Make working from home a comfortable experience with a stylish and organised workspace.
Keep things organised
“When creating a home office space, it’s important to find clever storage solutions and use functional furniture items so that you can keep clutter under control, especially if it is in an open-plan area. Use baskets and trays and remove clutter from your desktop to minimise mess. The fold monitor stand from Pedersen + Lennard is a perfect example.” – Joanne Taylor, owner and head of design at Taylored Spaces

Personalise the space
“The beauty of home offices is that they can be more focused on comfort and being personal. Both are good for productivity. First choose ergonomic seating, or you cannot sit for long hours. There’s opportunity to create a productive, inspiring space by adding elements like photographs, art, plants and special finds. Shelves to house these keep work surfaces free.” – Joanne Taylor, owner and head of design at Taylored Spaces

Sit on a luxurious office chair
“Breathe new life into your WFH space with an electronically height-adjustable desk or an ultra-comfortable designer office chair that will provide the necessary support to keep your body healthy. If you want to maximise surface area and storage potential, introduce a wall or bookshelf to help you streamline your things for a more effective workspace.” – Johann De Waal, marketing manager at KARE Johannesburg

Create an inspirational workspace
“Add some greenery with plants or flowers, put up motivational phrases, and decorate with some framed family snaps to remind you about why you work.” – Paige Waplington, creative director and owner of Redesign Interiors

Set up a dedicated workspace
“Rather than working on the couch or in your bedroom, where you spend your leisure time, dedicate a space for remote work. Settling down in your home ‘office’ will help you get in the right frame of mind, and ensure a productive day.” – Paige Waplington, creative director and owner of Redesign Interiors

Versatile desks
“The idea of a home office for many people was previously a small desk in the corner with a laptop and a chair. But with home offices becoming a more permanent feature, home owners are opting for larger, more adaptable desks that help to create a more open space.” – Cheryl Du Preez, visual merchandising coordinator at Cielo

Styling with plants
“People tend to feel happier and spend more time in spaces where biophilic design is prominent (when nature is incorporated into the surroundings). The easiest way to do this at home is through indoor plants. It has been found that having greenery in the office helps to replenish our attention capacity and encourage creativity.” – Cheryl Du Preez, visual merchandising coordinator at Cielo

Featured images: KARE Johannesburg
As someone who has been working remotely for many years, I found the article informative and inspiring. Thank you SA Home Owner.