Home Office Makeover: How to Create a Productive Workspace

By SheSpeaksTeam Oct 01, 2023

Working from home — whether you stay home one day a week or work completely remotely — is the new normal for many professionals. And to work from home successfully, it’s essential to cultivate a productive workspace you enjoy.

In this article, we’ll explore the steps you can take to create a home office that not only maximizes your productivity but makes you excited to start the work day.

1. Choose the Right Location

Selecting the right office location within your home is crucial. To create a comfortable, motivating environment, consider factors like:

Natural light: Position your desk near a window to benefit from natural light, which can improve your mood and concentration.
Privacy: Choose an area free of distractions.
Noise: Find a quiet area away from loud appliances or street noise.

2. Design Your Office Layout

The layout of your home office is just as important as the location. The way you arrange furniture, equipment and storage can influence your workflow, so consider designing your layout to enhance the way you work. For example, you might divide your workspace into zones for different tasks, like video calls or deep work. Everyone’s work style is unique, so each home office layout should be individualized.

3. Invest in Equipment

To work as productively as possible, it’s important to have the right equipment. Depending on the tasks you perform at work, you might invest in equipment like a keyboard, mouse, monitor stand or wrist rest. Ergonomic accessories like footrests and seat cushions are also popular, as well as fun gadgets like mug warmers.

Here are some of our team’s other favorites:

Video Conference Lighting Kit | Walking Pad | Ergonomic Laptop Stand

4. Organize, Organize, Organize

A clear space helps maintain a clear brain. Before you put the finishing touches on your workspace, organize it by:

Decluttering: Remove unnecessary items, old paperwork and unused equipment from your workspace.
Using storage: Invest in shelves, drawers and organizers to neatly store supplies, files and tech accessories.
Untangling cables: Use cable organizers to prevent a tangle of wires around your desk.

We’re loving this desk organizer from Amazon and these stackable storage crates.

5. Decorate Your Office

The last step of your home office makeover — and maybe the most fun — is decorating. This is a chance to create a motivating, aesthetically pleasing space. As you decorate, choose colors that make you feel energized. Find functional, stylish, comfortable furniture. Finally, add personal touches like artwork or plants to make your home office reflect your personal style.