Declutter your home office.
Working in an organized work space is important to keep your mind focused and your documents in order. Arranging the furniture in an in-home office is a simple way to do this. You can position the computer, bookshelves, work desk and any cabinets in a logical way so that your items are easily accessible, while able to store everything you need. Planning the layout will help you maximize the utility of the space. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Assess which way the doors opens into the in-home office. The area behind the door needs to be kept clear if it opens inwards.
2. Locate all the plug sockets, vents, fire places, windows and other features which need to be accessible regularly. You do not want to cover them with heavy pieces of furniture. Note where they are so you can plan around this.
3. Identify the pieces of furniture you have that need to be arranged in the office, and remove any items that are inefficient or not related to your in-home office use --- such as a toy box. A work desk, book shelves, table for telephone, stack of drawers and printer and other hardware items, are all common objects you might need to arrange.
4. Tidy up the in-home office before arranging the furniture. Organize all the clutter in its appropriate home --- use this opportunity to throw out things you do not need, and sort through paperwork that has stacked up. Prepare the space for arranging, so you can start off fresh.
5. Maximize the space of the in-home office by removing unnecessary pieces of furniture, such as a telephone table if you do not use the phone. Source new items of furniture to streamline the space.
6. Move the furniture around so that you have a direct space between the door and your desk, without stumbling over boxes or unused chairs, for example. Then, make sure you can easily access the cabinet from you work desk. Sit in your chair and move between these areas to make sure you can do this.
7. Position your work desk in front of a window or against a wall, to avoid the outside distractions. Make sure that you can access the plug sockets, and you can move around in your chair without bumping into other furniture items. Do not put it in the middle of a small room because this wastes space and you constantly have to walk around it.
8. Utilize large wall surfaces by arranging tall bookshelves or cabinets against them. Remember to take advantage of the room's height. Place all your the things that you do not need regular access to on the top to keep them out of the way. Put these items in storage boxes to organize more effectively.
9. Review the new office arrangement and check that you feel comfortable. Working in an awkward environment will distract you, so if there is a unit shadowing your desk or you keep knocking your elbow on the printer when typing, then reposition the furniture.
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