Many companies are offering work-from-home alternatives, which means many employees are now tasked with setting an office space at home. This can be overwhelming. You have to set up monitors and office supplies in spaces previously reserved for other things. This article offers a basic guide to creating a modern home office.
First, dedicate a space for your office setup. You can set your office up in its own separate room. You can also opt to place your office in its own corner in areas such as the kitchen or the living room. It’s essential this space or room is neat and away from loud noises if possible. This will make it easier to concentrate on your work with fewer distractions.
Creating a sleek, aesthetically pleasing environment can keep you in a productive mind frame. For example, design a modern office by adding in an abstract desk lamp. Add a stylish desk chair to complement a polished home office desk. A modern office space keeps you in a productive headspace as it “separates” the home life from the work space.
As you design your modern home office, add ample cabinet and storage space. Workbooks and paperwork can pile up quickly.
Consider easy to assemble, portable office drawers. If your space is smaller, try adding storage bins which slide comfortably under your work desk. Proper storage keeps items organized and discourages clutter.
Ready to start designing a stylish office setup? Designate a space for your work, add sleek furniture and invest in good storage space.
Eddie Brissett is a native of Newburyport, Massachusetts where he attended Newburyport High School. He graduated from Fitchburg State College (FSC) with both a B.S. in Business Administration and an MBA in the late 1990s. He also played basketball at FSC.
In 2004, his real estate dream began when he purchased his first property- a condo. Working primarily in financial services for nearly 15 years, he transitioned into real estate full-time in 2013. He was the Condo Board Chairman (2005-2018) of the Rich Street Condo Association. He credits his parents and mainly his mom as among the biggest influences in his life. As a licensed real estate agent in several states, he serves buyers, sellers, renters, and landlords throughout the commonwealth of Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Florida.
"From an early age, I learned the value of hard work and standing by your word from my parents. These traits along with teamwork were reinforced from some tough sports coaches that I played for."
He enjoys spending his free time with family, friends, hiking, watching Boston sports teams, and is an accomplished billiards player.