This article will briefly discuss things to consider when setting up a home office.

In a post-2020 world, working from home is now more common than ever. In fact, some studies report that up to six in ten Americans work from home at least one day a week!

If you have been working from home, or plan to in the future, have you considered if home office setup is well-matched to your needs? Areas in the home that are high traffic, prone to noise and distractions may not be ideal. Something else to think about is access to supplies. For example, if you are working from the kitchen and regularly have to get up to to the other side of the house to retrieve something, it can disrupt your focus.

We have some good news, however. There are endless ways to create a workspace that optimizes your productivity. Let’s talk about some of the nuts and bolts, then examine the possibilities!

Here are a few things to consider when setting up your home office.

Does your workspace shield you from interruptions?
Does it provide enough quiet?
Is it sufficiently lit?
Do you have comfortable and ergonomic furniture?
How many work stations will you need?
Will standing desks be a factor?
What about sufficient storage such as shelves, cabinets and drawers?

The possibilities: good (enough), better, or best?

Our motto is “We believe in helping families grow their home.” Because of that, we delight to see you working from home in a space that is ideally conducive to your productivity needs.

“Good enough” might be working on your laptop at the kitchen table or couch. Perhaps you get interrupted regularly and find it difficult to concentrate for long periods of time.

Working from the couch: convenient, but perhaps not ideal.

“Better” could entail having a dedicated desk somewhere in the home. Maybe that is in your bedroom, a spare bedroom or elsewhere.

So what does “best” look like? This is where it gets fun, because it looks like you designing an optimum space for your work. You’ve thought through the questions above, and you are ready to move forward and invest in the appropriate remodeling and equipment purchases to make your space your own.

Since there is a lot to consider when setting up a home office, there are many decisions to make, and it can get overwhelming. Do you want to overhaul an existing room? What about a home addition or a free standing shed in the backyard dedicated to your office?

It might be easier than you think to create your dream home office!

You don’t have to set up your home office alone.

Regardless of which of the options you’re considering, there could be some minor or significant construction involved, such as building shelves, installing better lighting, configuring desk, closet and cabinet space, etc. That is where someone like us could come in to take a look at what you have in mind to help the process along. We are glad to provide you with ideas on making it work, provide a free estimate and even complete the work either completely or alongside you.

Our goal is to see families thriving in their home by helping them bring their vision to life. If you’re interested in learning more about pricing for various materials, call us at (360) 823-3958. To schedule a FREE estimate, click here.