With the world hit by the pandemic and everyone being forced to stay indoors, a dedicated home office is a necessity. Working or attending classes from home can be challenging amidst the hustle and bustle of a household. It gives a touch of professionalism to sit at a desk in an office while working. If you lack an extra room for a dedicated office, here are some DIY tips for renovating a corner of your home into a workstation to suit your needs.
Home Office Ideas
Use Empty Space
To start, find an unused corner in your home away from as much of the household traffic as possible. Ideally, unused basement space or a corner in the less used living room is the perfect area to carve out for a small workstation.
Quick Wall-Mounted Desktop
There is no need to burn a hole in your pocket for this setup. You can keep it simple by grabbing some sturdy plywood pieces for your workstation. You can find these at any home improvement store, and they are cheaper than wooden boards or tables. They also come in various designs that you can choose according to your taste. If you are setting up a basement workstation, you can go the extra mile by adding some sofas or bean bags to make break time a bit cozier. A quick tip: Avoid using dressers for desktops as they restrain easy leg movement and feel cramped.
Once you have the table boards, fasten the board to the wall using L-brackets. If the board is long, you can add a support bracket in the middle to keep up the board from sagging in the middle.
Accessories
With the workstation’s basic setup completed, now move onto the accessory parts. It can be more attractive depending on the type of holders or bins you want to use for your folders, files, and stationery. If you need extra space to store your files, you can put a small rolling file cabinet under the table’s corner.
Add some decorative pen holders, favorite pictures, or plants that will make your new workstation a pleasant place to work. Everything you need to complete your work efficiently is within reach.
Baskets & Shelving
The best thing you can do to save some space on your desk is to hang baskets or shelving on the front wall. There are various wall-mounted organization systems available on the market. Choose one and mount it according to instructions. One long shelf may work or several small ones, whatever meets your needs and aesthetics.
Lighting
If needed, add a light – either freestanding or wall-mounted will work. Don’t add too much light or make the work area too bright because that can cause eye strain when working for hours. Find the balance.
With these simple steps, you now have a lovely home workstation in your house.
Nubuildz
A home office has become essential in many households these days. The experts at Nubuildz can create a custom work area in your new home. Contact them today and start planning your dream home.
