5 Easy Updates to Make Your Home Both a Relaxing Space and a Functional Workplace

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When working from home, having a well-organized, well-designed, and well-appointed home is more important than ever. Remote work can blur the lines between home life and professional life, so creating distinct, functional spaces is key. Fortunately, Nyo Active explains that there are some easy updates you can make now that can transform different areas of your home into functional workplaces and calming relaxation spaces.

1. Style Your Home Office for Productivity, Functionality, and Low Stress

For home workers, The Everygirl notes that having a functional home office that helps them stay productive is non-negotiable. Otherwise, you’re inviting in stress, which PsychCentral explains can have negative effects on mental health. Working from home can actually help reduce stress, so you should set up your office with that in mind. Fortunately, a few design tweaks can help you create a well-appointed and organized workspace.

You may want to center the room around a sturdy desk and office chair. Consider getting dual monitors to prevent eye strain. Keep crucial office supplies, such as pens, tape, calculators, and sticky notes, at the ready. Add a few personal touches, such as some framed family photos. Finally, reduce clutter by using organizers whenever possible.

2. Incorporate Soothing Touches of the Outdoors in Your Indoor Spaces

According to one study, having plants at home can boost your emotional and mental health. Bring a touch of the outdoors inside by:

•       Purchasing small potted plants for every room

•       Switching to see-through window curtains or blinds to allow more natural light to come in

•       Installing screens on windows and doors for the warmer months

3. Set Aside at Least One Wellness Space for Your Hobbies and Personal Time

In addition to having a functional office, it’s important to make room for personal time. Having a dedicated hobby space is one way to create better work-life separation.

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You can easily tailor the room to your favorite hobbies. For instance, you could start an art studio, yoga and meditation space, music room, or home library. Creating this hobby space can provide you with a creative outlet, boost your mood, relieve work stress, increase your energy levels, and help you disconnect from work.

If cooking is your passion, you may want to spend some money on revamping your kitchen. Besides being one of the most-used rooms in the house, the kitchen can be hobby HQ is preparing meals puts you at least. Of course, renovating your kitchen is no easy task. Remember to take your budget into consideration and focus on the things that matter most to you, be it appliances or new countertops. Renovating this space can also make a huge impact on buyers if you choose to list your property down the road.

Finally, look to the backyard for solace as well. There’s nothing quite like being outdoors, sitting on the deck, or putting your feet up by a firepit when it’s chillier out. You can put a special touch to your backyard oasis with a few affordable DIY projects like installing an outdoor BBQ range hood over the grill or placing a few new pieces of patio furniture next to the planters.

4. Transform Your Bedroom Into a Zen Sleep Oasis for Maximum Relaxation

If your bedroom doesn’t help you feel relaxed, your sleep quality and work quality may suffer. That's why having a relaxing bedroom is so important for both your work life and your personal life. Update your bedroom to transform it into a sleep oasis by:

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•       Finding a soft and supportive mattress

•       Installing a dimmer for soothing lighting

•       Plugging in some air fresheners or laying out scented candles

•       Hanging up fairy lights

5. Hold Deep-Cleaning Sessions Once Every Weekend to Prevent Mess and Clutter

Finally, if your home becomes cluttered and messy, neither your personal spaces nor your home office will feel stress-free, functional, and effective. That’s why you may want to streamline the cleaning process by simply scheduling a deep-cleaning session for an hour or so every weekend. During this cleaning session, you can keep your home pristine by:

•       Picking up clutter from the ground and throwing out the trash

•       Dusting and wiping down hard surfaces throughout the house

•       Vacuuming carpets and rugs

If you work remotely, having a house that helps you stay productive during the workday and unwind after work hours is crucial. Fortunately, these five easy updates can help you transform your home into both a relaxing and functional space.