5 Inexpensive Ways to Upgrade Your Home Office
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According to the Pew Research Center, 59% of Americans who can do their work remotely are
working from home at least part of the time. If you are one of them, upgrading your home office
is one of the best things you can do to boost your productivity and maintain your health. These
tips from Fournier Custom Designs will help you upgrade your workspace without spending all
your cash.
1. Upgrade Your Furniture
If you are making do with your kitchen table, consider upgrading your furniture. Remote
Technology notes that an ergonomic workspace is important for preventing repetitive motion
injuries and chronic pain. The chair you sit in is particularly important. A poor-quality chair can
cause pain in your neck, back, and legs. Choose a chair that can be adjusted to fit your height
and provides adequate back support. Check your local classifieds for used equipment that may
save you some money.
2. Add Cabinets to Spruce Up Your Home
When you work from home it is particularly important to make your space as inviting and
comfortable as possible. Choose upgrades that appeal to you and improve the overall value of
your home. Some budget-friendly personal touches like custom cabinets from Fournier Custom
Designs won’t go amiss. And keep in mind that these updates can be deducted as a business
expense come tax time. The cost of improvements to your home office are considered capital
expenditures and can be written off.
If there is a chance you could be selling your home soon, pay particular attention to the types of
upgrades buyers in your area may want. Keep in mind that, when you’re making improvements
to your home, you should look for things that can help boost your property’s overall value. Talk
to a real estate agent near you if you need advice. Take before and after photos of your work
and keep your receipts.
3. Get Organized
Clutter in your work environment can drive up your stress level and reduce your productivity.
Start organizing by looking up some useful resources online. Clear everything off your desk.
Sort through the items and make a pile of documents to save, scan or shred. Go through the
rest of your stuff and decide what you need to keep, what you can throw out, and what you can
store somewhere else.
Only put what you need on your desk. Set up a system to keep yourself organized. If you need
to store hard copies of documents, purchase some filing cabinets. If you can store everything
digitally, use software to organize it.
4. Make Smart Investments in Equipment
A smart thermostat is an inexpensive way to keep your home office at a comfortable
temperature. If you prefer to control your environment with your voice, consider purchasing an
Amazon Echo or similar device.
Be sure that you have a solid internet connection to support your business and smart
technology needs. If you need to be able to scan receipts or other documents, purchase a desk
scanner. Keep your space clean by adding a robovac and setting it up to run automatically
every day.
If you use multiple devices to get your work done, consider investing in a keyboard that works
with all of them to reduce clutter in your space. Purchase a smart doorbell so that you can see
who is at the door and decide whether you need to interrupt your work to answer.
5. Improve Your Office Lighting
A poorly lit home office can result in eyestrain, poor mood, and headaches that may drive down
your productivity. Natural light is best, but if you need more artificial light, avoid harsh overhead
lights. Add diffused ambient light instead. Task lighting can help with work that requires intense
focus. Position your lighting to avoid glares and shadows.
Small changes can make a big difference to your home office environment. Incorporating a few
of these tips can make your workspace more comfortable and productive.
Fournier Custom Designs specializes in custom cabinetry, dedicated to crafting exquisite
commercial and residential spaces. Contact us today for more info! 561.396.5080
Article by: Hannah Simpson
