Home Office Design Mistakes & How To Set One Up In Any Room

In this video, I’ll go through four common mistakes people make when designing a home office as well as the process to go through to set up a home office in any room.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:19 - Four Common Mistakes
04:50 - Determine Your Needs
05:30 - Find The Best Location
06:34 - Desk & Chair That Matches Your Space
07:38 - Add Personal Touches
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[@lolcatmaroon]

I think a really popular video would be how to create a hybrid home office and guest bedroom. This is the most sought after thing for houses under a million in the UK.

[@lolcatmaroon]

Ideally do one for a space that's 12' x 12' with one window opposite the door! ;)

[@alexuqt]

Could u find any video about exactly this?

[@ElDesperado90]

I’d love to see a video on how to plan and design a dedicated home office room from scratch as most videos on KZbin just show to do incorporate it in a living room or so.

[@Danielle.Jensen]

Omg I was just checking to see if you posted a new video 😅 love your channel ❤ can’t wait to use all your tips to decorate my apartment one day

[@jinlu4]

Yay! Another upload! :D Love your tips

[@meep9683]

I love the things you point out

[@mamaandharry4573]

Minimalist desk essential, but keep the “Knick knacks” and stationary etc nearby as being practical is important too

[@Deb.-.]

I do like the white table nice and simple.

[@BeeBee-ku1ym]

I really like that you provide links 👍

[@micheleharris3506]

I have 2 sliding doors. They came with vertical blinds which I don’t like. I’d like something that won’t take up a lot of visual space, and simple. I do need privacy at night but during the day I open them for the sunlight. Thanks for your recommendation. Michele

[@zoeycasa6497]

Neat video. Thank-you

[@Micha-bp5om]

The problem is that ergonomical chairs are often not that nice. I picked the markus chair from Ikea. Fir me it was important to be comfortable and it suites the standing desk quite good

[@victorsaisse1340]

Great tips

[@AzzyWazzy0405]

Thanks for the tips! Great as usual, much appreciated. I need to set up a hone office in my open plan living room/kitchen/dining space as I don't want it to contaminate my bedroom Restful vibes (one of those who do not like TV in room). I have a young son who plays xbox on TV. How do I delineate a work zone effectively? Thanks in advance!

[@mgaming7]

Uplift Desks are fantastic. a little on the high side but for $1200, it can't be beat

[@dancingbetweenus]

Thanks for the video! I'm wondering what would be considered too big of a desk for a space? I do art and design so a long desk is a dream, but I also don't want the room to feels too cramped, would be great to get any advice from you regarding that. Thank you!

[@HeronCoyote1234]

I just got a new desk to replace the card table that was unstable. I have a cat. He uses my leather office chair as a scratching post (ignoring the scratching posts around the room). The new desk has two cubby holes which he loves to relax or hide in. My old desk had my cousin’s bargello quilt as a tablecloth. That quilt is now hung up on the wall behind my desk.

[@Deb.-.]

Wow, I have had several cats and never have they touched the leather furniture as in scratching. I think it is most unusual. 🤥

[@onniaram]

Hi Reynard :) Thank you for your informative, straight-to-the point videos Could you give some advice on how to delimit (psychologically or otherwise) the home office from the bedroom, when one cannot place the office in any other room? Thank you!

[@vextf2]

I have the same problem! Hope he makes a video covering this topic...

[@epbosquet]

This is from another channel, but might help you! In this case, the bed was elevated so it created a sense of "other zone" and avoided temptations to get into bed kzbin.info/www/bejne/qX3PYZiBaa1qnbM I hope it helps!

[@reynardlowell]

I just gave my in-depth thought to this on another comment!

[@vextf2]

Hello Reynard, I loved the video as usual, but I have a problem. I'm a college student and I live with my parents, our apartment is very small, and for my studies I must incorporate a "Home Office" in my bedroom. What kind of suggestions do you have in this scenario? Maybe is this something worth of a video idea? 👀

[@flystar1999]

I thought about that question too. Usually the "experts" would tell you that you should decorate your bedroom that would put you in sleep mode and design your workspace that would keep you sober--make sense, but how about when you need to set up an office in the bedroom?

