Ten Home Office Musts

If you are spending several hours a week in an office, then make that area as pleasant as possible. The following ideas may help make your work area pleasant AND productive.

1. Avoid clutter
2. Include one or two items that are meaningful and inspiring to you...not necessarily just practical
3. Get a comfortable chair that offers good back support
4. Adjust the chair height so your feet can be placed flat on the floor 
5. Have your tools handy, a telephone that is within reach.
6. Have proper lighting to avoid eye strain and glare
7. Make sure your computer screen is at the height and angle that avoid strain and discomfort in your neck and shoulders
8.  Make sure you can have quiet if needed. A room with a door is good but may not always be available to you in a home office.  For example my own home office is in the loft area of our home, open and airy but the sounds from the main floor carry into my work area. Not a problem in my case but this might be disruptive if you are the parent of young children.
9. Have adequate storage space, file cabinets, shelves and drawers
10. If possible have a window, natural light is always an added bonus but not always available in a home office especially those located in finished basements.