work.<\/p>\n<p>But not all people who have home offices are actually using it in the best way, which is why this article is about how to design your home office in a way that makes you more productive.<\/p>\n<p>By following the below design tips, I guarantee you a productive working space from the comfort of your own home.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #800000;\">You can read\u00a0also:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.weetas.com\/the-2015-interior-designing-trends-you-must-know\/\">The 2015 interior designing trends you must know<\/a><\/p>\n<p>1- Windows are great <strong>natural lighting source<\/strong> and by placing a small table and a chair in front of one you will feel energetic and more productive.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.weetas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/636195c2397b.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1842\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.weetas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/636195c2397b.jpg\" alt=\"Gluck Residence\" width=\"740\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/636195c2397b.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/636195c2397b-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Lighting can affect the way we work, if you work in a room with dim lights you won\u2019t feel encouraged at all, that is why bright lights whether they come from windows at daylight or from bright lighting systems at nighttime for those who like to work late at night, will do wonders and increase productivity.<\/p>\n<p>To know more on this matter, you check our blog on the best ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/ar\/get-more-light-in-your-home\/\">maximize and utilize the natural lighting of your house<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>2- Placing the desk facing the wall while giving your back to the door of the room will kill your enthusiasm, make you feel trapped and you will always be looking behind you to check who entered the room.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.weetas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/q.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1843\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.weetas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/q.jpg\" alt=\"q\" width=\"440\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/q.jpg 440w, https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/q-300x245.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why positioning the desk in a <strong>power position<\/strong> that makes you able to see everything that is going around you will make you feel in control and cause you less distraction.<\/p>\n<p>3- It is very important to <strong>eliminate any distractions<\/strong> in front of you. Your desk should only have your laptop and a notebook for taking notes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.weetas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/home-office-desk-storage-solutions.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1844\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.weetas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/home-office-desk-storage-solutions.jpg\" alt=\"home-office-desk-storage-solutions\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/home-office-desk-storage-solutions.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/home-office-desk-storage-solutions-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.weetas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Small-Home-Office-With-Corner-Desk-Ideas.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1845\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.weetas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Small-Home-Office-With-Corner-Desk-Ideas.jpg\" alt=\"Small-Home-Office-With-Corner-Desk-Ideas\" width=\"600\" height=\"403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Small-Home-Office-With-Corner-Desk-Ideas.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Small-Home-Office-With-Corner-Desk-Ideas-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can place shelves or drawers to put all the stuff that will keep you distracted and make your desk look messy on or inside them.<\/p>\n<p>4- If you have a small space and you don\u2019t know how to place a desk there, well you can always <strong>squeeze a small desk in a corner<\/strong> or get one of these desks that can be folded against the wall.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.weetas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/a2757__Your-Position-Desk-David-Manning-Not-Just-Chairs-10-600x592.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1846\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.weetas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/a2757__Your-Position-Desk-David-Manning-Not-Just-Chairs-10-600x592.jpg\" alt=\"a2757__Your-Position-Desk-David-Manning-Not-Just-Chairs-10-600x592\" width=\"600\" height=\"592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/a2757__Your-Position-Desk-David-Manning-Not-Just-Chairs-10-600x592.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/a2757__Your-Position-Desk-David-Manning-Not-Just-Chairs-10-600x592-300x296.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It may not be the perfect solution for you, but it is hundred times more productive than having to work on a small coffee table placed in front of the television.<\/p>\n<p>5- Make sure you are <strong>comfortable on the chair you are sitting on<\/strong>, since the majority of your time will be spent sitting, then you need to make sure it is comfortable enough and supports your back especially your lower back area and supports your arms as well since most people don\u2019t feel comfortable sitting on a chair with no arms.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.weetas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/backsupport_4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1847\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.weetas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/backsupport_4.jpg\" alt=\"backsupport_4\" width=\"382\" height=\"299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/backsupport_4.jpg 382w, https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/backsupport_4-300x234.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 382px) 100vw, 382px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #800000;\"> see also:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.weetas.com\/world-architecture-festival-the-annual-architects-summit\/\">World Architecture Festival the annual architects\u2019 summit<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.weetas.com\/bahrain-grand-prix-results-infographic\/\">Bahrain Grand Prix Results (Infographic)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.weetas.com\/bahrain-grand-prix-2015-top-drivers\/\">Bahrain Grand Prix 2015 Top Drivers<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.weetas.com\/women-status-bahrains-workforce-infographic\/\">Bahraini women Status in Bahrain\u2019s Workforce \u2013 [Infographic]<\/a><\/p>\n<p>6- If you are one of the people who just can\u2019t sit all day, well, you can always <strong>place your laptop on a higher shelf<\/strong> at your required height and work while standing.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.weetas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/varidesk-in-home-office.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1848\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.weetas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/varidesk-in-home-office.jpg\" alt=\"varidesk-in-home-office\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/varidesk-in-home-office.