Working from home is the norm for many job titles now, right? For a long time it seemed that it was only temporary and that after Covid, we would all return to our physical place of business, but it didn’t happen like that. For most of us, the option was given to continue to operate from home either on a full-time or part-time basis. This meant, swapping out that small coffee table and dining chair you had been working on for the last year for something more appropriate and permanent. EZ Living Furniture knows more than anyone, the importance of an ergonomic office chair and an appropriate computer desk. In this blog, we’ll outline the 5 essential office furniture items needed to create a permanent and comfortable workspace at home. So, if you’ve been working remotely for a while and looking to upgrade your home office or are a soon-to-be remote worker, this is the perfect blog for you!
1. An Ergonomic Office Chair
We hate to break this to you, but dining chairs just don’t work as office chairs. Sitting on one of these chairs for 8 hours a day will soon impact you physically. It will leave you with a sore back and an overwhelming sense of dread whenever you have to go back to sit on it again. If you think about it, it makes sense, a dining chair is not built for that. Usually, with these types of chairs, manufacturers only expect them to be comfortable for however long it takes you to eat your meals and not for a full day. When choosing a chair for your office space, there are many options to choose from, you can choose the “boojie” option with something like the Ottowa Office Chair above, or opt for something with an ergonomic design if your job requires you to sit down for the duration of your workday.
2. An Appropriate Office Desk
No, a dining table will not “do the same thing as an office desk”. If you are planning on working from home full-time, an actual office desk is essential. Not only does it offer a dedicated surface for your laptop, notepad, pens etc, but some can also come with storage allowing you to put away and store items if necessary. Another problem that arises from using regular dining tables is that because it is actually a dining table you will need to move everything work-related off it again at the end of the day….and who has time for that? Before choosing an office desk, look for one that suits your individual requirements, if your job requires a lot of paperwork, then a drawer or two is definitely necessary. If it’s just a surface you need, there are an abundance of options. Don’t forget to measure your preferred desk to make sure it will fit in your desired area or room.
3. Several Plants
Plants are not just for adding colour to a space, they can offer mental benefits too and what better place to put them in than your office? Plants have been shown to reduce stress, increase productivity, and improve a person’s overall health, so they are absolutely necessary to create the perfect work-filled space at home. People tend to choose a plant based on its look rather than its need, remember that when choosing a plant for your office environment, they should be able to withstand low or indirect light and less watering. Peace lilies, spider plants, bamboo, cast iron plants, ZZ plants, pothos, snake plants, and Chinese evergreens are all relatively low maintenance and will thrive under harsh conditions.
4. A Candle, Infuser, Or Diffuser
In order to create the perfect office space at home, you will need to incorporate a nice scent. A nice candle, infuser, or diffuser is all that you need to make your room smell fresh, clean, and inspiring. A scent in the air has been shown to increase a person’s productivity. For winter, we suggest choosing a candle with a toasted marshmallow fragrance and for spring you can switch it up with something a little fresher like a clean cotton scent.
5. A Memo Board
A memo board is super useful in a home office. Have you ever been given a task whilst in the middle of something else? Who hasn’t, right? Well in those moments, you might just grab the nearest sticky note or piece of paper to you and jot down the details quickly. But if you then leave this small note on the desk it can get muddled up in other pieces of paper and possibly get lost. To stop this from happening, it’s worth investing in a memo board that you can quickly and easily stick notes to.
So, now that you know the essential items needed to create a comfortable working-from-home space, you can let your boss know that you need a pay rise with your productivity set to increase immensely over the next few months.
Looking for a full list of office chairs and desks suitable for school, college, or work? Read our blog below:
The Best Office Chairs & Desks For School, College, and Work & How To Organise Them.
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