Work From Home Renovation: Maximize Your Space For Comfort And Work

Since the pandemic, the world has changed how we see home and work. The shift in construction and interior design has been a trend in the making for years. Still, with many people working from home, it is becoming even more important to create ergonomically and functional spaces that fit both.   

One of the growing trends in home and office design is maximizing space to suit comfortability and productivity as more establishments are embracing workstations fit for both lounging and working. In this post, you'll discover how you can redesign your space to fit this new norm of comfort and productivity.

What natural light brings to your space

The beauty of natural light is you can find it virtually anywhere. Bringing natural light into your space with windows and glass doors not only brightens up your area but it's also more cost-efficient and eco-friendly. As many transitioned to work-from-home set-ups, workstations within homes are often situated in front of windows, allowing maximum natural light exposure for virtual meetings with less eye strain.

Why adding air and water filtration systems matters

More people are becoming health conscious after the pandemic. Adding HVAC systems to your home can help balance your space's temperature and improve air quality by removing airborne particles and contaminants. Similarly, adding water filtration systems can reduce the number of contaminants in your water and ensure overall better hygiene.

Maximize indoor and outdoor living spaces

Virtual meetings are almost always a necessity when it comes to work-from-home settings. With this in mind, adding an outdoor space to your workstation is a great idea for the warm seasons. Luckily, here in BC, our winters general tend to give way to spring and summer earlier than in other parts of the country. Investing in a good patio set with comfortable furniture and an overhead canopy will give you the perfect ambiance for work, meetings, and comfort.

When it comes to working, having a reliable and fast internet connection is a must. Invest in a suitable cable modem and router system to meet your demands. It offers better speeds, bandwidth, and connection stability. So when you need to hunker down and get stuff done fast, your trusted Internet will help you with your deliverables without going to the office.  

Studies show that Canadian households own an average of 9.9 (call it 10!) connected devices. 3 At the height of the pandemic, many people turned to streaming services to pass the time, such as Netflix, Hulu and many more. If you’re one of those, chances are you haven’t given it up in the post-pandemic environment. In that case, you’ll need to be sure you have enough bandwidth to cover all the services you may have picked up during Covid times, but are now still using.

Streaming services, Alexa, Siri, video calls on Zoom, video gaming for the kids, and even smart home devices like video door bell ring systems have become prevalent. Making sure your internet connection is powerful enough to handle all this action is important if you’re working from home. The last thing you want is for an important meeting to go awry because of a slow internet service.

Utilize sustainable engineering practices

According to Wikipedia, sustainable engineering is the process of designing or operating systems such that they use energy and resources sustainably, in other words, at a rate that does not compromise the natural environment, or the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Okay, that’s a mouthful. How can you implement that philosophy as one person in your own home?

Take advantage of the existing sustainable features in and around your home. These might include using bike-friendly trails in the neighborhood, or a small garden on your balcony to grow herbs and vegetables (if allowed). During the pandemic, there was a higher than average rate of adoption of pets, as folks were feeling a bit lonely during isolation and quarantines.

Installing pet windows or doors for your furry family members is an excellent way to allow them the freedom they need to move about without constantly opening and closing doors, letting cool (or warm) air escape needlessly.

Work with a reliable contractor

Hiring a reliable contractor to take on your design and remodeling needs will help you get the most out of your space. They will provide you with the latest trends and advice on making your space functional and comfortable. With their help, you can achieve a space that fits your lifestyle and work.

Conclusion

No matter your space, you can still make the most out of it and have a comfortable and productive workspace. Creating space for your health and well-being ensures you're in the right headspace to get stuff done in our work-at-home age.