Homes & gardens – Home Office Productivity Tips

BUILD IN PLENTY OF STORAGE

‘To achieve a tranquil home office with a calming effect that aids focus, I always suggest starting with storage,’ says interior designer Andrea Benedettini. ‘By using built-in joinery with options for open and closed storage, we can make the most of the available footprint; this allows us to conceal the more functional items like printers and old files and lets us display beautiful objects that inspire us.’

Incorporating plentiful storage will help you achieve a clean, clutter-free desk, which is important for avoiding distractions. ‘Desk proportions are another crucial consideration. Having enough width and depth is key for avoiding a claustrophobic workspace, and I typically recommend a minimum depth of 28in/700mm for a standard desktop computer, but this can be reduced to around 24in/600mm if working on a laptop,’ adds Andrea.