- The number of professionals choosing or being told to work from home is rising because of the coronavirus pandemic.
- Setting up a functional, appealing workspace can help you maintain your sanity and stay focused on your to-do list during this trying time.
- We asked experienced work-from-homers for a peek into their unique office spaces.
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As the panic surrounding the coronavirus outbreak spreads, the number of professionals choosing - or being told - to work from home as a preventive measure is rising. Even before the pandemic struck, remote work had been accelerating in the US, with about 24% of all working Americans doing their jobs remotely at least part of the time, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Whether you've always had a remote job or find yourself suddenly telecommuting in the midst of a pandemic, setting up a functional, appealing workspace can help you maintain your sanity and stay focused on your to-do list. Business Insider connected with seasoned remote workers across many industries who have set up unique and comfortable home office spaces. Here's a look into their set-ups to give you inspiration for creating your own.