Most of us know that we need to think carefully about office design if we want to work productively at home. But what many people don’t realize is that it’s not just your home office furniture that can support or hinder your attempts to work hard. Factors that influence your physiology can also have a big effect.

Light

For example, it is crucial that you keep your rooms bright enough if you want to be able to see what you are doing and feel like you have space and air in the room. There are few things that make you feel less productive than being in a claustrophobic room.

At the same time, this also has an impact on our mood. A dark room tends to make us feel tired, while light helps stimulate cortisol and waking hormones. Therefore, a great investment for a home office is a daylight lamp, which creates light with a wavelength similar to that of the sun. It can combat SAD and it also improves productivity.

Distractions

At the same time, you need to eliminate distractions, but not to the point where the room is so dull that you completely lose inspiration. Plants and colors can help you feel creative, but something like a television is begging you not to work. Remember to put anything else you buy for your home office in your expense account!

Separation

Treat this room in your house like a real office too. Stay away when you’re not working and make sure you take regular breaks to sit outside with a cup of tea or just for lunch.

Doing this will help create an association between work and the office space; therefore, entering the office will place you in a more productive mental space that will help you work longer and better.

Temperature

Even the temperature in your room has an impact on productivity. Ideally, this space should be a bit cool. This will help you feel more awake and prevent drowsiness. Did you know that many theaters maintain a cool room temperature to keep the audience engaged with the show on stage?

Smell and more

Even the smell has an effect! The right essential oils can stimulate the production of positive hormones that stimulate creativity and productivity; conversely, a bad smell that floats from the outside can have a very negative impact.

Air quality is also important.

In short, do your best to make your office a space that nurtures and protects your productive instincts!