1. Good lighting is one of the most important aspects of good work space design. If you have good natural sunlight, fantastic, but make sure you don’t have a glare on your computer screen. Choose a statement desktop lamp to reduce eye-strain. A lack of natural light can have effects on your health, leading to a diminished immune system, diabetes and premature ageing.
2. Make sure you have the right chair and your computer is at the correct height. Hours spent bent over a coffee table or in an uncomfortable chair can lead to serious health issues.
3. Blue is often used to decorate home offices because research has shown that people are more productive in blue rooms. Break it up with solid wood and a splash of red if you are a creative or neutrals if you are a strategist.
4. Limited space in the work environment is often an issue so de-clutter yourdesk. Remove unnecessary paperwork, catalogues, files and other office paraphernalia. A clear desk can make us feel much better about our accomplishments. In particular, think ‘Feng Shui Friday’ and clear up before the weekend so you can start your Monday afresh — this works for the inbox too!
5. Floors in your work space also need to be considered carefully. Although the look is important, your floors also need to be practical. Not only do wooden floors look great they can be ideal if you have a wheelie chair. However a rug can break the space if you’re trying to encourage different thinking in different zones.
