More and more people prefer to work from home these days. And why shouldn't they? being closer to your family and avoiding the long daily commute are just two advantages of working from home. however, spending all day at home can be boring, even sapping your creative energy. Create a home setup that will stimulate your creativity and productivity.
If you have said to me that I would have been working from home 10 years ago I'd have probably laugh ed at you then and there. But things have dramatically changed since then. IT and speedy internet created a whole new sector in the industry, sector that isn't quite any other. I'll give you and example – online store. First, you own a store but you don't have a single item in the warehouse. You don't have/rent a warehouse. Second, thousands of customers browse your merchandise, buy stuff, get serviced and you get paid. But you don't have a single in-store employee...
Yes, you manage all this from the comfort of your favourite leather sofa in your living room... Who could have even closely predicted that 10 years ago? Well, maybe the guys at Google, but nobody else. And when you work from home you need a place to put your equipment, files and have space to work. What's more the space you'll occupy has to be conductive to your creative needs. Imagine spending more than 8 hours a day in a dull place... It'd be a nightmare.
To spice things up try some of the setups listed below.
Home Office Cube
It's the ideal setup when you want to achieve a work-life balance – you can mediate, sleep and work at the same place. It's nothing like standard office cubicle, where you are surrounded by hundreds of others cubicles and the noise is terrifying.
Office On Wheels – Trailer
Have you watched “The Lincoln Lawyer”? If you haven't, I'll tell you why I mention it. In the movie the main character was a lawyer, operating from his Lincoln. You can do the some but in little bit more space and with a few more extras like Wi-Fi and solar panels. Convert a trailer and be the creative type of person, always on the go... You can even put a fancy leather couch for your clients to sit when you discuss important business issues.
In the Open
I think it'd be fantastic to have a home office in the garden. Though putting a leather sofa isn't a wise idea, you will be able to enjoy fresh air and sun shine all day long. Of course, if weather allows it. On the other hand, if it's raining for most of the time, you can convert a tool shed into a functional office. It'll be a secluded private to you space a few metres away from the fridge and coffee maker.
In a Trunk
These days lots of people use those little suit cases on wheels to move around downtown papers and stuff. Why not try one of these large trunks which are equipped with a PC, stool and all the place you need for a comfortable yet practical office space.
In a Closet
If you want to keep your home office in the dark then re-fitting a barely used closet into a functional home office is what you should do. Add shelving for your files and folders, put a table and a chair and you're set.
What Do You Know About Your Carpet
Knowing more about you wall to wall carpet is essential not just for the longevity of your textile flooring but also for preserving a healthy domestic environment.
DIY Upholstery Cleaning
Considering the extra traffic your furniture has been going through in the cold months with most of the people staying home, watching TV or playing board games, it is not very surprising that you are searching for some home and upholstery cleaning tips. With a few practical advices and a little effort, cleaning your upholstered sofa and armchairs wouldn't be difficult.
How to Clean Your Carpet Properly.
Unfortunately the majority of people still prefer to have textile floorings around their homes, when there is hardwood flooring. Yes it is a lot more expensive in comparison to a wall-to-wall carpet but believe me the benefits are way more.
