The home, for most of us, is the backdrop of our personal experience with the coronavirus pandemic and will remain connected with it in our memories. The understanding of the function and meaning of our residential environments has been changed as a result.

One of the first needs we had to respond to during the lockdown was how to successfully integrate an office into our homes. Working and learning from home brings with it a cognitive challenge: finding focus in chaos. Rooms and daily routines have to be rethought to maximise productivity.

Is my workspace soundproof for online meetings? Does my chair enable ergonomic sitting for hours on end? Can I vary my working position during the day with a height-adjustable table or by relocating to different settings within the home? Below are five tips on how to rethink your workspace.