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If you\u2019re anything like me, you have a family or you work from home and are no stranger to multi-tasking throughout most of your day.<\/p>\n

I was initially doing my work on a tiny desk in the kitchen. Then the dining room table eventually became my \u201chome office space\u201d. My work area became very cluttered, which took away from my concentration.<\/p>\n

Each time a task was completed or a family dinner took place, I had to pack up all my paperwork, laptop, and work supplies.<\/p>\n

Notes and documents would go missing and my productivity suffered. It was difficult and challenging working this way on a regular basis and my frustration only grew with each passing day.<\/p>\n

My need for a home office space became obvious<\/h3>\n

All of this improvising and the lack of stability when working made me long for my own proper home office<\/a> space where all of my things could have their own place.<\/p>\n

I was tired of \u201cjust getting by\u201d having a working environment that wasn\u2019t ideal and experiencing what happens when such a setup is used\u00a0 \u2013 too much lost time and a level of work efficiency that could be much better.<\/p>\n

Things needed to be more organized and functional. Ideally, I\u2019d have enough space for a printer, shelves for books, and a comfortable amount of desktop space for papers, supplies, and my computer. I love to have pictures, mementoes, and knickknacks close by as well.<\/p>\n

I knew that I finally had to seriously address my need for a home office space that made more sense for my work routine.<\/p>\n

How a proper home office made a huge difference for me<\/h3>\n

Working with a professional company like Organized Interiors to design a home office space has made all the difference in the world to me. They were able to accommodate all my needs and offered a great selection of styles and colours for the room.<\/p>\n

Using a spare room, we added a desk with a computer station and an ample work surface. Drawers keep supplies hidden, within close reach, and off the desktop. Additional built-in custom cabinetry creates storage room for files and additional supplies.<\/p>\n

Deep shelving provides valuable storage space for my books and magazines, which are convenient to have at my finger tips. There\u2019s also room for my personal effects and a printer. All of the wiring for the work setup is neatly tucked out of sight.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s wonderful upgrading to a room dedicated to getting the most out my work. Having a clutter-free space has cleared my mind and given me back the time I would waste looking for misplaced items.<\/p>\n

I now know where everything is and my desk area makes it easy to write in the evening with a built-in light valance. Creating my personalized home office space has been well worth the time and expense.<\/p>\n

Boost your productivity with a proper home work space<\/h3>\n

11% of Canadians work exclusively from home and 47% of Canadians work remotely<\/a><\/strong> in some capacity. Having a dedicated home work space will make a noticeable difference to your day and how productive you can be.<\/p>\n

Routine is important so one can focus on the task at hand. If your work day has no structure and is dictated by too many other factors (like \u201cis the dining room table available for me to try and get some work done?\u201d), it\u2019s difficult settling into a workflow that ends up being productive enough.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re working remotely or desire a proper home work space for doing your taxes, managing your finances, or giving your kids a private study area, here are some tips for setting up the perfect home office space, just like I did.<\/p>\n

Use a spare room for a bespoke home office<\/h3>\n

The most ideal situation is to use a spare room to create a home office. A spare room is wasted real estate that typically becomes a dumping ground for a home\u2019s clutter.<\/p>\n

Giving it a higher purpose as a private work space gives a home office design professional ample freedom to shape the room into the dream home office you have always wanted.<\/p>\n

While you won\u2019t have much say in where your spare room is located, keep in mind that the location of a home office is important.<\/p>\n

The more privacy, the better. Having a home office located right beside a noisy laundry room or home entertainment room, for example, would not be ideal.<\/p>\n

Your family responsibilities will also have to be taken into consideration. Although having as much privacy as possible is desired, you may have to balance parental supervision duties with your work duties. In this case, having an office space that is too separated from the rest of your home likely won\u2019t work for your needs.<\/p>\n

Create a multi-purpose room<\/h3>\n

What if you don\u2019t have a spare room available? In this case, consider doubling up on a room\u2019s duties and creating a multi-purpose room that includes a home office space.<\/p>\n

The home office\/guest room is one smart way to get more out of your living space. Having a dedicated guest room may not be practical if you don\u2019t have the luxury of a lot of square footage or only have overnight guests a few times a year.<\/p>\n

Have a room redesigned to incorporate a comfortable work space you can use year-round that can easily be called upon to house overnight guests when needed.<\/p>\n

A Murphy wall bed<\/a> is the \u201cMVP\u201d of this type of room setup. The bed stays hidden and folds up into the wall until guests need it, which means your room provides plenty of open space during the majority of time when you\u2019ll use it for working.<\/p>\n

The wall bed can be designed with built-in storage that beautifully complements the custom cabinetry designed for the home office area of the room, creating a seamless, stylish aesthetic.<\/p>\n

Here are five other room uses that can be paired with a home work space:<\/p>\n