Home Office Gadgets & Furniture

Home Office Furniture

There are three letters that have become increasingly familiar to everyone over the last year – WFH. Whether it’s a little corner of the dining table, a nook under the stairs or an entire room, the work-from-home office has been well and truly test-driven.

Working from home is a skill. At first, it can be difficult. But over time, with practice and some forward-thinking, you can create a highly productive and enjoyable work environment, only a matter of steps away from where you sleep.

But no work from home setup can reach such a level without investing in the correct tools and equipment.

What are the home office essentials – the basics?

A Versatile Office Desk – Considering the amount of time most of us spend in our offices, we would be wise to adopt the mantra ‘health is wealth’. The more comfortable we can be at our desks, the more productively we can work!

A good office desk offers you health benefits as well as gains in productivity. Happy people are more productive and uncomfortable work stations can lead to you wanting to spend less time at your desk in other words – less time working! Efficiency may also drop if it is not easy for you to move around your workspace. A comfortable office desk can contribute to an inspiring work environment. Keep in mind that an ergonomic and adjustable desk is likely to keep you injury free too!

Ergonomic Desk Chair - When it comes to your health, your desk chair is arguably even more important than your desk. Ergonomic chairs specifically address known areas of weakness and pain in the human body by providing more support and comfort. Considering how many hours you’ll spend sitting in your chair, it’s important that it offers reasonable protection to your joints.

What are the must-have home office furniture in your range that help people make themselves comfortable?

Stand Up Adjustable Desk - Lots of information exists pointing to the health risks of sitting idle for too long. Standing is a much more health-conscious alternative with benefits such as reducing the risk of weight gain, lower blood sugar levels and heart disease, as well as reduce back pain caused by sitting for long periods.

However, expert knowledge says, movement is what you need to aim for. You should look to change your work position, both seated and standing, throughout the day. An adjustable standing desk allows you to do just that.

See: The Velocity Height Adjustable Standing Desk - offers a stylish and dynamic solution for anyone who wants to optimise for a more convenient, ergonomic, and health-conscious personal workspace, whether working from home, at the office or in between. The desk is compact enough to fit into your home office or a corner of the living room. 

Highly Adjustable Office Chairs - features practical, ergonomic and stylish contemporary designs, easily blending into the modern workspace or home office to support you through those long workdays.  Other features include the following: 

• Pneumatic gas lift to adjust to ideal seat height
• Ergonomic backrest with lumbar curve to support better posture, with convenient tilt/recline function to find your ideal comfort level
• Comfortable armrests and headrest to help prevent neck strain
• Castor wheels for easy movement

See: Soho High Back Office Chair - With its combination of spotless chrome and PU leather, the Soho High Back Office Chair brings a note of modern sophistication to any office interior. The chair features a chrome-plated steel frame ensuring excellent durability and support, while high-quality synthetic leather upholstery adds to the sleek look with comfort and practicality. The Soho comes with easy height adjustment, 360° swivel and castor wheels to optimise your working comfort

Office Storage - Go beyond practicality and bring something different to your work or home office with unique office storage units to keep all your office supplies safe while inspiring your space.

See: Orman Display Shelf - The Orman Display Shelf is beautifully crafted from eco-friendly reclaimed pine, built for sustainability and durability. The rustic pine introduces warm tones which produces a natural charm to your living space while the powder-coated steel trimmings welcome an industrial flair.

What trends are you seeing in the home office space?

Versatile Desks - The idea of a home office for many people was previously a small desk in the corner with a laptop and a chair. But with home offices becoming much more permanent, homeowners are opting for larger, more adaptable desks that help with the organisation of space.

A Bit of Breathing Space - Home offices are no longer about work alone and you probably want a place that also allows you to rest and rejuvenate a bit as you take those short breaks on a long day. This means a considerably larger home office where you might have a couch and a small sitting area that is just perfect for tiny breaks.

A Scandinavian-style home office is an option for people with extraordinary thinking and a high level of creativity. It is noteworthy that the scandi-inspired study will amaze with unusual features such as popular contrasts of black and white, the dominance of natural materials and a variety of wall and table decor – from pictures and posters to antique appliances, clay vases and straw baskets.

Vancouver 3-Drawer Desk

Healthier and Eco-Friendly Spaces – Maximising of natural materials. Wooden furniture with an open texture, some glass and metal will create an environment that is easy to breathe and enjoyable to work with. Plants in pots will create a fresh feeling and bring a pleasant variety to everyday work.

People obviously made themselves more comfortable workspaces at home under lockdown. Now that things are opening up again, do you see that continuing as more people work flexibly?

Despite the resuming of in office meetings and a general trend of returning to in office work, home office spaces are not going anywhere soon. Rather than being a place where employees automatically report every day, offices are set to become corporate centres meant to spur innovation and foster connection while developing team spirit. The home office is set to remain a primary workspace going forward. This means that a comfortable and effective home study is still an essential investment.

What are your three top tips for making a home office a comfortable and productive space?

Making the right decisions about your home office design can make the difference between working hard... and hardly working. So, follow these tips and transform your home office into the perfect working area:

• Before heading out to buy office furniture, first measure your home office space to get a rough idea of what size furniture you are looking for. Then, take your measuring tape with you when you shop. That way, you can triple check that the chair you’re buying will fit under the desk you want, and more importantly, they are the correct heights for you to be comfortable while working.

• Art on the walls. Not only does art bring in colour, personality and style, but it will give your eyes somewhere to rest when you’re starring off into the distance waiting for inspiration to come.

• Plants - People tend to feel happier and spend more time in spaces where biophilic design is prominent (when nature is incorporated to building design). The easiest way to do this at home is through indoor plants. It’s also been found that having greenery in the office helps to replenish our attention capacity and encourage creativity.