How to Make Your Home More Remote Work Friendly

The shift to remote work has fundamentally changed how we think about our living spaces. What was once just a place to relax after a long day at the office has now become our professional headquarters, personal sanctuary, and everything in between. Creating a remote work friendly environment isn't just about throwing a desk in the corner of your bedroom anymore. It requires thoughtful planning, intentional design choices, and the right foundation to support both productivity and work-life balance.

Whether you're a full-time remote employee, a hybrid worker, or someone who occasionally needs to focus on projects from home, your living space plays a bigger role in your professional success than you might realize. The good news? Making your home truly remote work friendly doesn't require a complete renovation or an enormous budget. What it does require is understanding the key elements that support focused work while maintaining the comfort and functionality of a true home.

Our Top 6 Tips on Making Your Home As Remote Work Friendly as Can Be

While every home is different, there are a few tips and tricks that everyone can use to make things a bit easier when you’re WFH. 

1. Establish a Dedicated Workspace

The single most important step in building a remote work friendly setup is establishing a dedicated workspace. This doesn't necessarily mean you need an entire room, though that's ideal. What matters is having a consistent place where work happens and ends.

To make this happen, you’ve gotta have physical separation. In fact, it matters more than most people think. When your workspace is also your dining table or couch, your brain never fully switches between work mode and home mode. A dedicated space creates mental boundaries that help you stay focused during work hours and disconnect when you're done.

And if you're working with limited square footage, get creative! A corner of your living room can become a legitimate office with the right furniture arrangement. Room dividers or strategically placed plants can create visual separation. The key is consistency: train your brain to associate that specific spot with work.

2. Get Your Lighting Right

Lighting is everything, but depending on the space, you’ll probably need to tweak your approach a bit. Regardless, there are a few rules of thumb that we always advise our residents to follow. 

1. Position your desk near a window for natural light, but set up perpendicular to it so light comes from the side without creating glare on your screen.
2. Add task lighting for evening work sessions and overcast days when natural light isn't enough.

3. Set Yourself Up for the Long Haul by Taking Ergonomics Seriously

When you’re working remotely, your setup isn’t temporary — it’s your office. And if your body isn’t supported properly, you’ll feel it fast. Neck stiffness, lower back pain, tight shoulders, wrist soreness — these are all common signs that your workspace isn’t working the way it should be. 

A few smart adjustments can completely change how your workday feels.

3.1 Start with monitor height.

Your screen should sit at eye level so you’re not constantly tilting your head downward. Looking down at a laptop for hours at a time creates strain in your neck and upper spine. If you’re using a laptop, consider:

• A laptop stand to raise the screen
• A stack of sturdy books as a temporary lift
• An external monitor if you want a more permanent setup

3.2 Invest in a chair that supports your lower back.

A quality office chair is one of the most important pieces of your remote setup. When you're spending eight-plus hours at a desk, lumbar support prevents long-term strain and fatigue. 

Look for:

• Adjustable height
• Built-in lumbar support
• Armrests that allow your shoulders to relax
• A seat depth that lets you sit back fully without cutting off circulation

If your chair forces you to lean forward or slouch, it’s working against you.

3.3 Check your body positioning.

Small alignment tweaks make a big difference over time:

• Feet should rest flat on the floor (or on a footrest)
• Knees should be roughly level with or slightly lower than your hips
• Elbows should sit at about a 90-degree angle when typing
• Wrists should stay neutral — not bent upward or downward

When everything is aligned, you’ll notice you feel less drained at the end of the day.

One of the advantages of a townhome layout — like those at The Rowhomes at Greyhound Park — is that you can create a dedicated workspace where this setup can stay consistent. You’re not resetting your office at the kitchen counter every evening. You can leave your monitor where it belongs and keep your ergonomic flow intact.

4. Get Your Sound Management Under Control

You can have the perfect desk setup, but if your space echoes or every background sound makes it into your meetings, it’s distracting for you and everyone on the call.

Sound management is one of the most overlooked parts of creating a remote-friendly living space, but it makes a huge difference.

4.1 Soften the room first.

Hard surfaces reflect sound, which creates echo. Adding texture absorbs noise and improves audio quality instantly. Consider incorporating:

• Area rugs (especially if you have hard flooring)
• Curtains or fabric window treatments
• Upholstered furniture
• Throw pillows or fabric wall décor
• Bookshelves (books naturally absorb sound)

Even a few soft additions can noticeably reduce that hollow sound during video calls.

4.2 Use tools that create focus.

If background noise is unavoidable, technology helps. Many remote workers rely on:

• White noise machines to mask outside sounds
• High-quality noise-canceling headphones
• Microphones with background noise filtering
• Apps that reduce ambient noise during calls

These small upgrades can dramatically improve call clarity and reduce stress.

4.3 Create boundaries if you share your space.

If you live with roommates, a partner, or family, communication is key. Establish simple systems that prevent interruptions:

• Quiet hours during key meeting blocks
• A closed door as a signal you’re on a call
• A small sign or light indicator during video meetings
• Shared calendars for important presentations or calls

It doesn’t have to be complicated — it just needs to be clear.

One of the biggest advantages of a multi-level townhome is separation. When your workspace isn’t directly next to your living room or kitchen, you have more control over both sound and privacy. That kind of physical separation makes it easier to stay focused and feel professional — even when you’re working from home full-time.

5. Ensure You’ve Got Adequate Space for a Remote Work Friendly Office

Here's something that doesn't get discussed enough: you need actual physical space to make remote work friendly setups work. All the productivity tips and ergonomic furniture in the world can't compensate for trying to work effectively in a cramped studio.

