The pandemic has given most professions the liberty to work from home for longer tenures. People have upgraded to bigger homes, dedicating specific spaces to a home office. A designated home office brings discipline and sanity to the work process. Here are some tips to carve out a formal space in your home for an office. 

1. Furniture arrangement – This will vary depending on the nature of work or profession. A software developer or a coder required to work only on his computer will need an adjustable table and a comfortable chair to work. Alternatively, a designer working with rolls of paper and a computer will need a larger table preferably facing the window. Identify your tools, and plan your workspace accordingly.
2. Appropriate background- Virtual calls are a daily schedule for most professionals, for which, a clutter-free background is a must. A teacher might require a chalkboard in the background, while a doctor might need certificates and achievements. Most people prefer a blank backdrop that allows crisp communication with limited distractions. 
3. Lighting- Light plays a vital role in setting the mood and encouraging one to work. Light fixtures should be arranged, so that the light falls on the person or the work desk and not directly on the laptop screen. The switchboards for these lights must be accessible and the wiring must not disrupt the workspace.