Home office- the new normal in the modern Indian home

Merino Laminates, November 22, 2024

Our lives have changed a lot in the past few years and one of the biggest factors has been the pandemic that we experienced around the year 2020. It brought about many changes in our lifestyle, right from bringing groceries to our doorstep without having the need to step out, to studying from universities from across the world, right at home- there have been many changes in the way we go about life today.

Another massive shift that we witnessed was in the way we work. Jobs became remote and everyone was compelled to work from home for more than 2 years and it became a new normal for us- a change that we have embraced for good. While there were some jobs that were always done remotely, almost all jobs had to be adapted to working from home during the pandemic, and they continue to be so even today.

This one change has brought back the need for home offices once again. Home offices were a crucial part of many homes in the earlier times, however, due to lack of space, slowly home offices became a luxury that only few homeowners preferred. Today, once again, we see homeowners dedicating a part of their home for a home office as it is a need of the hour for most young home owners today.

Depending on the amount of space they have, some homes have a dedicated room for a home office, while some others have a small pocket dedicated to a work space where one can sit comfortably and work without any disturbance. From using a casual lounge space as a library cum office space to using a part of their dining room to create a work nook- people are accommodating a dedicated space that is well equipped to help them work efficiently. Here are some tips on how you can create a functional and elegant home office or an office nook in your home:

1. If you have a room that you can convert to a home office, you can create an entire setup with a large study table, an ergonomic office chair, lounge chairs or sofa and storage to make a highly functional and efficient home office. If you are into consultation or have a job where you may have to entertain visitors, try to choose a room that can have a dedicated entrance without invading the privacy of your home.

If you have a paucity of space, you can have a work nook in your dining area, bedroom or even in the corridor within your home provided it is wide enough!

2. Make sure that you have ample storage in the area that you have dedicated to create a home office. You can have a mix of open and closed storage and use simple laminates to create a tranquil ambiance that encourages you to concentrate without any distractions. You can opt for glossy laminates from Merino Laminates High Gloss PU+ Coating Panels – Gloss Meister | Merino Laminates  as they are beautiful to look at and easy to clean and maintain too.

3. Add ample plug points and a good amount of task and ambient lighting to make the space comfortable to work in, without having to depend on natural lighting which may vary. Having said that, it does not take away the significance of having natural ventilation as good natural light and pleasant breeze can help boost your productivity.

4. Opt for a good quality office chair or any form of seating that will help you maintain good posture and prevent back pain or any health conditions that may arise from long hours of sedentary work.

5. Keep your home office free of any jarring patterns, too many colours or excessive decorative elements as they can hamper with your productivity. Likewise, keep the space clean and free of any clutter to maintain a space that is pleasant to work in.

Right from entrepreneurs who have online businesses to professionals who have the liberty to work from home, today, many young adults are working from home and want a space in their home that is detached from the day to day chaos. We hope that these simple tips help you create a pleasant work space in your home that will boost your morale and help you work in a calm and focussed environment.