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demonstrate that natural lighting is best
whenever possible, and results in more
productivity among workers and a more
positive attitude toward the work itself.
Lighting can have a profound effect on
your mood and can even influence your
hormones. A good overview of this
subject is provided by Andrew Jensen, a
business growth, efficiency and marketing
consultant, at AndrewJensen.net.
If placing your home office in an area
with windows is not possible, try the soft
lighting of a lamp instead, and try to avoid
harsh fluorescents. Adding a silk plant or
two, along with a picture of the outdoors,
will help transform a windowless area
into a more inviting space. Warm colors
such as reds, yellows and orange will also
help warm up an otherwise dark office
area such as a basement.
Next, you’ll want to design your
workspace with cabinetry where office
supplies and files can be tucked neatly out
of sight. Shelving that is custom-designed
for the way you work can transform
even a tiny space into an efficient work
area. Having cabinets and shelves that
are suited to your exact purpose will
eliminate a great deal of frustration and
overwhelming feelings of disorganization.
A designer and expert carpenter can help
you get the most from your workspace.
Just because you don’t have an entire
room in your house to dedicate to your
home office doesn’t mean you can’t have
a dedicated workspace. Even a closet can
be transformed into a workspace with the
right planning, and the whole office can
be put away at day’s end by simply closing
the closet door.
If you have even less space to work
with, try a wall-mounted desk that can be
extended when in use and collapsed flush
with the wall when it’s not. Cubby holes
built into the interior wall area can also
provide places for storage in a tight space.
A creative builder can help you make the
most of your available space.
If your work area is not separated
from the rest of your home and building
a wall is not an option, there are still
attractive ways to define your space. For
example, tall wooden shutters can be
linked together with hinges and painted
any color to create a private area. Though
not soundproof, they can create an
intimate atmosphere of privacy when
needed for oneself or seeing clients. Tall