{"id":3832,"date":"2018-03-16T09:16:03","date_gmt":"2018-03-16T14:16:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/apartments.naproperties.com\/nap-cincinnati?p=3832"},"modified":"2018-03-21T21:36:38","modified_gmt":"2018-03-22T02:36:38","slug":"how-to-set-up-a-home-office-that-merges-form-and-function","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/apartments.naproperties.com\/nap-cincinnati\/blog\/how-to-set-up-a-home-office-that-merges-form-and-function","title":{"rendered":"How to Set Up a Home Office That Merges Form and Function"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Before you can settle in for a day of work, you have to find an environment that&#39;s conducive to productivity. When you work from home as opposed to a typical office, this is easier said than done. With distractions constantly threatening to break your focus, it&#39;s helpful to set up a designated home office. It should be equal parts comfortable and functional&mdash;follow these tips to strike the right balance.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Invest in the important elements. <\/strong>When it comes to most pieces in your home office, you can go the budget-friendly route, but it&#39;s worth spending a little more on the main components: your chair and your desk. Find ergonomic furniture that will support you and keep you comfortable. After all, you&#39;re going to spend at least 40 hours a week seated in front of this desk!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bring in natural touches. <\/strong>A cheery mood can boost your productivity, so take a couple of steps to ensure a pleasant and efficient workday. Start by opening the blinds and allowing the natural light to come flooding in &mdash; it could lift your spirits. If you don&#39;t get much sunlight in your office, add a special lamp that emits a glow mimicking natural light. You can also embellish your desk with a succulent or another houseplant to bring the happy vibes all day long.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Create a cozy (but separate) nook. <\/strong>If you need to step away from the computer for a few minutes and brainstorm, you&#39;ll want somewhere to go that isn&#39;t necessarily beyond the office door. Design a comfy nook in your office where you can read through documents or creatively work through problems, perhaps an armchair with a lamp and throw pillow.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stock up on essentials. <\/strong>You don&#39;t want to have to rush to your hallway closet whenever you need a paper clip, so make sure that you have all the basics on hand. 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