The public and economic health crisis triggered by the new coronavirus, the Covid-19, demanded compliance with social isolation measures, according to WHO recommendations (World Health Organization). With this, many people had to decorate office, rooms and other home environments, for the new routine home office.
after all, with the closing of trade and the guidelines that allow the opening of only services considered essential, companies have adopted the remote work mode, as a way to keep professionals active, and even schools started offering the alternative of distance learning during quarantine.
With disruptive change, one of the biggest challenges is maintaining productivity at home, even more for those who have no experience with the home office.
Therefore, it is important to have a location adapted, organized and quiet, so that professionals can perform well during remote work and it is possible to avoid distractions at home.
It is worth mentioning that it is not necessary to invest in the entire renovation of the property; sometimes, a corner of the room, of the room or another room, when well decorated, enough to turn the space into an excellent place for remote work.
In today's article, learn how to decorate your office and make your home office more productive. Follow the reading!
1 – Choose ergonomic furniture
The decoração do escritório não envolve somente beleza, but also the choice of ergonomic furniture.
This is because the professional will spend hours sitting in front of a computer and, go to table, the chair and the height of the bench is not comfortable, the worker may suffer from repetitive injuries (LER / THERE).
In addition, many other problems can affect the individual, like bad posture, muscle pain and physical and mental tiredness.
One tip is to Charles Eames office chair, which is specially developed for corporate environments, spaces home office and workplaces.
With a modern and refined design, she is also extremely comfortable, mainly for users who spend a lot of time sitting.
In other words, is a way to group aesthetics and well-being in a single piece of furniture. Charles Eames is available in suede fabric finishes, linen, synthetic or natural leather, according to the preferences of each.
2 – Give preference to planned furniture
Still taking into account the integration of comfort and beauty, another option for spaces home office is making custom-made furniture.
In this way, it is possible to have a table adapted to the size of each user, in addition to structures that rationalize the environment, promoting better organization.
For this, it is necessary to contact a planned furniture store, because the project needs to take into account the specific sizes and characteristics of the room.
Outside the organization and rationalization of space, planned furniture has many other advantages, such as:
- Better arrangement of elements in the room;
- Adaptable to any type of decoration;
- High strength and durability;
- Property valuation increases.
It is no wonder that even people who do not work at home usually opt for custom furniture throughout the house, including rooms, living rooms and kitchens.
3 – Make the most of natural lighting
Light is one of the main points of a home office, because it will ensure that the user does not suffer from eye strain, that causes long-term vision problems, as well as recurring headaches.
The tip is to make the most of natural lighting. An alternative is to use glass cover in the office, so that the sun's rays can affect the room.
In addition to being a great alternative to productivity, it is also a highly sophisticated and refined decoration item.
It is important to note that the use of natural lighting also helps to reduce electricity costs. In times of crisis, it's a great opportunity to cut costs and save on bills.
However, natural light will not always be present. Therefore, it is recommended to also invest in a glass lamp broad, preferably with white light.
4 – Seek thermal and acoustic insulation
To have a comfortable place for the home office, you need to invest in good thermal and acoustic insulation. after all, temperature also influences the productivity of professionals, as well as the presence of noise.
One tip is to have a room lined with office carpet tiles. In addition to being a material that provides excellent thermal comfort, promoting a more warm and welcoming environment, the coating is also extremely durable.
It is worth saying that there is no need for major reforms, because the carpet can be installed directly on the subfloor, in a simple and practical way.
As for sound insulation, it is recommended to apply a acoustic barrier on the walls, when possible. Currently, there are structural designs for any type of room, even for small spaces (like apartment offices, for example).
To help maintain productivity during the home office, the tip is to avoid sound distractions that can also hinder the performance of tasks. Among them, leave the television on during work hours, or make use of social networks.
Some people feel more comfortable working with music. This option is also great for those with an acoustic barrier, because it prevents the melody from being disturbed by external interventions, like animal noises, Traffic, among others.
5 – Have equipment to make work easier
In social isolation times, it will not be easy to find open companies, even some enterprises paused their activities during the quarantine.
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In other words, it will not always be possible to search for an activity or service and, In these cases, professionals need to adapt.
For those who have their own business and needed to adapt to the home office, it is worth investing in essential machinery, as is the case with inkjet printer.
The equipment is essential for printing documents, files, among other paperwork that needs to be sent by physical means, not just digital.
If necessary, have a table or cabinet adapted to receive the printer. Do not let the machine take up more space than the computer or other devices used in your home office.
The secret is to organize the space in the best possible way, so that all articles are available.
6 – Invest in neutral decor
The office home office can be decorated according to the personality of the resident, however, neutral colors are the most suitable for working rooms. That's because strong, vibrant shades can increase eye strain and hinder productivity, in addition to increasing mental effort.
So that now, there is no need to have a totally sober environment, without any decoration or style. It is possible to combine some elements, without losing the neutrality of the environment.
One tip is the brick wallpaper, applied directly on the coating, without the need for intervention. Available in various models, the material allows for the transformation of spaces into more intimate rooms.
For gluing wallpaper, just clean the place, removing dust and eventual residues.
It is also important to remove protections from sockets and other objects that cannot be covered by the coating. After, just apply the adhesive film and pass the spatula, for uniform bonding.
7 – Prefer plants as part of the decor
Plants gain more and more space inside houses, mainly in the offices home office. They contribute to the beauty and enhancement of spaces, bringing greater tranquility to the environment.
For those who are not yet used to remote work, plants help to break this perception of isolation, bringing a little bit of nature to the house.
In addition, plants make room temperature much more comfortable, because they avoid the concentration of heat in the room. Another positive point is the air, which is made much purer by the process of photosynthesis.
Thus, it is worth investing in small pots, ferns, among others plants, to give a different touch to the environment.
Conclusion
The new coronavirus crisis, the Covid-19, transformed many working relationships and forced several companies to adapt to the type of home office, to meet the requirements of social isolation.
Although the adverse scenario, remote work was already growing widely in Brazil and, for this reason, many professionals had office and home office adapted.
With the crisis, various plans could get off the ground, but even those who never thought of working from home can change a room, in a simple way, and have a different and comfortable workplace.
In this way, it becomes easier to overcome this situation, often new to people, and maintain performance by working at home.
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