[@adviceologie]

When I was in high-school and later in Uni in a dorm, I assigned a role to every space in my room. My dorm room was very small, but I managed to make it work! So my bed is off limits and is only for sleeping, my carpet was my chill cocooning area, i had a reading area as well! My work area, which was my desk, had everything I needed to work efficiently and better! Assigning a « role » to every space in your room makes it easier for your brain to (1) stay disciplined (2) stay focused! I hope this helps ✨☺️

[@flystar1999]

@@adviceologie That sounds cool and interesting, Thansk for sharing!

[@reynardlowell]

I used to have a desk in my bedroom as well! Some of the things I found helpful are: 1. Dividing them into zones (work zone, sleeping zone, reading zone, etc) depending on how big your room is. Require a bit discipline, but helps the brain associate each zones for a specific task. Can even use divider or curtain if you want to take it a bit further. 2. Desk facing away from the bed (face a wall, window, anything other than bed). 3. Lighting - very important! Layer them, task ambiance etc. This will help guide our circadian rhythm, so cooler temperature and brighter when you need to work during the day, and warmer when you try to relax - similar to how the sun works. Especially helpful when the room lacks natural light. And having a shutdown ritual after finishing work/study is helpful as well. You can read more about this from author Cal Newport.

[@vextf2]

@@reynardlowell Thank you Reynard!

[@mazjohansson9250]

Where is that pastel artwork above the desk from?? Thank you!

[@glassesjp]

I love your videos and your tips! This video was great as well. I would love to ask though. I live in the US and all your amazing furniture suggestions are Australian companies that don't ship out of Australia. It would be so helpful if you sometimes suggested furniture companies that ship all over. Im just being selfish but again love your stuff and the furniture you use. Thank you!

[@zgb3l]

We’re moving and i work at the dining table right now and have yoga mat laying permanently behind me haha cuz my baaaaack omg

[@cristinadepasion8189]

new subscriber here i love your idea

[@089sailboot1]

I wonder what your recommendations are if you get yourself a carpenter-made home office for a very small space. So something like 120-140cm wide.

[@fredo9999]

In your intro at 0:08 you show that "magnetic" pencil incl. holder - what product is that? I would love to add that to my desk to avoid having my pencil flying around on the desk all the time.

[@cpostclothesrack2012]

THIS MAN IS A GODSEND!!!!! I LOVE HIS IDEAS.

[@ahmedabdal-aziz8974]

Great video but I have a question ... I have 27 inch monitor .. Is a 70 cm depth enough or 80 cm depth is more comfortable ? thanks alot

[@jacquelynnacopoulos1278]

Hello, Congratulations Cool 👍👏👏👏

[@Vlamp1]

Hi Reynard, can you let me know the details of the chair at the right thumbnail? It is so beautiful

[@remka2000]

For decent wifi coverage you could also use repeaters/mesh solutions if your home office ends up in the basement or the garden shed (yeah, I am married😊). There are a couple of brands out there that do just that (Asus, Google, Netgear, etc.). For chairs, a possible (read cheaper) alternative to Herman Miller & consorts might be a good gaming chair. Sure they tend to look tacky, but your back will thank you if you spend 8 to 10 hours sitting on it everyday. Stand up desks are also a good option, Ikea has some manual ones that won't break the bank.

[@reynardlowell]

Great advice here!

[@MHeitzman-xj2jf]

who makes the monitor stand you have in your video (4:27)?

[@cherrys0124]

4:27 where is the monitor stand from?

[@helloasroma]

For those living in studio or 1 bedroom apartments, is it better to set up your home office in your bedroom or living room?

