The home workplace is a location where you may work, but it’s also your house. It might be difficult to keep both spaces organized and functioning when the two come together. There are several methods to arrange your home office in order to create an effective working environment while still having some degree of privacy.

Here are 10 creative concepts for creating an office at home.

1. Use Pinterest responsibly.

Browse for ideas, but keep in mind that such offices may not be prepared to accommodate a 50-hour workweek. The visual impact of upholstered dining room chairs is undeniable, but they won’t support your back.

Tiny antique desks won’t hold your project files, and while some people like bright colors, having a whole wall of fire engine red paint right above your computer might be fatiguing, even if it makes your workspace appear stunning in pictures.

Use bright colors in the rug, with throw pillows or framed art, to liven up the area. Functionality must come first, and beauty second, in a good home office.

2. Follow ergonomic principles.

The top of your computer screen should be at eye level or somewhat below. Your eyes will naturally close as you scan down the screen and moisten, which reduces tiredness. Ensure that your wrists are parallel to the floor while typing. If you’re short, adjust your chair so that your feet rest firmly on something–the floor or a footrest. Invest in a chair that makes you want to put in the effort.

3. Make Use of Natural Light.

“A lot of individuals, when they first put a new desk in a home office, reflexively put it right up against the wall in the darkest corner of the room,” Varone explains. “What they’ve inadvertently done is recreate the corporate cubicle.” And who wants that? Set your workstation perpendicular to the window panes. This is the ideal arrangement for enjoying the benefits of natural light and taking a break from your computer every so often to enjoy the view.

4. But Don’t Forget the Lamps.

Even in the presence of plenty of natural light, you’ll need supplementary lighting for late afternoon and early evening hours. Most overhead house illumination is insufficient for business. “It creates a sense of openness with all the warmth of a hotel lobby,” Varone adds. Try adding a few table lights to your space; these offer subtle brightness while giving interesting design.

5. Make the most of limited storage space with clever storage ideas.

Filing cabinets aren’t the most beautiful pieces of furniture, but they are essential for storing papers you use often. “The biggest problem with home offices is that there’s too much paper everywhere,” says Chauliac.

If you’re the type who requires visual proof of something to remember it exists, try magazine storage or children’s library-style display shelves.

Get beautiful bookcases if you need them—big enough that you won’t have to jam them, yet small and elegant enough to serve as a nice backdrop in your video conferences. And if you’re using the guest room? It’s likely to have a closet. Make use of the closet space by turning it into a storage-free zone with shelves.

6. Create some relaxing area.

Your desk is for productive work, but you probably need a place to relax as well. A lovely home office has a comfy chair for resting—possibly with an ottoman for your feet—as well as a table for your coffee and a fantastic light.

Add a plush blanket and a bright cushion, and you’ll want to take frequent breaks. The neglected benefit of the home office is that it provides “a much-needed area where we can turn off from today’s distractions,” according to Varone. It’s also one of the greatest things you can do for yourself in a home office.

7. Add greenery to the space.

Plants make people happier. It’s like bringing what’s outside your window into your home. Plus, because most plants can go a day or two without watering, you won’t have to work on weekends (as you would if caring for other living things, such as fish).

8. Consider your personality and preferences when deciding on a design.

However, while it’s wonderful to have family photos on your desk or around you, they can become “like wall paper” after a while if nothing is changing. They cease to remind us of anything. So turn the photographs and include mementos of achievement, funny cartoons, or even a fragrance that makes you happy—something you would definitely can’t get away with.

9. Hide things you don’t want to see.

Offices are filled with wires. Behind your desk, place a power strip and connect everything to it. When it comes to office equipment, Chauliac has no sympathy for his fellow laptop users: “I despise printers. It depresses me when I see one in use.” So that goes in the closet as well.

Don’t overlook the importance of having a printer with copying and scanning abilities. It’s possible that you’ll have to go to FedEx Office for basic operations, which may take up a significant amount of your time.

10. Overstock.

If you’re frequently dashing out of the workplace during working hours when you need things, consider setting up a meeting room in your home. Keep all of your office supplies on hand, such as pens, scissors, stapler, and postage stamps. If you enjoy having a couple of beverages during the day, consider a little fridge or coffee maker. However, do not keep your lunch in the workplace refrigerator. You do need rest, after all, and even if you have an excellent home office, it’s not necessary to spend all day in there.