Making a shift from a 9 to 5 job in an office space to working from home has not been easy for many employees. Some companies really benefitted from the scenario and saved a lot of overhead costs whereas others had to suffer a lot. Our previous blog was all about how employers have been remodelling their spaces to lure employees back to work. However, there are some companies that don’t require the physical presence of employees in the offices and are actually flourishing under this ‘work from home’ culture.
In case you are one of those employees, who have been lucky enough to enjoy this work-from-home culture and still plan on continuing with the same, you must have realized the importance of having a dedicated workstation in your home. When COVID-19 started, everybody was sure that this was a temporary phase and that it would pass. Nobody paid much attention to renovating their homes and having a workstation at home. But now the scenario has changed. Not only the companies are encouraging ‘work from home’ but the uncertainty of the future has also forced people to consider remodeling. Earlier people used to have a kitchen, living room, bedroom, bathroom, etc. on the list. Now workstation has also made it to the list of essentials you might want in a home.
Our experts at Elevation Interior, Thane have prepared a list of best workstation ideas, that can totally be accommodated in your current living arrangement and can also be added to your interior design in case you are renovating:
Spare Room/Making an Adjustment
In case you have a spare room to convert into a workstation, nothing like it, you have hit a jackpot. You can design the space as per your requirement, place a table, chair, and some storage units, have ample storage and voila your work is done. However, not everyone has a spare room in his house. Especially in a metropolitan city where the flats are already too small for a nuclear family to survive, let alone have a spare room. Don’t make a hasty decision, consult with a professional and make use of their expertise to decide which space can be best utilized to convert into a workstation. Give us a call at +91- 9892343410 to schedule an appointment.
Chalk Out A Plan
Hire a professional and chalk out a plan. Where and what kind of workstation do you want? What are your requirements? For example, if you are a software developer, you require a normal size table and comfortable chair to accommodate those long sitting hours when you develop those codes, whereas, if you are an architect, you will require a bigger table to accommodate those huge blueprints Understand what your current needs are and then design accordingly. Ask yourself a simple question, do I really need two monitors, a mouse and a keyboard and a whole lot of storage space in the background? Or all my files and documents are digitalized now and I can easily get by with a chair, table and a laptop? Having a professional at your service will get you a better picture, the latest design ideas, and maximum utilization of the space.
How to Choose?
Coming to the main agenda, how to choose the space for the workstation. Making space for something new in an already settled household can be a tricky business and the choices are limited. Still, make sure that whatever space you choose has ample sunlight and ventilation, as you will be spending a major chunk of your day there. In case, the artificial sources of light are limited, professionals at Elevation Interior can easily fix that with the help of task lighting. In case you are getting confused about what is task lighting, do read our blog post about ‘Lighting Trends, 2023’ for a better understanding.
Have you considered the scenario where you have kids at home, well we think of everything. It is quite likely, that you would have to keep an eye on your children while working. The best possible way to incorporate this is to have a workstation in the living room. This is the place where kids generally spend most of the time and this way you don’t have to be on your toes all the time.
Avoid having the workstation in the TV room. Working or studying, you need to focus, and having a television in the same room is a major distraction.
Placement of Work Desk
It is a major design mistake, to place the work desk right in front of the window. Yes, you do require sufficient lighting but by placing a desk right in front of the window, you are literally blocking that filter through your window. Which in turn reduces the contrast on your monitor and makes your eyes strain to read from it. Perfect layout planning is very important. Let our experts guide you through the whole process. Visit our website at www.elevationinterior.com. and have a look at our previous projects to know more.
Storage
For many professions, such as lawyers, storage becomes an issue. You need a lot of books for reference. Don’t worry. At Elevation Interior, Thane we specialize in creating wall storage shelves where you can’t even imagine. Wall-mounted storage spaces can be so designed that they have a functional aspect and look aesthetically pleasing too. Hidden storage cabinets are also gaining popularity these days.
Multipurpose Furniture
Though we do recommend having a separate workplace, as it helps in focusing on the work without any disturbance, however, sometimes there is just not enough space. We have a solution for that also. Contact our team, for the latest designs of convertible center tables that can double as a work table and you can comfortably work on a laptop. Or you can have portable bedside tables that can be easily moved at your convenience. To know more about such designs e-mail us at info@elevationinterior.com.
May we suggest taking the help of a professional interior designer for a perfect workstation that would be comfortable for you to use for the years to come. Elevation Interior, Thane proudly provides its services at Thane, Navi Mumbai and all across Mumbai. For any information or to schedule a meeting call us at +91- 9892343410 or e-mail us at info@elevationinterior.com. You may also visit our website www.elevationinterior.com and have a look at our previous projects. Keep following us on Facebook and never miss an update about our recent blogs.