Remote working is becoming an increasingly popular trend among businesses as a result of the recent pandemic and technological advancements. When given the choice, most people would rather work from home at least part of their week than travel to the office every day.
With more people working remotely, office furniture is now a necessity in many people’s homes where it hasn’t been previously. Both employees and employers must now consider how to utilise office furniture for the home, ensuring that staff are safe, comfortable and happy with their working arrangements.
Continue reading this guide to find out why purchasing office furniture is the way to go for remote working and how you can choose the perfect furnishings for your home office.
Home office furniture
Office chairs
Arguably the most important piece of office furniture for the home is an office chair. If you are working full days at home, you should opt for an office chair with adjustable arms, an adjustable backrest and a 5-star base. This will ensure maximum comfort, and will encourage you to improve your posture.
Warner Contract Furniture offers Executive Office Chairs that feature a high black mesh seat back and optional headrest, upholstered seat pad, and armrests. Alternatively, if you want an office chair that will match your personal style and home decor, we stock Hoxton Office Chairs and Shoreditch Swivel Chair which are available in a variety of colours.
Desks
A desk is another essential item for office workers carrying out their responsibilities from home. Rather than repurposing the kitchen island or dressing table, a proper desk should be utilised to ensure work can be carried out comfortably. The desk should have an adjustable height to ensure proper posture and have ample room for a computer or laptop and paperwork.
Storage solutions
Filing cabinets, shelving units and other storage solutions are an often overlooked necessity for remote workers. Not only can visible mountains of paperwork blur the lines between work and relaxation and disrupt a good work-life balance, in certain instances loose paperwork around the home can present a data protection issue.
How to choose office furniture for the home
When purchasing office furniture for the home, it is important to take into consideration a number of variables, such as your personal style, the durability of the furniture and how comfortable it is.
Durability
Making sure your home office furniture is durable and is able to withstand a high level of usage is important, especially if you are working remotely full-time. You can be assured that our office furniture is built to the highest standards, giving you the confidence that our products will provide years of great service with the need of just minimal maintenance.
Personal style
With any piece of furniture, it is important to choose something that will fit in with your personal style and the aesthetics of your home. Therefore, if you are working from home, office furniture needs to be selected carefully so that it doesn’t spoil the look of your room and stand out against your other decor. While many office furniture options are designed to fit into a corporate environment, items such as the Shoreditch Swivel Chair come in a variety of colourways and can help get across a more playful side of your personality in your home office.
Comfort
If you are working in a home office, the furniture you choose has to be comfortable for you to be able to work at maximum capacity. If you are feeling uncomfortable at your desk, it could lead to inefficiency. All of our seating options are made with maximum comfort in mind and are guaranteed to have you feeling relaxed through the whole working day.
Shop home office furniture with Warner Contract Furniture
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