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How to Set Up a Home Office Even in a Small Space

Posted by sadmin on 15th April 2017
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A lot of people today can start a business with very little investment. But that usually means running a business from your home. And one of the first things you’ll need to do is to set up a home office. If you’re still browsing through real estate & homes for sale in Laval you may want to look at properties that give you enough space for your home office. On the other hand, if you’re not looking to buy a new home and simply want to re-design the one that you have right now to make way for your business, then here are some tips to help you:

  1. Pick a Spot Where You Can Work. You don’t really need a dedicated room for a home office. Most of the time, you just need a nook where you can work undisturbed. If you live in a small house, this can be a small corner in the living room, or even beside your nightstand in the bedroom. You may also want to check if you can use the space underneath the stairs, or perhaps you can just set up shop in the kitchen or on the dining table. Sometimes even a cabinet will do just fine.

What you just need to remember is that the place should be where you feel like you can actually work. It should accommodate your needs. Do you wish to watch TV when you work? If so, then you can set up your desk in the living room. If you like to nibble on snacks while you work, the kitchen may be more suitable. If you need lots of natural light, your desk should be near a window.

  1. Use Small Furniture. An office in a small home requires a small desk. Often this is necessary because you won’t be able to fit in a large desk anyway. But you don’t really need a large desk to work at home. For the most part, your desk probably just needs to be large enough so that you can use your laptop on it. There should also be some space around the laptop, so you have a place you can use to write notes. You can also use that space for your cup of coffee or a glass of water.

If possible, you may also want to think about getting a folding desk. A small chair will also suffice, although you need one with sufficient back support and it has to be comfy enough for you to sit on for hours on end.

  1. Deal with the Clutter. Work often tends to result in clutter, and you need a way to deal with those items so that they don’t pile up and make a mess. For paper documents (bills, receipts, notes, etc.), you should have a folder or a box where you can stick them all in. A basket or a drawer can also help store your markers and pens.

Setting up an office in a small home is not really all that hard, and it doesn’t even have to be perfect. It should just be enough that you’re productive for as long as you need to be.