While rental apartments in Branson come in a variety of floorplans and sizes, some renters may end up renting a one-bedroom or studio apartment. 

But don’t worry, creating an effective home office in a small apartment can be easy; you only need to be a bit more creative. Even if you’re struggling to work from home and feel like you don’t have enough space, here are some quick and easy tips for creating a home office.

Choose the right space

Choose the right place for your home office where people don’t congregate in the area and seldom spend their time there. Sometimes your only way is compromising with other spaces. You may find it a good idea to find a little wall area in your room, settle in the corner of your kitchen, or use a cupboard space by removing the doors.

Choose proper lighting

While most of the rental apartments in Branson use standard lighting, using proper lighting must be your top priority when you are working from home. Spending hours in front of a screen can put a strain on your eyes. When you have good lighting, it can help alleviate some of that strain and the unwanted side effects, including headaches and fatigue.

To have the proper lighting for your home office, you need to invest in adjustable light bulbs that allow you to adjust the lighting throughout the day. This lighting type will enable you to control both the brightness of your lights and even the color tone.

Manage your cables

If your space is getting messy with cords, cables and clutter, it can slow down productivity, making you feel uncomfortable. You should avoid this by tucking your cables and wires away behind your desk. You can use paper clips or zip ties to help manage them and keep them from cluttering your work space. Another good idea is to get some cable organizers.

Windows and sunlight are important to your workspace

An important aspect of any home office space is access to sunlight. Sunlight can help improve vitamin D levels in your body, and it directly relates to a person's happiness. It also maintains your body’s circadian rhythm keeping you feeling awake most of the time. If your workplace doesn’t have a window, this is another good reason to light your space well with lamps. Another good thing to consider is to place a potted plant in your home office as it can help oxygenate the area and keep you feeling calmer as well.

Keep water near you to keep hydrated all-day

Whatever water source you have, whether it’s a large bottle or a jug, always have it handy nearby, especially if your work space is not well ventilated. When you work at home, like any other office, you need to stay hydrated all day, but regular trips to the kitchen can cause procrastination and negatively affect your productivity.

Go vertical

One of the best space ideas for a home office is to go vertical. You need to install shelves that can go high up, stack your things there, and use the space below it. When you build vertically instead of horizontally, you’ll be using a small amount of floor space in your home while at the same time you are optimizing storage space, keeping everything within easy reach.

Divide a space up

When you’re struggling with finding a space to set up your home office, divide the area, so it has multiple uses. Any space like your bedroom, kitchen, or living area can easily be split up. The idea here is to keep your office space facing away from the rest of the room so you can feel like you’re in your own separate work area.

Use storage creatively

A neat and tidy area helps keep your thought process clean and driven. Try to maximize your storage space by dividing drawers up, reusing jars, hanging hooks, or even repurposing wine racks. It’s important to create a storage space for all the supplies that should be within your reach so you don’t keep moving around the house to get the things you need.

Whether you live in a studio or a small one-bedroom apartment at some of the best rental apartments in Branson, you can still create an effective home office. Even if your space is limited, you can follow these tips to boost your work time productivity and enjoy the benefits of working from home. 



Thousand Hills Realty is Branson’s premier property management company. We manage  1, 2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes, apartments and condos in the Branson and Hollister area and we would love the opportunity to help you find your next place to call home. Call us today at (417) 337-8081.