Cool Concentration: Productive Home Working In A Heatwave

Summer weather is always unpredictable, with high temperatures and long balmy days never quite being guaranteed in the UK. But amidst the showers, storms and chilly evenings, we do get some periods of brilliant sunshine, which can make home working a challenge.

Whilst lots of commercial offices are fitted with air conditioning, this is not always the case for home desk spaces, where soaring indoor temperatures will inevitably impact concentration. Fortunately, there are lots of techniques you can use to make this more bearable - read on to find out more.



Light Levels

Bright sunlight shining through your windows may be pleasant on a normal day, but while you’re working this can contribute to unbearable daytime temperatures. Invest in lightweight curtains or blinds that block out the sun’s heat whilst still allowing for some ambience to enter the room.

Hydration

It can be difficult to drink enough water during the work day, especially if your home office is positioned at a distance from the kitchen. Consider bringing a large bottle of water into your office that you can pour out and refill over the day. Equally, you may wish to consider scheduling water breaks into your work from home calendar.

Relaxed Schedules

Productivity isn’t always achieved by packing your schedule throughout the day. This approach can quickly lead to burnout, especially on hot days. Instead, try to mark out short sessions for deep focus, giving you more time to stretch, refuel and step away from your screen. Over the course of the day, this approach should allow you to be more productive and efficient.

Decluttering

A cluttered workspace can be disruptive at the best of times, but particularly during a heatwave. If your desk or home office is disorganised, then you will inevitably waste time finding the resources that you need, where messiness can also negatively impact you on a psychological level. Investing in high quality storage solutions can help you to combat this, where the benefits of a put together work environment can’t be overstated.

JA Horne Starlight: Home Office Furniture To Keep You On Track

At JA Horne Starlight, we specialise in bespoke office furniture pieces, where this kind of extra care and attention means that you’re guaranteed to end up with quality products that serve you on a daily basis.

We design and install made to measure desks, bespoke cabinets and shelving to help you to keep your workspace clutter free. This kind of organisation will allow you to be your most productive self when working from home, even on the warmest days.

Speak to us on 0114 250 0161 to find out more about how we can assist you.