Joanna James
Need to get started on your work-from-home project? Are you worried your small apartment may not be able to handle the transition? Not to worry because, in this day and age of work from home, and many places doubling up as both office and living space, there are plenty of ways to turn even the smallest space into a well-functioning business zone. Here’s how to set up a home office in a small apartment.
The size of your apartment does not matter as well as it is a well-designed space. Choose a spot where there is an abundance of natural light filtering through. Light gets your wake-up hormones flowing to make you feel refreshed and ready for a day at the office even if you don’t make the commute there. Apartments in Colombo, Sri Lanka, are stylish and quite airy with tropical vibes, so turning one into a semi-office is easy; the ones designed by John Keells Properties are among the popular lot. Once you choose an airy, well-lit space, it’s time to decorate.
Choose a desk that fits in with the space you allocated. One with drawers will be very handy for storing your stationary and other supplies. If the space is small, add a small desk enough for a computer and mouse pad and compensate by installing shelves above the desk for storing your other essentials.
Don’t forget that you are going to be spending long hours in that chair, so, pulling up a chair from your dining table is not going to cut it. An ergonomic chair, one that supports your back, will be the best. It must have wheels to make moving about easy and an adjustable height, so you are comfortably seated at your desk. Do not choose the chair on looks alone, while it is important to choose a chair that matches the decor of your home, it’s important to choose one that supports your frame. Don’t feel shy to sit in several chairs, swivel around and pretend to type, when you go to the store to purchase one. This is one product you are better off picking personally than ordering online. If you can, go ahead, splurge and buy a good brand known for its ergonomic designs and reliability.
Start with just the laptop to get all your work done. Well, that’s all you need, after all, to work online – and maybe a few extra tools, and you are good to go. You can create a similar workstation to your office by setting your laptop on a laptop stand; easily order one online. The stands offer various heights, which will help you adjust your computer to a comfortable eye level height just like the one you have in the office.
Next, all you need is a keyboard and mouse, and your workstation is essentially set up. Choose a wireless set to avoid the bother of wires and keep in line with the chic design of your Colombo apartment. There are plenty of easy-to-type keyboards available to be bought online.
If you live alone but close to a noisy neighbourhood, or you are a parent working from home, there are times you will need to cancel out the background noise and put in some productive hours uninterrupted. Bluetooth noise-cancelling headphones will allow you to walk about and engage in calls or multi-task when the need arises.
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