Remote work is becoming more and more popular, as it lets you save both time and money spent on commuting. However, in order to comfortably and efficiently work from home you should set up the right working conditions for your home office. Find out how to set up your workplace at home.
Remote work is becoming more and more popular, as it lets you save both time and money spent on commuting. However, in order to comfortably and efficiently work from home you should set up the right working conditions for your home office. Find out how to set up your workplace at home.
Designing a small home office
The first step to creating a fully functional and comfortable home office is choosing the right spot. This should be somewhere that will guarantee you isolation from other household members during the working day.
Ideally you should allocate a separate room for this purpose (e.g. a home office in the attic), although in small apartments this is usually not possible. In such cases you will need to look for a more creative solution – e.g. you could create a home office in your bedroom. During the day this room is usually not used much, so you could separate a section to be used for work.
Is your home empty during your working hours? Are your children at school and your partner in the office? If so, using the living room will also be an option – you could separate the workplace from the rest of the room with an openwork bookcase, in order to maintain a sense of division between your workspace and the area for relaxation.
What furniture should you choose for a home office?
Have you already chosen the perfect spot? Then it’s time to equip yourself with the most important items! By this we mean everything you will need in order to achieve a satisfactory level of work comfort. The absolutely minimum requirement for a home office is a desk and a chair – you should focus primarily on comfort (you will be spending many hours using them), but also on trying to match the design of your home.
When creating your home office, be inspired by your favourite interior designs. After all, you should feel comfortable in your new environment, which will certainly help you work more efficiently. Therefore, in terms of decor you should follow your personal preferences.
The perfect desk for a home office
Comfort and design – modern office desks provide you with everything you need to feel comfortable during lengthy working hours. What should you pay attention to when looking for the perfect furniture for your office or workplace?
- The height of the desk is one of the most important aspects you should take into account, as this will let you maintain a healthy position while sitting for many hours in a row. A great solution is an automated desk frame, which lets you conveniently adjust the height of the desktop. You can therefore sit comfortably at your workplace, but also raise the tabletop if you want to work standing up!
- The size of the table top – do you only use a laptop, or are you usually surrounded by piles of documents and other devices, e.g. printers? Make sure that all the items you need easily fit on your desk, and at the same time leave enough space to work comfortably and place a cup of coffee or plate of fruit.
- A home office desk for working with a computer – for ultimate work comfort, you could choose a designated computer desk or adapt a regular, flat top to your needs. All you will need is a monitor stand or a laptop holder to position the screen a little higher. Place the keyboard lower and avoid unhealthily leaning over the monitor while working.
- A stylish office desk – pay attention to the design of your desk. Do you want to achieve a modern office design? If so, then choose a minimalist model. On the other hand, traditional wooden desks with carved ornaments are also suitable if you are going for a more classic home office approach.
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A comfortable office chair
The chair should fit the desk, not the other way around – especially if you buy a desk without height adjustment. This will give you a better chance of finding the perfect working position, necessary for comfortable and healthy work while sitting for many hours. What should a comfortable office chair have?
A swivel chair with wheels would be the best option, offering more mobility than an ordinary chair – you can easily out from your desk or even move slightly to reach important documents, without having to get up each time. Another useful aspect to bear in mind is seat height adjustment, which will let you to create the perfect combination of chair and desk.
An office chair should have armrests and an adjustable backrest in order to ensure a healthy position during work. A chair made from a breathable fabric will guarantee you a higher level of comfort regardless of the weather. The seat, in turn, should be soft and have a pleasant feel – it’s best to try it in the shop before buying, if possible.
Additional home office equipment
What else, apart from a desk and an office chair, will come in useful when arranging a remote workstation?
- A footrest – this is another element that will help you keep a healthy position during work. A leg rest will also improve blood circulation and help you avoid aching legs after spending hours at a desk.
- A monitor stand – this accessory was mentioned earlier, or you could also choose to mount a monitor holder, allowing you to set the screen at the perfect angle and at a desired height.
- Shelves and bookcases – your home office might also require space for documents or specialised books. Shelves or a special filing cabinet that fits perfectly under the desktop will be ideal in this case.
Whether for a big screening or a successful video conference, with the Tiltable and Rotatable 55” TV Cart from Fromm & Starck you can get your flat screen into position. With the help of the TV trolley, you can set up and align the TV exactly as you like.
A home office – summary
Working from home can be more pleasant and effective, but only if you take care of creating the right working conditions not only for your professional needs, but also with your physical comfort in mind. A home office will also give you more free time that you would normally spend commuting – so make sure you equip it with all the necessary office furniture you need.
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