How to turn any corner of your home into an office

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…

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Creating a shared home office for two people

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…

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Reviewing Graywind’s motorised blinds for my home office

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…

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7 features every ergonomic desk should have

*This article contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission when you purchase a product after clicking through the link. When you work at a computer or laptop all day like me, then you know the aches and pains that can come…

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Small home office? No room is too small

Working from home is a reality for many of us now, especially as I’ve recently packed in my job and started my own freelance business! I no longer have an office to work in at all (unless you count the local library or the pub…

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The working from home essentials you need

Remote working has become more than a passing trend. It’s now a long-term reality for millions of people around the world. Whether you’re working full-time for an employer, running your own business from the kitchen table, or studying for a degree, your home setup plays…

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How to create the perfect home office

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…

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14 home office decor ideas to make you more productive

A bad workman blames his tools and a bad worker blames their…dreary home office? It’s absolutely true that you’re a product of your environment, so what if your environment could make you more productive? I definitely believe that an organised, tidy and beautiful home office…

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How to make your home office work harder

With new data suggesting more homeowners are moving to smaller properties in a city, the space that you have needs to work a bit more efficiently. Back in 2020, various lockdowns kept us holed up, and the home had to work harder to provide everything…

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How to organise your home office the right way

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…

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4 ways to tidy up electrical wires in your office

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…

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DIY Project: Painting built-in MDF bookshelves

One of the things that really sold our house to me was the home office. While I didn’t love the colour or the amount of built-in bookcases that had been put in by the previous owners, I loved that I had enough storage to sell…

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