Top 10 Essential Furniture and Fittings For your Home Office
Working from home isn’t just a make do option; some of the world’s highest paid executives spend much of their time in luxury, home-based offices that are as much recreational status symbols as they are powerhouses of activity.
High paid executives video chat with co-workers in luxury retreats with custom nautical themes, while the leading ladies of the fashion and magazine world show off sumptuous rooms of red, pink, and violet that give a boudoir theme to the working office. At home, we can let our personalities shine and work in a setting most comfortable to us.
As technology improves communication outside the workplace and as the need for social distancing has emerged, the demand for having a home office has increased. Whether your executive office is in the basement, the attic, or the first room on the left, a few high-end finishing techniques can create a luxury and executive atmosphere.
The upside of this is that you will be more productive but the downside of this more sedentary lifestyle is that it can lead to back, neck and or circulation problems.
That’s why you should invest in a good quality 24 hour office chair, like this one from Office Hippo. It’s got 150 kg weight tolerance, highly adjustable and ergonomic with an orthopaedic design consisting of height and width adjustable arms and a deep cushioned moulded back seat for extra support.
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2.) Space Saving Corner Desk. Space can really be a premium in your home office and a corner desk is the perfect way to maximise use of space in a small office, or alternatively to create a discreet and slightly removed working space in the corner of a guest room or bedroom.
This LEXA Home Office Corner Computer Desk comes with plenty of storage and plenty of leg room, making it great space saver and comfortable and practical home-working option.
It can be built in two opposing configurations so can fit into the left or right corner of the room.
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3.) Wall-Mounted, Drop-Leaf, Folding Table Desks
This SoBUY FWT07-W wall-mounted, drop-leaf, folding table desk is not just space-saving, but it allows you to create flexible, on-demand work-spaces in your office, the bedroom, a guestroom or any room/area in the house.
These kinds of desks probably aren’t suitable for all-day working, but great for 1 to 2 hour work stints.
Some of the better ones comes with shelves and storage too, making them highly practical too.
4.Under-the-table Footrest. If your feet are unable to reach the ground, then you will need a foot-rest.
Working without a foot-rest will have a negative impact on your blood circulation, posture and alignment.
Using a foot rest will improve you comfort and health and well-being while working at home.
This Kensington under-the-table foot-rest has three tilt options making it very ergonomic.
Lighting can often be overlooked but it is a crucial feature. Without adequate task lighting you will experience eye strain and potentially neck strain as you struggle to read documents and the screen. This power Daylight Company Lumi Task Lamp, Metal, 15 W, White [Energy Class A+] is an essential addition to your home office. Not only is this stylish, it provides excellent illumination, includes a two step dimmer and comes with a lamp brightness of 3, 800 Lux at 30 cm. It has a wide shade, offering an even spread of light for large areas and includes a multi-position head joint so you can focus light where it is needed most.
Working from home can mean that you are bringing home lots of private and confidential information. You need to have a GDPR compliant mean of disposing of hard-copy personal data and shredder is the best way to do it. I selected this Bonsai shredder because it has low noise level (62 Db), and is smooth running without rumbling, making it a good option for a home office. This Bonsaii 18 sheet shredder can take up to 18 sheets at a time, but there are 3 cheaper models, shredding 16, 12 or 6 sheets at a time, respectively. It’s also got a massive 23 litre pullout waste basket so you don’t need to empty it to often.
Once you start loading up your home office, guest room or study with equipment and an all-day working, heat emitting human, you’ll need a way to keep the office cool in the summer. This Pro Breeze fan has 60 W of power and has a 70 degree automated oscillation coverage. It has 3 wind speeds and 3 modes and has a built in timer and has a remote control with easy-to-use control panel. It has a slender, space-saving base, making it a great option for space-conscious home environment.
An all-in-one printer scanner copier is the prudent purchase for the home office. It is both space-saving and highly practical. This HP Colour LaserJet Pro MFP M281fdw comes with a max copying seed of 21 pieces of paper a minute. It has over 1,400 ratings on Amazon, averaging 4 out of 5 stars, making it an all-round good purchase.
A floor lamp gives you added flexibility as it doesn’t occupy valuable desk space,.
This Trond LED floor lamp is a 2 in 1 and so can be detached and placed on a desk for maximum flexibility. Other key features include: 5-Level Dimmer & 30-Minute Light Timer, 5 distinctive temperatures.
You can choose the ideal light temperature with the right brightness level to cater to your various lighting moods.
It comes with a memory function, and can remember the previous setting from your last use.
It is Amazon’s choice and rated 4.5 out of 5 star from over 400 reviews so is a great buy for your home office.
This Cubii under desk pedal exerciser is a great addition to you home office. It comes with a built in display and is easy to assemble and very quiet. It has adjustable resistance and a very ergonomic design for under desk leg use. It allows you to burn calories while seated. The built-in display monitors and tracks real time, calories, RPM, strides and distance.
What to add – combining business with pleasure
According to some of the most sought after interior designers in the US, favoured additions to a home office include state-of-the-art fitness equipment, custom-built shelving to display collectible talking pieces, and multiple television screens.
Hanging a couple of select pieces of quality art on the walls inspires creativity and creates a stimulating environment. This makes a great first impression on guests and clients and breaks up the white space, but make sure not to “over clutter” the space.
Use expensive materials
Dark wood flooring and furnishings in exotic woods, such as Brazilian cherry or walnut, also add a touch of sophistication, especially when matched with a few key chrome or brass elements. Leather couches and solid oak writing desks are timeless classics that will make sure their user feels like a mover and a shaker.
Don’t forget to ensure there is plenty of natural light, especially if you have opted to furnish the space with high-end dark wood furnishings and flooring. Natural light is important for our well-being, as well as really showing off your new space; but if you can’t get the real thing, be sure to invest in the very best artificial lighting instead.
Lots of work, lots of play
You might want to consider some more quirky or unusual ideas with unique pay off value for visitors, such as executive toys ideal for unwinding. How about a vintage gumball dispenser or a retro pinball machine?
Another talking point that’s sure to please is a faux finish fireplace. Today’s fake electric fireplaces look realistic – they emulate the look of real logs and flames and are both relaxing and sophisticated.
Indulge your guests
Part practical workplace, part recreational retreat, the executive home office is a place to work after hours, focus one’s thoughts during high-pressure negotiations, and for casual corporate entertainment. A small mini bar area is perfect for this last point. Keep the small refrigerator well stocked and invest in some high-end glassware. Finish off the look with large glass decanters that are as practical as they are elegant.
If you’re looking to finish off your home office with a touch of luxury, hopefully you have found some inspiration in the above ideas. Please feel free to share any ideas you may have that we haven’t thought of!
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