Since working from home became part of daily life for so many of us, the home office has become one of the most important rooms in the house.
I share our own home office reveal (which took far longer than planned!) alongside practical tips on creating a productive, stylish workspace on a budget, even if you’re working with an awkward alcove or a small spare room. If you want a home office that actually makes you want to sit down and work, start here.
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I’ve been running my own copywriting business for 12 months now (in fact, I just celebrated my business’ 1st birthday on 1st July, which is incredibly exciting). So I like to think I know exactly what running a business from home entails, and it can be incredibly satisfying, too. Everybody has to start somewhere, and…
Working from home has gone from a rare treat to the new normal for many of us. But while the thought of ditching the commute for a cosy setup is lovely, the reality can be a bit tricky. Where do you actually put a desk when you don’t have a spare room? And how do…
With so many people working from home these days, it’s kind of inevitable that some couples are working from home together. Right when lockdown first hit, everyone thought this working arrangement would be very temporary. You might have both been sat at the kitchen table with your laptops. Until suddenly you realise it’s 5 years…
Our home office has had a lot of a makeover since we first moved into our house in August 2020. The blue carpets (that matched the blue blinds) really did the shelving no favours, and all that wood. This estate agent photo makes the room look smaller than it is, but you get…
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If you regularly work from home like me, having the right office space can enhance your focus, increase productivity levels, and ensure your physical wellbeing. Setting up a work environment can help you achieve all this, while providing a dedicated work space that is separate from your personal one. In this article, I’ll be discussing…
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More and more of us have been working from home over the last few years, and it looks like it’s going to stay that way. So, what can we do about our office space? We spend so much of our time at work, it’s become increasingly important to get a space you can not only…
The ugly afterthought of many home offices is their wires and cables. The floor of your office looks like a rat’s nest when you’ve wired your network, connected your lighting, phones, computer equipment, and attached drives and devices. Your desk is cluttered with wires and cables that cross the floor, creating an unsightly dust trap….