Space gives you options. It lets you create that separate office area without sacrificing your living room. It allows you to host video calls without worrying that your unmade bed is in the frame. And it provides the psychological breathing room to maintain boundaries between your work life and personal life.

Three-bedroom homes with bonus rooms or four-bedroom layouts (like ours here at the Rowhomes at Greyhound Park!)  are particularly well-suited for creating a remote work friendly environment. That extra room becomes your dedicated office, a space you can close the door on at the end of the day.

6. Get Set Up with Great Internet Connection

Your internet connection can make or break your remote work experience. When evaluating a home for remote work compatibility, internet infrastructure should be near the top of your checklist.

Internet and Connectivity Essentials:

• Make sure you have access to high-speed internet in your area before committing to a place.
• If you're doing bandwidth-intensive work like video editing or design, you might need more robust speeds than the average household.
• Run speed tests at different times of day to check for slowdowns during peak hours.

Other Power and Electrical Considerations:

• Make sure your home's electrical system can handle multiple devices, monitors, printers, and equipment running simultaneously.
• Check for adequate outlets in your workspace to avoid running extension cords across the room.
• Think carefully about the placement of outlets when choosing which room will become your office.

Why The Rowhomes at Greyhound Park Are Perfect for Remote Professionals

This is where thoughtful home design meets the practical needs of remote workers. The Rowhomes at Greyhound Park in Commerce City were built with modern living in mind, including the reality that many of us now work from home.

We Have Space and Layout Advantages

Remote work only works long-term if your home supports it. One of the biggest benefits of The Rowhomes at Greyhound Park is the layout itself. The three-bedroom homes include a flexible bonus room designed to function as an office, guest space, or playroom, while the four-bedroom layouts give you even more room to dedicate a space solely to work.

Because each townhome spans three levels, there’s built-in separation between the different parts of your day. Your office doesn’t have to share space with your living room or kitchen. At the end of the workday, physically moving upstairs or downstairs creates a natural transition — a subtle but important cue that work is done. As we’ve said time and time again, this kind of separation is difficult to recreate in a smaller, single-level apartment.

We Have Terrific Modern Infrastructure

Working from home means relying heavily on your home’s systems. Multiple monitors, chargers, desk lamps, routers, and other devices can quickly overwhelm outdated electrical setups. The Rowhomes were designed with modern living in mind, including updated electrical systems that can comfortably handle today’s tech-heavy routines.

Smart home features, like smart thermostats, also make a noticeable difference. You can maintain a comfortable temperature in your workspace throughout the day without over-conditioning your entire home. It’s a small convenience that adds up over time — especially during long workweeks.

We Have Practical Features That Make Your Day to Day So Much Easier

Beyond layout and infrastructure, everyday functionality matters. Attached two-car garages provide valuable storage so hobbies, gear, and seasonal items don’t compete with your workspace. That extra breathing room helps keep your living areas feeling organized and intentional.

Inside, open-concept living areas allow you to close the door on your office and fully step into your evening routine. And private outdoor spaces offer an easy way to take a quick mental break between meetings — something that’s hard to replicate in many traditional apartment communities.

Location, Location, Location

Being remote work friendly isn't just about what's inside your four walls. Your location plays a significant role in whether working from home feels sustainable long-term. At The Rowhomes at Greyhound Park, our residents get to experience the following due to our amazing location: 

• Walking distance to coffee shops, transit options, and grocery stores means you're not isolated when working from home.
• Close proximity to parks and outdoor spaces provides mental health breaks during the workday.
• Access to basketball courts, volleyball courts, and walking trails means you can step outside for a quick reset when you've been staring at a screen for hours.
• Mountain views offer a gorgeous visual break from your monitor.
• Quick access to Denver International Airport and highways heading into the Rockies creates flexibility for business travel and weekend recreation.

Privacy and Noise Control are Hardwired into Our Townhomes 

If you live with a partner, roommates, or family, creating a remote work friendly setup needs to accommodate multiple people working simultaneously. You need to coordinate schedules, manage noise, and respect professional boundaries.

Our spacious layouts across multiple levels allow different household members to work without interfering with each other. If your partner takes video meetings and you do focused writing, you can set up in different parts of the home without worrying about background noise.

Private garages add sound separation too. Traffic noise, neighbors, and delivery trucks stay outside your living space rather than right outside your office window.

You’ve Got the Flexibility You Need to Have Your Home Serve You

Creating a remote work friendly home means thinking about flexibility. Your career might evolve. You might need different equipment or shift from solo work to heavy collaboration. Your household might grow.

Your townhome’s bonus room would actually address this! Today it's your office. Next year it might become a nursery while you move your workspace to a different bedroom. Flexibility to reconfigure as your needs change makes a home work for remote professionals long-term.

Building Your Ideal Remote Work Friendly Environment

Creating a remote work friendly home is about more than just a quiet corner and stable internet. It's about having the right amount of space configured to support productivity while preserving your quality of life. Location, infrastructure, and flexibility all matter when your home becomes your workplace.

Remote work has permanently changed what we need from our homes. We're asking our living spaces to serve more functions than ever, and they need to deliver without making us feel like we're living in an office.

The Rowhomes at Greyhound Park represent thoughtful design that recognizes these realities. With dedicated space for offices, modern infrastructure, and layouts that create natural separation between work and life, they're built for how people actually live and work today. That's what makes a home truly remote work friendly.