{"id":32968,"date":"2021-11-15T15:00:20","date_gmt":"2021-11-15T15:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maxconstruction.qc.ca\/?p=32968"},"modified":"2026-02-02T18:22:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T18:22:07","slug":"home-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.maxconstruction.qc.ca\/en\/home-office\/","title":{"rendered":"How to set up a home office?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; min_height=&#8221;149.8px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Texte&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;1px||13px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;32px|||||&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>In 2022, the popularity of telework is not about to run out of steam, on the contrary. The number of workers having to adapt to teleworking is higher than ever. Thus, more and more people are looking to create a space for this purpose, but the challenge is not always simple.<\/p>\n<p>When possible, favoring a room entirely dedicated to the office will allow better concentration, away from the distractions of the rest of the household. However, for many, it is unfortunately impossible to sacrifice an entire room just for an office.<\/p>\n<p>In those cases, the layout needs to be rethink in order to integrate the office area to the rest of the house. In order to adapt to the available space, it will be important to choose elements that will fit well together and that will not create any wasted space.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3>Office corner in the living room<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.maxconstruction.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/1-1.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-22px|||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;19px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The living room is probably the room where there is the most space available to set up your office area. By rethinking the layout, it is sometimes possible to free up enough space to install a standard office desk. For smaller spaces, it is possible to transform a bookcase or a storage unit into an office or simply attach a shelf to the wall to work on.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-14px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;71px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3>Work space in the kitchen<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.maxconstruction.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Texte&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;1px||13px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The kitchen can be a practical space for your office since it is usually one of the brightest rooms in the house. By redesigning the space, it is often possible to add a small, dedicated corner for your office.<\/p>\n<p>You can also take this opportunity to refresh your kitchen !<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;40px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;24px||7px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3>Office in the bedroom<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.maxconstruction.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/3.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;16px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The bedroom is a nice alternative for those seeking tranquility. This more secluded and peaceful room will promote concentration. Being a closed room, it offers you the possibility of being completely away from the activities of the household.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-14px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;27px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;13px||-15px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;14px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Working space under the stairs<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.maxconstruction.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/4.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Texte&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;1px||13px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Often misused or used for storage, the space under the stairs is to be considerate when installing an office area. 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