As working from home is becoming increasingly popular, it’s important you spend time to create the perfect home office that boosts your productivity. It’s more than just a laptop on a table.
Your working space should be bright and comfortable. But, most importantly, it should shield you from other household distractions. We all know how hard it can be to concentrate when there’s hundreds of other things happening in the same room, so it’s important to pick a quiet room of the house, or somewhere you can get some peace.
On the 3rd of July we celebrate national air con appreciation day! This has been timed brilliantly this year with the heat wave. So if you’re working in an air conned office, take a minute to appreciate the cool air! Keeping cool at home can be a struggle, so for those air conditioned offices, you’re the lucky ones!
We’ve put together a perfect simple guide to help you create the perfect space, whether you’re just starting out working from home, or want to upgrade your space, this is the blog for you.
1. Select the right space! 🏠
If you don’t have a spare room you can turn into an office, make sure to pick a spot you know you won’t be interrupted. It’s best to choose a spot that won’t blend into your home life, ensuring you can keep work and home separate. So, try not to choose your bedroom, the living room, or the kitchen if you can help it.
We have a wide range of stylish desks that won’t add an eye sore to your home, so if you do have to place it in the living room or a bedroom, it will be a stylish addition.
This Chalked Wood Computer Desk is perfect for a stylish home office addition. It has a wide range of features to ensure wires, documents and other things are kept hidden.
The small drawer below the desk pulls out to reveal a keyboard. This drawer is on metal runners with safety stops to ensure it doesn’t fall out of place. As seen in the second picture, this keyboard easily slides out when in use and can be hidden away again after.
Each side of the desk features cupboards, these are ideal to keep the computer unit hidden as well as concealing documents, paper and folders.
2. Make the most out of natural lighting and windows 🖼️
Dimly lit areas can negatively impact your workflow. If you can work next to a window, or a well lit area this will massively improve your productivity.
Light helps your body to feel energised and alert, helping you to maintain focus and motivation.
3. Ergonomics! 🪑
When you’re sitting in one position all day its vital you take into account your ergonomics. The best way to start is by choosing the perfect chair.
Our wide range of office chairs cater for a wide range of preferences, always focusing on perfect ergonomics. The way you sit can help reduce back problems, hip problems and leg pain.
The Shelby Office Chair in the first image is perfect for working long hours. It is fully adjustable to allow you to find the most comfortable working position, as well as a 30 degree synchronous swing. Choose this chair with or without a headrest, to suit your working style.
The second image shows the Mayfair High Back Leather Chair is one of our more executive office chairs. With a tilt mechanism and torsion control, this chair allows you to alter the resistance or tension of the chairs tilting and reclining function.
The 3rd image shows our Gemini mesh back Office Chair. This chair meets EN 1335-1:20000 and EN 1335-2:2018, and it suitable for 8 hours of use. It’s adjustable for additional lumbar support, as well as padded, height adjustable arms to find the perfect working position for you.
4. Different desk options 🖥️
We know that everyone has a different preference on how their desk looks and feels, so we cater to everyone. If you’re creating a stylish office area to add to your living room, or have a specific room to transform into an office, we have solutions for everyone.
For more of a traditional office feel, the first image shows our Straight Cantilever Desk with 3 drawers. This desk is ideal for long work hours, with an added 8 year guarantee. It’s available in multiple desk colours, and leg finishes to suit your space perfectly. With 3 lockable drawers, private information can be stored safely.
The second image shows our Maestro 25 H Frame with 4 drawers. This desk is also available in 5 desk finishes and 3 frame finishes, making this desk fully customisable. There are cable ports in the desk, to secure wires, as well as 2 drawers on each side for storage.
The 3rd image shows the Tikal Hairpin Desk with a cupboard. This is an ideal home office solution, adding a stylish solution to your home. The hairpin legs are sleek and stylish with a stylish cupboard for added storage.
5. Add some colour! 🌈
You should enjoy spending time in your work space with it being a nice place to work. Make it your own by adding artwork, pictures or anything similar to create a comfortable space.
Here are some great examples of other colourful workspaces!
6. Need some storage? 📝
If you use lots of folders or anything that may clutter up your room. Its important to find some storage to keep your space clear. We have a wide range of things to choose from!
The first image is the Wooden Filing Cabinet has a 45kg drawer weight loading capacity, perfect to hold any papers, stationary and more. With an anti-tilt design, this cabinet won’t fall over when a drawer is open, making it a great safe choice. Choose from 5 wood effect finishes to suit your space.
Secondly is our Steel Kontrax Filing Cabinets, these are FIRA certified and available with 2, 3 or 4 drawers to suit the amount of storage you need. There are 4 colours to blend into your space, as well as 30kg capacity per drawer.
Finally, our Bisley BS Filing Cabinets are available with 2, 3 or 4 doors. With stylish colours available they can add a stylish solution to your space. They hold 40kg per drawer, meaning you can store anything you need in them. With a 10 year guarantee, these cabinets will keep your mind at ease.
Get in touch! ☎️
If you can’t find what your looking for, or just need an extra hand to fins what you need. That’s what we’re here for. You can contact our sales team via email, phone or live chat with any queries!
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