Over the past couple of years, we’ve had to acclimate to different working conditions, spending long periods away from the office – and in some cases, never returning to office life at all.
Working from home comes with its own set of challenges, namely settling into your groove, maintaining productivity and, of course, perfecting your home office space.
As remote working looks set to remain in our lives long-term, the Container Self Store team have put together some handy home office tips and indispensable office storage solutions, especially for you.
Clear out into storage
As the saying goes, ‘tidy home, tidy mind’. Clearing out non-essential items when transitioning from the office to a work from home environment is not only ideal for decluttering, but it’ll help with productivity too.
Of course, operating from home comes with many pros, such as no commute, zero dress code and more flexible hours, but there are also some cons. 
Here is where office storage comes into play. With the help of a suitably sized storage room or storage container from us, you can:
- Clear out and contain documents – A home office isn’t the ideal place for rows and rows of drawers or filing cabinets, and it won’t take long before a mountain of documents and paperwork begins to pile up on your desk and its surroundings.
By moving work-related storage solutions into a storage room or container, you can save clutter and stress under your roof. - Have around the clock access – By investing in a storage unit, not only will you save space in your home, but you’ve also got a practical, secure location to store all those documents.
What’s more, thanks to Container Self Store’s 24/7 access, you’ll be able to grab whatever you need, whenever you need it! - Make use of a ready-made business centre – Not only will our site give you extra space and plenty of security, but you’ll also benefit from free access to our business centre.
Whether you need to print out a few bits and bobs or need a break from working from home, you’ve got easy access to Wi-FI, hot desks and printers, as well as plenty of complimentary tea and coffee!
Create an office space at home
There are two primary considerations for putting together and organising your home office. Firstly, do you have a spare room available or even an existing office space? If so, this makes life working from home much more manageable.
On the other hand, if you don’t have such a space at your disposal, you’re going to need to compromise or think of a clever solution.
The answer to this will often be the addition of a compact desk into the corner of a room, but it’s important to remember that you should aim to keep your workspace away from your living space wherever possible.
We’ve put together a few considerations when it comes to creating an office space at home:
- Invest in a decent desk – As tempting as it may be to ditch getting up altogether and work from the comfort of your bed, it’s more likely that doing so will affect your productivity.
Instead, it pays to work from a purpose-built desk if possible. If you’re stuck for space or funds, a tabletop is better than nothing! Keeping your working day separate from recreation and relaxation areas such as the sofa or your bed will help keep a clear mind and an uncluttered home.
- Buy a quality office chair – If it’s paramount that you invest in a desk, then it’s just as crucial that you grab a good quality office chair too. Not only is this beneficial in terms of keeping your home space and workspace separate, but it’s also essential for your health and posture.
Office chairs feature an ergonomic design that helps the body’s position, namely the back and the neck. Unfortunately, as comfy as it may at first seem, slumping on a sofa or lounging in a chair, you’re likely to experience health problems further down the line. - Make sure there’s plenty of light and greenery – Working in a light and airy space is not only great for productivity and your mood, but your eyes will also thank you! Conversely, working in dark conditions with a bright computer or laptop screen will cause strain, leading to migraines and more.
Another mood enhancer is the addition of some plants into your home office space. They’ll soak up the carbon dioxide and add oxygen into the atmosphere, thus benefitting the brain and your productivity!
They also provide some much-needed visual stimulation, relaxing and a little respite from your screen, while their natural green tones and foliage have been found to boost creativity at work by 15% or more!
If you feel like our office storage is the right option for you, contact a member of our friendly team today for more information or book your storage online.