The Essentials Of Home Office Furniture

The look and feel of your home office can make a huge difference to your comfort and productivity. If you’re looking to maximise your work efficiency, then you need to give your home office a makeover with these furniture essentials.

Here are all of the essential items you need in your home office.



How can a home office refurbishment impact productivity?

There is a lot of scientific research suggesting that your home office’s interior can have a significant effect on your productivity.

From unnecessary noise to uncomfortable furniture, here are a few aspects of an office’s design that can affect productivity - for better, or for worse.

Clutter

For many employees, a disorganised, chaotic workplace can hinder productivity and make it more difficult to tackle their to-do lists. Those with more creative minds, however, may prefer a cluttered, busy space to bounce ideas off.

If you want to streamline and simplify your workplace, consider these suggestions:

●     Invest in filling cabinets and storage units to securely store away any documents or office supplies.

●     Keep the items you use most frequently close by, and tidy away those items you only use occasionally.

●     Recycle or delete documents you no longer need – making sure to shred any commercially sensitive or personal information before disposing of it.

Ergonomics

Defined as the science of fitting a workplace to the user’s needs, ergonomics aims to increase efficiency and productivity while minimising any potential associated health risks like fatigue or strain.

Poorly designed chairs or desks can affect workers back’s, wrists and joints, which not only damages employees' health but can lead to an increase in absences and costs for your organisation.

Here are just a few ways to create an ergonomically correct workplace:

●     A comfortable chair that supports your spine

●     A desk set at the proper height for using your keyboard

●     An external, ergonomic keyboard

●     A mouse that fits your hand

●     Good lighting

●     Using a footrest if your feet cannot comfortably rest on the floor naturally

●     Using rests for the keyboard and mouse to ensure your hands, wrists and forearms are not under strain

Environmental design

The environment you work in can make a huge difference to your productivity and general well-being. For example:

●     Too much noise can be distracting and lead you to become agitated. It’s best to work in a calm and quiet environment with no more than a quiet radio playing in the background to allow you to concentrate completely.

●     Poor ventilation and heating/air conditioning systems can lead to discomfort and health problems.

●     Inadequate lighting can lead to eye strain, tiredness, stress and headaches. Try to take advantage of natural lighting as much as possible, and introduce adjustable lighting systems if you can. Good lighting can have lots of benefits for your well-being, including improved sleep and a better mood so it’s important to maintain this in your home office as you will be spending lots of time here.

Furniture

One of the biggest factors that contribute to a productive home office is furniture. The type of furniture and design you choose can affect your overall comfort and efficiency.

Keep reading for our top pics of ergonomic furniture that maximises your comfort, well-being and work efficiency.

Furniture essentials for your home office

When building a home office, you need to choose furniture that will boost your productivity, comfort and well-being.

Here are some of our top picks for the furniture essentials that you need in your home office.

The right chair

Offices lend themselves naturally to sedentary behaviour so it is worthwhile investing in a chair that minimises health risks like strain or pain.

Most office chairs will be comfortable for the first few hours but after they can cause a lot of discomfort throughout the day. That isn’t ideal especially since you will be spending around 7-8 hours at your desk each day.

Consider investing in an ergonomic chair. Ergonomic office chairs have a number of features designed to improve your posture and offer the correct support. Some of the features of a good ergonomic chair include:

●     Fully adjustable armrests - armrests are designed to support the shoulders and prevent strain throughout the arm. Ergonomic armrests usually have width adjustment so that they can remain close to the body. The top of the armrest might also swivel so that you can sit as close to the desk as possible.

●     Back support - The back support of an ergonomic chair is height adjustable so that it can offer maximum support to the lumbar region of the spine.

●     Fabric - The seat, armrests and backrests of an ergonomic chair are well-padded to ensure that the worker’s body does not press uncomfortably on the frame of the chair.

The Moon Mesh Back Operator Chair with Black Base is a popular choice for a breathable, adjustable chair that boosts comfort and productivity.

Invest in storage units

Without investing in proper storage units, your home office can very quickly become chaotic and unorganised. You might find that you are struggling to find work documents or office supplies in your office, which can hinder your productivity.

Investing in storage allows you to stay organised and on top of your work documents, while also creating a professional, tidy-looking home office.

If you have a small space for your home office and are wondering how you will fit in a storage unit, at JA Horne Starlight, we offer made-to-measure, fitted office furniture designed specifically for your individual office. Our home office storage includes a bespoke desk so you don’t need to worry about searching for the perfect desk for you as we will create it for you.

From shelves and desks to cupboards and drawers, we offer everything you need to securely store your work supplies to enable you to work from home in style.

Add some greenery

The benefits of indoor plants in the office run deeper than just aesthetics. While placing plants in your home office does add a pop of colour, there are so many other benefits that make it an essential item to have.

Office greenery and workplace happiness and productivity go together because plants breathe life into any environment, reducing feelings of stress and hostility. If you are wondering which plants are best to have in your home office, here are some of our favourites:

●     Devil’s Ivy - This is a type of evergreen vine with large, heart-shaped leaves. It easily adapts to a variety of office conditions, from low light levels to brighter ones. If you’re looking for an easy-to-care-for plant, the Devil’s Ivy is a sure choice.

●     Zamioculcas Zamiifolia - This is a great plant to have in your office as it doesn’t need watering much. It has fat stalks and bulging roots enabling it to store a huge amount of water, perfect for people who are guilty of killing their plants.

●     Cactus - Possibly one of the few plants that thrive on neglect, the cactus is the perfect plant for people who are too busy to care for their greenery. It can contain a huge amount of water enabling the plant to withstand even the most forgetful office workers. Cacti do prefer higher light, so place it next to your window to watch it flourish.

●     Peace lily - Peace lilies have very wide, broad, deep green leaves and grow beautiful white flowers. They are great for offices because they don’t need a lot of light and are also quite forgiving of occasional over-watering as well.

●     Dracaena - Dracaenas can be some of the toughest plants out there and is a great choice for eliminating pollutants. It’s easy to care for and makes a unique focal point or screening plant.

JA Horne Starlight: Expert home office installation services

If you are looking for a home office refurbishment to boost your comfort, well-being and productivity when working from home, then look no further than JA Horne Starlight.

At JA Horne Starlight, we offer bespoke furniture installation services including shelves, storage units and cupboards. Our office furniture is bespoke and fitted to your exact space so you can create the home office you have always dreamed of.

We also offer a range of other services including fitted bedrooms with sliding wardrobes and more.

If you are interested in the range of services we offer, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with a member of our friendly team here today by emailing accounts@jahornestarlight.co.uk or calling us on 0114 250 0161. We are always on hand to answer any questions you may have and point you in the right direction to creating your dream home.