A NICE LITTLE SETUP
YOU South Africa|4 June 2020
Here’s how to create a practical and efficient workspace in your home
SANDY COOK
A NICE LITTLE SETUP

AT FIRST it was a novelty. Lockdown meant no more getting dressed up, tackling traffic or settling down in your office that’s either too hot or too cold. Working from home meant you could slouch around on the sofa in your pyjamas while getting your work done faster.

But fast forward a few weeks and your back aches, you’re irritable because you’re constantly being interrupted by family members and it looks as if this work from home (WFH) business is going to continue for the foreseeable future as the pandemic is going nowhere.

It’s time to get serious about setting up a healthy workspace. Here’s what you need to know.

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

Ideally, you need a dedicated room to work in, preferably one you can close the door on at the end of the workday. But if this isn’t possible, earmark a dedicated space in your home, one that isn’t a thoroughfare for others.

If you have small children, however, you might want to situate the office relatively close to their play area to keep an eye on them.

Avoid using your bedroom as an office. If you work in there you’ll find it hard to switch off when you need to unwind.

Keep all your work materials organized in your chosen workspace to avoid having your job spill over into the rest of your home.

“You don’t want to drag work into the living room or other places you’re trying to relax in,” American interior designer Kerrie Kelly says.

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