If you are one of the millions working remotely, your home office is undoubtedly a crucial location in your home. However, if you are facing a move, moving your home office can feel like one of the most intimidating parts of residential relocation. Therefore, one primary task is determining how to position the home office in your new home.
Check out a few points to consider when narrowing down the right location for your work-from-home headquarters in a new home.
1. What area of the home will offer you the most privacy?
Work-life balance is challenging when you’re a remote worker. To have an effective workspace in your home, you need a private space to separate yourself from the rest of the house. Look at the new home and consider which room would offer you the most privacy. For example, you may have a spare bedroom that would work well because it is further from the living room and kitchen.
2. Do you typically spend much time switching between home and work life?
Think about your general work day. For example, do you enter your home office and only come out for lunch or bathroom breaks? Or, do you spend some time on work, get up to wash dishes or do a load of laundry, and then do a little more work? If you spend a lot of time bouncing back and forth, you may prefer your home office location to be closer to things like the kitchen or the laundry room.
3. Are certain rooms in the house most secluded from external noise?
External noise may not be an issue if your next home is rural. However, if you are moving to a more urban neighborhood, external noise sources are vital to think about when picking your home office location. First, consider what part of the house will be most secluded from noise from a busy street or neighbors. For example, you may face fewer noise disruptions if your office is in the back of an apartment instead of near the front facing the street.
4. Do you prefer a window or exit door in your home office?
If you interact with clients stopping in at your office for appointments, having an entry door from the outside can be necessary. And, you may prefer a window to give you a nice view while you work. While having a window or exit door in a home office may only sometimes be necessary, this feature may be something you prefer. Look at the layout of your new home and decide which room or area has the parts you need to keep you as productive as possible.
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