How can you set up a home office space when you live in a studio or small apartment, or if you live with roommates and your only space is a bedroom?
The reality of working from home in a small apartment is that you’ll be carving out a space to work in a room that serves a different purpose. If you can make your workspace look attractive, go for it. If not, don’t worry about the aesthetics – it’s function that matters.
Sometimes you have sacrifice design for functionality. You’ll get used to things looking a bit strange when the trade off is a more functional workspace. If you work from a kitchen table, think about moving the table to different spot rather than spending money on a new desk. Want a standing desk? Use an ironing board or a stack of books. There’s often a creative solution for most challenges, and sometimes you have to experiment with a few different options until you find what works best.
If possible, set up your workspace near a window. Natural light does wonders for your mood and can even increase productivity. You don’t need to have a view to reap the benefits, it’s the light that comes in that’s most important. Not to mention that if the weather is nice, you can open the window and enjoy a nice breeze while you work.
A good investment is a set of adjustable light bulbs that allow you to adjust the lighting throughout the day. You can control both the brightness of your lights and even the color tone, selecting from bright lighting that mimics daylight to warmer tones that are suitable for reducing eye strain in the evening.The biggest challenge in working out of a small apartment is finding a good spot to take video calls from.
Let your roommates or family know when you’ll be on a call so they can avoid the area and keep the noise level down. If you have pets, you might have to close the door to ensure they don’t pop in on your call unannounced. Or don’t, because sometimes a pet popping on a call is a welcome distraction.
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