Modern Home Office Ideas to Boost Productivity

Working from home may have started as a pandemic response, but employee satisfaction shows it's here to stay (at least part of the time). Many people had to turn certain areas of their homes into dedicated office spaces but staying productive at home can be challenging.

Productivity hinges on your ability to create a space for focused work in your own home. If you’re finding it hard to stay focused in your home office, there are several steps you can take to create a more comfortable working environment. From smart lighting to automated climate control, Somfy makes it easy to boost home office productivity.

Smart Lighting for Home Offices

Having the right lighting makes a huge difference for working in the home office. Lighting that’s too harsh or too dim will strain your vision, impacting how effectively you can think and work over the hours. If you are experiencing headaches or straining to see your computer screen, you may be a victim of poor office lighting.

Improving the lighting in your home office is an investment in your home and your health. Smart lighting, connected by Wi-Fi, can be set to create the right lighting according to the time of day. For example, you may set the smart lighting to mimic the bright, blue-white light of daylight to stay alert during work hours. Smart lighting can even be coupled with sensors, such as daylight sensors, so the lightbulbs automatically adjust to outdoor conditions or motion sensors, so you don’t waste energy illuminating an empty room.

Somfy’s home automation solution is compatible with Philips HUE lights. Alternatively, you can add RTS lighting receivers to any lights you already have, and still use a Somfy remote or the TaHoma switch app to control them.

The Importance of Natural Lighting

No matter how clever the smart lighting, nothing beats natural light streaming in through the windows. Studies show that natural lighting boosts creativity and lowers anxiety. Having natural light during the day will even help you sleep deeper at night-time.

For fine-tuned control over natural lighting, motorise your internal blinds. With centralised control from a Somfy remote, or the magic of voice control, you can do this all without having to leave your workstation.

Maintaining a Comfortable Temperature

Not only do motorised blinds help you regulate natural light, but they also help you maintain a comfortable temperature in your home office. Being too hot or too cold makes it impossible to focus on the task at hand.

Somfy's smart home controls enable perfect climate control, allowing you to schedule your blinds to open and close at certain times throughout the day. You can take it a step further and connect your blinds to outdoor temperature sensors so they automatically open and close to maintain a comfortable indoor environment year-round.

Create a Better Home Office Environment

With the new routine of working from home, invest in your career by taking a few steps to improve home office productivity. Convenient, automated lighting control and ergonomic furniture can have a huge impact on your work.

To learn more about smart controls for your lighting and window furnishings, speak to your local Somfy Expert today.