Once thought of as a luxury, since the recent pandemic swept the globe the home office has undergone a rapid re-estimation and has emerged as something of a necessity. With regional lockdowns forcing increasing numbers of people to remain at home, a laptop-spot at the dining table is no longer adequate.

Once thought of as a luxury, since the recent pandemic swept the globe the home office has undergone a rapid re-estimation and has emerged as something of a necessity. With regional lockdowns forcing increasing numbers of people to remain at home, a laptop-spot at the dining table is no longer adequate.

If you’re still struggling to justify taking the space for yourself, we’ve listed some of the many benefits of establishing a dedicated workspace or office:

• Maintaining boundaries between home and work-life
• Keeping your work paraphernalia organized and in one place
• Increasing productivity by keeping distractions to a minimum
• Privacy when making work-related calls
• Convenience –instead of having to set up and put away equipment after each use, a home office allows you to leave things to instantly pick up when you return.

Some of the equipment required for your office might be industry-specific but for many, a desk, chair, and filing cabinet will suffice. Once you have the basics in place, you can begin adding decorations to your taste.

Creating Inspiration

Before any projects begin, your kids need to be prepared and inspired to work. Artwork around the home is a good way to get kids to examine pictures and we have a great range of wall art suitable for kid’s spaces. Sometimes seasonal events might inspire creativity but if you find yourself stuck, this is an easy way to pick a topic or theme:

The Ball – Get a football made of soft material and write different random words on every patch – you might include the kids in choosing some of the topics, too. Throw the ball to each child and the topic facing them as they catch it is their project for the day. You can also expand this and have different balls for emotions, objects and places to combine as your kids get older.Click here for more ideas!
So get inspired and get your kids creating – and out of your hair.