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1. 4 Home Office Essentials for Home-Based Professionals
Home offices have become common in houses not only across Australia, but all over
the world. Having one has many benefits, especially for business-savvy individuals
who prefer working in less stressful environments and enjoy having a work-life
balance. This is why the demand for sustainable, modern quarters has dramatically
risen over the years.
The design, setting, and ambience of the office have a huge impact on the home,
making it absolutely important for the homeowner to think about the features and
amenities they want in the space. Thinking about these features carefully ensures the
space is maximised.
Here is a list of home office essentials one should have to be more productive:
Custom Quarters
Ideally, a home office should have a
different environment or feel from the rest
of the home. Some use home extensions as
their offices or convert their basement into
a den. To separate the home and office
settings more clearly, though, it is better
to set up a specialised quarter right
outside the house. Studio granny flats and
container homes are common choices for

2. such.
Backup Power Source
While power outages are unlikely to happen frequently or last for days on end, it pays
to be ready in case the worst happens. Home-based professionals should always have
a backup power source so they can work even when the power is down.
Reliable Internet Connection
The Internet is one of the primary
channels for communication and
information exchange nowadays. One
should make sure they have fast and
secure Internet connectivity.
Ergonomic Workstation
A desk chair built for comfort and a table
specifically designed for long work hours are
just the basics. One must also choose space-
saving storage boxes, cabinets, or drawers in
their home offices. As they do not have to
share the space with another person, they
can design the floor plan to suit their
personal specifications.
Home offices combine the best of both worlds. Home-based professionals, however,
need to have these things to ensure they get to be productive and still have a good
work-life balance.
References:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/kevinkruse/2012/12/18/benefits-working-from-home/
http://grandesignswa.com.au/
http://safetyatworkblog.com/2009/05/14/how-many-australians-work-from-home/