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5 tips for having a warm home office and maintaining productivity in the cold

The cold can be a productivity killer for those who work from home. Check out these tips to make your office warmer and more inviting!

By Yeska Coelho

Submitted at May 24, 2022, 8:00 AM

05 min de leitura
Home Office, by Flavia Mattar- CASACOR Paraná 2019 |

Home Office, by Flavia Mattar- CASACOR Paraná 2019 | (Eduardo Macarios)

EFC Arquitetura - Espaço Soleil Home Office, projeto da CASACOR Ribeirão Preto 2021.

EFC Arquitetura - Espaço Soleil Home Office | CASACOR Ribeirão Preto 2021 (Felipe Araujo/CASACOR)

Winter is just around the corner in Brazil, and the coldest season promises to bring lower temperatures than in previous years. The weather makes it difficult to even get out of bed in the morning, and for those who work from home it is important to seek concentration and don't let laziness take over. A cozy and warm home office is the secret to not losing productivity during the cold weather . The environment must be prepared for the arrival of the cold and offer a comfortable atmosphere, but one that allows the workflow to remain intact. Below, we have separated some simple tips that will help you prepare your home office for the arrival of winter , check it out:

1- Rugs


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Home Office, por Flavia Mattar- CASACOR Paraná 2019 | (Eduardo Macarios/CASACOR)

The rug will help to warm the floor, and thus make the environment as a whole more cozy. For those who don't want to spend the whole day working in shoes, it is a good option to ensure comfort.

2- Blankets


Blankets are very welcome and, in addition to decorating your home office chair, they can be used to make the space warmer – and, as a bonus, they also mask that desire to work under the covers.

3- Curtains


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Home Office por Patrícia Hagobian - CASACOR São Paulo 2016Leia mais (Divulgação/CASACOR)

Curtains are great allies for cold days because they protect the environment from the cold winds that can enter through the cracks in the windows. Especially if the space where you work is close to a window, it is a good idea to make this investment.

4- Portable heaters or fireplaces


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Home Office do Casal - Quadriarq_casacor_riograndedosul_2019_f (Cristiano Bauce/CASACOR)

An eco-friendly fireplace or portable heater can be your best friend on colder days. They can heat entire rooms , so the cold won't become an enemy of your productivity.

5- Coffee corner


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Projeto de Andrezza Alencar para a CASACOR SP 2021 (Evelyn Muller/CASACOR)

There's nothing like a hot drink to take a break from your routine, warm you up and bring you energy. Improvising a coffee cart can be a good bet. If you already use a home bar, the task becomes even easier: just change the drinks menu coffees, cappuccinos, teas and hot chocolates.