Important features in your office that are worth spending on
Your home office is set to become your place of work for the foreseeable future. As we are all asked to ‘stay at home’ we need to adjust to the ‘new normal’ that our lives have become. Whilst your home office may have started life as a hastily pulled together selection of spare furniture from around the house, it is now time to think about making your new working environment more permanent, useful and productive. As you look to make the space your own, we look at the important features in your office that are worth spending on.
Storage
Whether you opt for shelves, an under desk filing cabinet or an office cupboard, storage should be high on your list of priorities when it comes to allocating your available budget. No one can work effectively when surrounded by paperwork that is disorganised and cluttering up your work space. Additionally, your workflow is likely to be constantly disrupted if you need to search through resources everytime you need to refer to a specific piece of information. Investing in suitable and flexible storage is well worth your time and money when creating the perfect home office.
Chair
There are two things that are more important than any of the other items in your office – your desk and chair. An ergonomically designed chair that offers comfort and support is an investment that you must make when creating your home office. You are going to be seated for prolonged periods of time and comfort needs to be one of your top priorities. Back support is one of the most important things to consider, and you should look for a chair that is designed to offer the maximum amount of support and in the places that you need it. The lower back and shoulders are two of the areas of the back that people find most troublesome when it comes to ailments created by using poorly designed chairs, so look for a chair that is ergonomically designed to give support in these areas. Armrests can also offer comfort and can improve your sitting style. A chair that offers you the option of reclining can also add an extra level of comfort and also allows you to stretch and move your back as you work.
Desk
Along with your office chair, your desk is the item of office furniture that is worth spending on. There is a desk to suit every working need and every space, and so it is important to consider what you need before investing in a good quality office desk, the new height adjustable desks now on the market are really becoming popular. Take into consideration the amount of space you have – measure up and think about your options when it comes to the layout of your home office. You should also think about adaptability and whether you might like to leave yourself with the option of being able to change the layout of your office in the future. A good, solid working surface is an important consideration as a desk that has a thin and flimsy top will offer poor support as you work and will become nothing more than a source of irritation. The amount of desk space is also a key consideration, and it is wise to look for a desk that offers plenty of space to work in. Try to go for the maximum size your space will allow as you will always end up keeping more on your desk that you intend to. Think about how your monitors, keyboard and mouse will be positioned on the desk as this will help you to make a good decision about the shape of the desk you buy.
