The trend of fixed working hours, a regular working place and
monotonous routine has become the thing of the past. Nowadays, the prime aim being efficient and
fast completion of the projects on hand, it becomes immaterial from where the
work is done. Though not in all centres, some private concerns has offered this
option to its employees of working from their homes. Many people of different
professions prefer to work from home these days. It is possible to maintain a
professional decor at one's home. Though the wonderful concept might have its
origin from western countries, it has become a common occurrence in India. Long
before also we have witnessed the front verandah of the home invariably
transformed into a shop or office from where one conducted one's day-to-day
activities, while simultaneously enjoying the satisfaction and comfort of
spending the working hours at Home.
Today working from home is not restricted to just one section of
the business class. Anyone and everyone of varieties of professions from the
corporate employees to lawyers to teachers to tailors carry on their daily
business from home. Therefore, it is of vital importance for homes with such
working people, to have exclusive office areas so that their private domestic
world does not clash with the special demands of professional lives.
Work Area
If the own individual house or flat is being built, then one of
the front corner rooms along with an attached bathroom could be assigned as the
work zone. If the room has large windows it will cut down the cost of the
electricity bills as the windows will let in natural light and air for most of
the day.
The entrance door of this room can be fixed in the outer wall of
the house or it could open into the verandah of the home for increased
security. If by chance there is no other option except to use the already
existing premises, then the following few alterations could be made.
Decor
It is best to avoid expensive artefacts or articles that have
sentimental value as décor items in office rooms as it could be very upsetting
when they are damaged inadvertently by a stranger. The number of lucky charms
pictures or idols of Gods or holy sages and sayings that are framed could be
limited, so that it need not resemble a puja room. If the décor of the room
adds to the functional value then it will appear more meaningful.
The furnishings of this room should be removed from the décor of
the rest of the home in terms of the colors of the walls, the carpet, the
furniture and curtains to give it that official look. For easy cleaning and
regular maintenance in the long run it will be best to keep each of them simple
and at the same time made up of sturdy material.
One of the walls of the room could be adorned with huge notice
board on which the motto, inspirational pictures and sayings, copies of
deadlines, reminders, notes or instructions to an assistant and a list of
things that need to be attended to immediately, all could be displayed.
But it should be seen that the notice board does not look shabby
or cluttered. Some interesting information, greeting cards sent by clients or
partners or a funny joke or picture from time to time could be pinned up to
attract the attention of even regular clients to the board. If some space is
available, a tiny notice board can be put up with necessary information like
timings, nature of work carried out among other things.
If the room does not have in-built shelves, a couple of ready-made
ones to stock the files, samples and records could be bought from the market. A
water cooler or a filter in the room will take care of the thirst of the
clients. If the room is large enough a single sofa or divan can be placed along
with a coffee table besides housing an office table and a couple of chairs. A flower vase with fresh flowers or some
healthy indoor potted plants will add that lively green touch to the room. A clock and calendar in the room can help in
keeping track of time.
To have a perfect professional look it should be seen that the
room is not cluttered with stocks or household items. The premises being small
should always be kept clean.
All these arrangements will give the clients a feel of
professional set up while at the same time giving the inmates of the home a
sense of privacy and security. This will give job satisfaction, tension free
atmosphere along with the Home comfort.
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