The recent pandemic has brought the needs of working professionals to the forefront, where remote work is now considered more of a potential consideration that many are hoping to adopt as normal. Yet it’s also true that many professionals have been curating a home office environment for some time, working as a freelancer or consultant for a wide array of possible industries.
In this light, investing in your home office or studio for your professional, freelance work is an essential measure worth considering. But how should you cultivate this space? How should you prioritize the installations necessary for your particular line of work? And how can you make this environment worth spending time in for hours each day, to the point where even the most work-focused professional will not denigrate their health thanks to shrewd investment?
In this post, we’ll leverage a few tidbits of advice that can help you make the most of this situation. No matter if you hope to become an online influencer, see your creative work get noticed, or become an in-demand industry veteran, this advice should help you curate those tools that will help you achieve:
Consider Your Particular Discipline
Depending on what kind of work you do, the home office you may need could vastly differ in s cope and design. For instance, implementing a larger office space with a U-shaped desk with space for mixers, decks and production equipment could be key. Consider how this will be placed near power sockets, and how much room you have to navigate the space. Consider if you need a standing desk or not. Don’t be afraid to make adjustments and retrofit the room to your standards. Also, keep in mind what additional concessions you may need to make investment-wise. An extra power adapter or two could help you out of a jam.
Lighting & Acoustics
Someone who makes video content may need to implement key lighting, while someone else may need to implement sound-protective foam to prevent the rebound of plosive sounds around the space, eliminating echo entirely. Your lighting may also dictate how strained your eyes become if reading and writing text all day. Make sure to reinforce these essential elements depending on your needs and working comfort requirements. It will make a big difference. Additionally, it can help you achieve the idiosyncratic design choices you need to remain more productive.
It’s All About The Furniture
Just because you’re not at the office doesn’t mean you should accept your health any less, or that your home furniture should be cheap and tattered. Investing in a great ergonomic chair with adjustable lumbar support and arm rests can be key. IKEA provide excellent budget options for this, while more expensive brands like Steelcase and Hermann Miller provide the platinum standard. Between those two price points, looking for an ergonomic chair on sites like Reddit and comparing price points/YouTube reviews can help you find what you really need. Stay away from branded ‘gaming chairs,’ as they are usually made cheaply and without sturdy materials.
With this advice, we hope you can continue to curate the best home office for your professional freelance work.
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