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/varidesk-in-home-office-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>And if the space isn\u2019t serving you well, you can get one of these desks that adjust its height from sitting to standing so you can do both and not be limited to one working position.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.weetas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/VARIDESK-Pro-Desk-54.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1849\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.weetas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/VARIDESK-Pro-Desk-54.jpg\" alt=\"VARIDESK-Pro-Desk-54\" width=\"600\" height=\"603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/VARIDESK-Pro-Desk-54.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/VARIDESK-Pro-Desk-54-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/VARIDESK-Pro-Desk-54-298x300.jpg 298w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In case you can\u2019t install a shelf or get an adjustable desk, be creative and find some new ideas to raise your laptop higher.<\/p>\n<p>7- In case your office is in your bedroom, try placing it in a position that is <strong>away from the bed<\/strong> even if you have to adjust the entire room so that your desk fits well in a corner that is far away from the sleeping area.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.weetas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/interior-office-workspace-enticing-home-office-setup-ideas-with-nice-white-wood-murphy-bed-and-stylish-brown-wood-desk-plus-comfortable-white-plastic-chair-also-cool-floating-bookshelf-using-be.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1850\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.weetas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/interior-office-workspace-enticing-home-office-setup-ideas-with-nice-white-wood-murphy-bed-and-stylish-brown-wood-desk-plus-comfortable-white-plastic-chair-also-cool-floating-bookshelf-using-be.jpg\" alt=\"interior-office-workspace-enticing-home-office-setup-ideas-with-nice-white-wood-murphy-bed-and-stylish-brown-wood-desk-plus-comfortable-white-plastic-chair-also-cool-floating-bookshelf-using-be\" width=\"1300\" height=\"909\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/interior-office-workspace-enticing-home-office-setup-ideas-with-nice-white-wood-murphy-bed-and-stylish-brown-wood-desk-plus-comfortable-white-plastic-chair-also-cool-floating-bookshelf-using-be.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/interior-office-workspace-enticing-home-office-setup-ideas-with-nice-white-wood-murphy-bed-and-stylish-brown-wood-desk-plus-comfortable-white-plastic-chair-also-cool-floating-bookshelf-using-be-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/interior-office-workspace-enticing-home-office-setup-ideas-with-nice-white-wood-murphy-bed-and-stylish-brown-wood-desk-plus-comfortable-white-plastic-chair-also-cool-floating-bookshelf-using-be-1024x716.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>8- Every employee needs a break from time to time, that is why \u2013 if you have enough space \u2013 you can <strong>place a chair not far from your desk<\/strong>, it can be next to a book shelf, or a near a table which have your stereo to listen to some music.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.weetas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Minor-Home-Office-4483-B-HDR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1851\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.weetas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Minor-Home-Office-4483-B-HDR.jpg\" alt=\"Minor-Home-Office-4483-B-HDR\" width=\"3564\" height=\"2668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Minor-Home-Office-4483-B-HDR.jpg 3564w, https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Minor-Home-Office-4483-B-HDR-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Minor-Home-Office-4483-B-HDR-1024x766.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3564px) 100vw, 3564px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The point here, your desk is the place to work and not to enjoy some free time away from work. You need to have different spots for different tasks.<\/p>\n<p>9- This one is recommended here, you can always place on a wall that is next to you a <strong>motivational picture<\/strong> that you like, or a frame for your motivational quote to motivate you when things get rough with the tasks in your hands.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.weetas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Quotes-for-the-home.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1852\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.weetas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Quotes-for-the-home.jpg\" alt=\"Quotes-for-the-home\" width=\"427\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Quotes-for-the-home.jpg 427w, https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Quotes-for-the-home-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 427px) 100vw, 427px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>10- Placing a small and <strong>bright colored plant pot<\/strong> in front of you will keep you refreshed whenever you look at it, your desk has to have some of nature\u2019s touch on it.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.weetas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/interior-office-workspace-enchanting-home-office-ideas-with-simple-corner-desk-in-bright-brown-wood-material-and-cool-white-office-chairs-also-soft-large-white-curtains-home-interior-office-ide.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1853\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.weetas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/interior-office-workspace-enchanting-home-office-ideas-with-simple-corner-desk-in-bright-brown-wood-material-and-cool-white-office-chairs-also-soft-large-white-curtains-home-interior-office-ide.jpg\" alt=\"interior-office-workspace-enchanting-home-office-ideas-with-simple-corner-desk-in-bright-brown-wood-material-and-cool-white-office-chairs-also-soft-large-white-curtains-home-interior-office-ide\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/interior-office-workspace-enchanting-home-office-ideas-with-simple-corner-desk-in-bright-brown-wood-material-and-cool-white-office-chairs-also-soft-large-white-curtains-home-interior-office-ide.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/interior-office-workspace-enchanting-home-office-ideas-with-simple-corner-desk-in-bright-brown-wood-material-and-cool-white-office-chairs-also-soft-large-white-curtains-home-interior-office-ide-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/interior-office-workspace-enchanting-home-office-ideas-with-simple-corner-desk-in-bright-brown-wood-material-and-cool-white-office-chairs-also-soft-large-white-curtains-home-interior-office-ide-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>11- <strong>Painting the room walls<\/strong> to give you the sense of the work atmosphere, you can\u2019t work in a room with black walls for instance. You need to redecorate the space surrounding your desk to encourage you to do more work.<\/p>\n<p>The above tips are very easy and doable. You can do them yourself and save the money you were going to pay for a professional.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nowadays a lot of people tend to take their work home, while others actually work from home. That\u2019s why, it is crucial to empty a space where you can put a table and a chair and just do your work. 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