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There has been a drastic shift in the way and where people work. More and more people are working from home. And who wouldn’t want such a luxury? You save money on gas, and create a positive work-life balance; plus, you get to lounge around in your pajamas all day (if you wish)!

While some thrive and work productively at home, others may get easily distracted and find it challenging. The key to working efficiently at home is to ensure that you have an optimal working environment.

The reality for many is a makeshift home office, which is usually the bedroom, couch or kitchen table. It is time to say goodbye to working on your laptop in bed, and to turn your bedroom back into a calm restful retreat.

When you think of a home office you may envision a formal study with large furniture or a spare bedroom that serves the dual purpose of being a workspace when not occupied by guests. You may believe that an optimal working space means that you need a large amount of space or even a separate room to create a home office or work space.

Carving out a home office can be fairly simple and can be done no matter what size space you are working with. It can also add both functionality and personality to your home.

Tips for Creating Your Own Home Office:

Space Saver

Using a spare bedroom as a home office is a thing of the past. Now it is easy and convenient to create your own office out of any available space you have in your home.Try creating your own office space in corners, attics and even closets:

Wall storage is a fabulous way to cut down on clutter and eliminate the need for a bulky filing cabinet. Purchasing magazine-style racks or library-style display shelves are a creative way of keeping your papers organized

Also consider floating shelves, which can save space and still maximize storage capabilities.

Tip: Installing a cork board, peg board and a chalkboard can help keep you organized, accent your living space and show off your personality and cherished mementos.

Go Simple

Sometimes, the best office environment is your surroundings. Many naturally shove their desk in a corner or in a dark area of their homes, out of way of things. This inadvertently creates either a cluttered, unusable mess or the typical, stuffy cubicle environment. Realistically, one of the best places to create your home office is where there is an abundance of natural lighting. Natural lighting in the workplace is known to improve sleep and vitality, plus it’s nice to take a break from the computer and take in the scenery every so often.

Go Bold

While your office is a work environment, it doesn’t mean that it has to be drab and boring. Incorporating bright colours, different patterns, adding antique furniture, art and even wicker trash baskets are simple ways to make your office more inviting, and fun.