[@heidiwillsher]

Either would be fine, and I suggest a ladder shelf with a fold down desk, they are space saving, functional and look nice. My daughter has one in her bedroom. When the desk isn't in use, fold it up and everything is hidden away. Google it and you'll see what I mean. I'm sure you'll like it

[@crispylittlekitty]

WHERE DID YOU GET THAT AMAZING SWEATER?!! Big fan!!

[@crispylittlekitty]

Omg you linked it. Thank you!!!

[@4bianchi]

what model is that monitor? The 4k or QHD version? I'm using em 27 4k dell, but I mostly do sheets and my company`s system. Not getting very used to que extra real state and proportions. Very weird for someone used to 1080p 23 inch. I hate apple and how they make you addicted to retina displays. The way that windows renders it s fonts is way better for different displays. I might go back to dual 24inch monitors and get used to pixelization

[@cpostclothesrack2012]

Can u pls do a vid on footrests

[@DonnieGQX]

Where can we find that chair that's shown @ 8:00

[@Max-yb8ze]

Can someone please Tell me what pencil + stand HE uses in that Video?

[@gabsasusual]

feedback: on the title slides on your videos avoid white background since it’s too bright for the eyes

[@kadincetanner5080]

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[@jeffreybuoncristiano]

link to cardigan? pleeeease!

[@reynardlowell]

There you go - rstyle.me/+7KZBI8OVA5CzeHf4ZNzhJA

[@beamarlo3962]

I was looking for ideas about WHERE to put your office when you have NO space, not good chair, good desk, good lighting lol...

[@neraknerak]

I like your videos a lot but could you show the room more, slowly and point out the details you are talking about with a lot of examples?

[@sivastark6851]

First One ❤️

[@icemeoutlikeelsa]

4:35 where is that from?

[@Micha-bp5om]

KVISSLE ikea

[@corgikun2579]

is his home office, he has a video about it

[@THE.ANONYMOUSSS]

I DO NOT HAVE A PRIVET ROOM...WHAT SHOULD I DO I WANNA HAVE A OFFICE BUT MY HOUSE IS SOOOO NOISY AND BUSY WITH 4 PEOPLE THAT ARE ALWAYS TALKING AND MAKING NOISE AND ALSO COMING IN ROOM FOR TAKE SHOWER OR WHAT EVER.....WHAT IS YOUR ADVICE FOR ME ?

[@vineramazani]

ID on cardidan?

[@reynardlowell]

It's from French Connection - rstyle.me/+7KZBI8OVA5CzeHf4ZNzhJA

[@rgon6593]

Hot to fix Design Mistakes videos, change the speed to 1.25

[@svetlana-1970]

I invite you to my Moscow apartment as soon as you fully decorate your house 🌝😁🤩😊

[@p0xstep]

You don't really need an ergo/pc chair, you just need a good chair. A good dining chair (vitra/fritzhansen etc.) will be ergonomically better than an ergo chair in the same price range. Plus they're not hideous to look at :/

[@lowwastehighmelanin]

Not necessarily. Depends on your employment situation tbh. My job REQUIRES that we follow ergo principles at home and if you complain about pain they schedule an ergo consult. It impacts health insurance rates.

[@hectormejia499]

As someone who spends 8-10 hours in a desk, not so sure I agree with that. A good ergo chair and a good comfortable desk are 100% worth the investment

[@p0xstep]

​@@hectormejia499 A good ergo chair (herman miller, humanscale etc.) sure, my point is cheap ergo chairs will not be more ergonomically better than a good dining chair. Ergo chairs also requires you to lean back while working to get the full "ergonomic" experience, which not everyone does.

[@hectormejia499]

@@p0xstep Ahh well yes, that is a good point :D

[@TheKaurK]

Absolutely. I have a pretty chair with a pillow and it has been much more comfortable and better for my posture than all the ergo chairs combined from the past. And I do 8-10 hours every day.

[@jasonbritto6946]

He does not have an active voice but it's kinda norm

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[@bs-7moto646]

Read chat gpt 😂

[@stone301]

I hate to sound really mean but everything in the thumbnail looks like it’s from Target