Nirav Choksi's home office is approximately 500 sq. ft. in size on the terrace of his Mumbai house.
Nirav Choksi, Co-Founder & CEO, CredAble, works from his home office that is approximately 500 sq. ft. in size on the terrace of his Mumbai house in King's Circle.
"It has an oak room feel, with furniture make of dark oak wood with two black lazy-boys for the den. The workspace is an Italian marble long table with seating for two," he says.
Observing the consequences and impact of COVID-19, CredAble begun work from home well in advance.
"I was thus working from my home office when the lockdown was announced. I already had a fully functional home office before the lockdown. I just ensured that I brought in my additional screens, bluetooth mouse, keyboard and other peripherals. I also upgraded my work chair," he says.
Nirav Choksi spend about eight-10 hours at his home office. Gadget choice "Since work from home was indefinite, it was very important to have an even comfortable seating than earlier where it wouldn’t be an issue to be seated for hours working in the day. That being so, I switched to a relaxing and tranquil chair," he says.
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Take home "I brought some of the paintings and artefacts and team pictures that I had in my office to my home office and some of the books that were on my book shelf. They remind me of my work comfort zone and my team-mates," he shares.
Nirav Choksi has two black lazy-boys for his den. Expensive buy "I don’t really have anything expensive as such other than my single malt and wine collection. I was gifted a limited edition tequila for my birthday during the lockdown to add to my collection," he says.
Next purchase "My home office is very comfortable as it is now. There is nothing in my opinion that is really needed at the moment for the space," he says.
Time spent "I spend about eight-10 hours at my home office and my family is more than welcome to come in. There are two work spaces which are often shared by my wife or dad," he says.
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Nirav Choksi feels his home office is very comfortable now. Hobby high "I re-kindled my hobby and passion for cooking during the lockdown. I did get some dining furniture and a clay oven setup in my terrace overlooking the den during the lockdown. The setup allows me to be enthusiastically work and look forward to the time I can spend cooking for my family," he says.
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Celebrity invitee 'I would love to have Warren Buffet over. I have been a great admirer of his business, investment, people and life philosophy and it would be a dream come true to share a cherry coke and steak with him in my den," he ends.
Stop Using Your Bed For Work. 5 Tips To Create The Right WFH Space
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Since working from home is the new norm, its best to get it right. Rhea Khurrana, Founder of Re | Arrange, shares her easy tips on how to make sure your work space helps you get into office mode.
Since working from home is the new norm, its best to get it right. Rhea Khurrana, Founder of Re | Arrange, shares her easy tips on how to make sure your work space helps you get into office mode.
One of the most important things would be to avoid using your bed as it’s easier to slip into a lazy mode. Instead try and find a small nook/corner where you can sit up and work. Decorate the space in a way that would look like your work desk so you feel the same energy as you would get from sitting on your office desk. This could be anything such as your pen stand at work, etc.
One of the most important things would be to avoid using your bed as it’s easier to slip into a lazy mode. Instead try and find a small nook/corner where you can sit up and work. Decorate the space i..
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If you have no option but to use your bed or if you are someone who loves working from your bed, it’s important to have some sort of a table. This could be in the form of a movable folding tray, trolley, side table, etc. This would keep your alignment right during work and give your some form of formality.
If you have no option but to use your bed or if you are someone who loves working from your bed, it’s important to have some sort of a table. This could be in the form of a movable folding tray, trol..
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If you do not want to occupy too much space in your room with a table, make use of a floating table that you can pull in and out as and when required. This is ideal for the work from home feel and you can keep customising it as per your frame of mind.
If you do not want to occupy too much space in your room with a table, make use of a floating table that you can pull in and out as and when required. This is ideal for the work from home feel and yo..
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Placing the home desk near a window is also great to get sufficient natural light for warmth and positivity. It really helps in productivity. Keeping planters and essence on the desk also improves the concentration and focus while working.
Placing the home desk near a window is also great to get sufficient natural light for warmth and positivity. It really helps in productivity. Keeping planters and essence on the desk also improves th..
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Lastly, it’s important to ensure all your supplies are accessible to you. This can be done by placing all the work stuff together on a shelf or using a vertical storage method.
Lastly, it’s important to ensure all your supplies are accessible to you. This can be done by placing all the work stuff together on a shelf or using a vertical storage method.
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