How a Custom Window Tint Improves Productivity at Home

Keeps the Room Cooler

A recent CareerBuilder survey revealed that 67% of employees said working in an office that was too hot impacted their productivity.

While working from home comes with many benefits, including being able to bump the thermostat up or down, you have to consider your energy bills. Installing a custom window tint reduces heat gain, the term for when the temperature goes up in a room due to heat from the sun.

UV rays not only raise the temperature in the room, but they also cause color to fade, damaging upholstery. More importantly, UVA and UVB rays can cause skin issues and may even lead to cancer.

In the Sunshine State, it's vitally important to protect yourself and take precautions. Think about how much time you spend in your home office, and then consider how much a window tint could protect you against both UVA and UVB rays.



Creating a safer and more comfortable room are two ways office window tinting can help you focus on your work again.

Reduces Glare

Have you ever been working at your desk only to have the sun cast a glare on your computer screen? Not only does glare on the monitor make it hard to see what's on the screen, but it can also cause you to strain your eyes. Straining your eyes can lead to headaches, which can then lead to a dip in productivity.

If glare is a common problem, you can move your entire office layout around, but in small spaces, that may not be an option. You could install blinds or window treatments, but closing those also makes the room darker.

Plus, having natural light in the room can boost the amount of vitamin D you get and improve your mood. Both of these benefits are great for productivity.



Installing a window tint in your home office reduces glare while still letting you enjoy the view from outside and letting in enough natural light.

Added Privacy

In an office space, a lack of privacy often makes it harder for workers to concentrate. Everything from ringing phones to employees chatting with one another near your desk can cause your focus to waver. At home, you might be the only one using your office space, but this doesn't mean there aren't distractions.

Sometimes what can help you focus best is more privacy in your home office. Usually, this means closing the door to reduce interruptions, but you can also add privacy with window films.



If your home office faces a sidewalk, parking lot, or busy street, you may want that added privacy. A privacy window film keeps people from looking into your office, which can even help deter theft.

Makes Your Home Office Look Professional

Not only do window tints make a room more comfortable, but they also make the office appear more professional. A well-kept office makes you want to get to work, which can help boost productivity.

If your office space looks more professional, you're going to feel like a professional using it, even when you're at home. It'll feel like a room where you buckle down and get work done. That can put you in the right frame of mind to focus and start checking tasks off your "to-do" list.



Also, if you bring clients to your home office, you want the room to look and feel professional, so those clients feel comfortable working with you. Window tinting can help make your home office space look and feel more like a business.

Other Tips for Boosting Productivity

Now that you know some of the top reasons that window tinting can positively impact productivity, you might be wondering what else you can do to help create a more efficient work environment.

The first step is to make sure you have all the home office essentials ready for use.

Get a nice desk, preferably with drawers so you can stash clutter and office supplies. If you're using a laptop, make sure it's fast enough to keep up with the demands of your job.

Consider getting a second monitor if you don't already have one. Dual monitors can increase worker productivity by an impressive 20-30%.

Poor lighting in the home office can lead to eyestrain, which can cause headaches and fatigue, both of which impact someone's ability to focus on work. Window films let in the natural light during the day, but you can also add lamps around the office for cloudy days.

Lastly, you'll want to cut back on clutter. Keep the office looking professional and stash unneeded items in another room or out of sight. Keep only what you need for work on your desk, such as a lamp, laptop or computer monitor, keyboard, and mouse.



Use a pencil cup and office supplies organizers to make the room look and feel cleaner. These tips should help you focus more, which should let you concentrate on work again.

Choosing and Installing a Custom Window Tint

Window tints in the home office keep the room cooler, reduce glare, improve privacy, and make your office space look more professional. All these benefits can help you focus more on work.



Now that you've read about the benefits of installing a custom window tint and learned how it could improve your productivity at home, it's time to take the next step. Get a free estimate on your home office window tinting from Custom Glass Tinting, so you can get started creating your ideal workspace today.