Let’s get real: home is now the setting for most offices. We all know working from home means juggling Zoom calls while trying to look somewhat presentable and hoping your colleagues don’t realise you’re wearing pyjama bottoms. But no matter if you're hunkered down in a spare bedroom, nestled in a hallway nook, crammed in a closet or elbow-to-elbow with your significant other in the living room, your workspace should still feel like a million dollars.
At Urban Sales, we’re not just about redesigning workspaces; we’re veritable magicians at helping you turn your space into an oasis of productivity. So, grab your organic latte (or matcha) and dive into our home office furniture guide. We're about to transform your makeshift home office setup into a place that boosts your productivity and gives off some seriously feel-good vibes.
Your Workspace Design Can Enhance Productivity
It’s not just your genius qualities that make you good at what you do. Your physical environment affects your mental clarity and work quality.
But when you’re trying to get things done among piles of laundry while your neighbours decide to jackhammer their driveway and your cute new puppy decides to do zoomies among your tangle of power cords, the calmness of home life doesn’t sound so great. We can’t help you with the jackhammering or puppy crazies, nor get your laundry done for you, but we can share tips to set up a serenity zone where you have a fighting chance to regain your calm and get on top of things.
Planning Your Office Setup: Think Space, Light, Layout and Of Course, Design
Before diving headfirst into your home office design, let’s chat about location. Where’s the best, quietest spot for your command centre? The living room? A corner of the bedroom? Or maybe even that unused stairway nook? Whatever you choose, don’t let your cat take it over.
When you’re mapping out your setup, pick a spot that basks in natural light. Positioning your desk with your back to a window isn’t ideal. You don’t need your screen glaring back into your eyes, amplifying the sun's rays behind you. And if you find yourself in lots of video calls, try to make your background less of a reality show and more like a magazine spread. Your coworkers don’t need to see your pile of laundry or your unmade bed peeking out in the background. Let's keep it, you know, professional.
Compact Yet Functional or Statement Pieces?
You can level up your home office setup by selecting well-made pieces that are also functional. That way, you don’t have to hunt down your ruler in a cluttered mess. It's all about snagging those chic yet functional pieces that can also do double duty. Think of your workspace as a puzzle: everything should fit together snugly.
When it comes to home office desks, think compact, L-shaped, or height-adjustable, making your workspace as flexible as your schedule. For home office chairs, go for ergonomic designs that won’t leave you feeling stiff as a board at the end of the day. You can remain friends with both comfort and style, choosing flexible, ergonomic designs that also dazzle as centrepieces in your home.
Storage Can Be for Office Supplies & Décor
When you're setting up your office space, think of it as your professional style statement, mixing office supplies with a touch of flair. You can look up and see beauty even if you’re drowning in an ocean of spreadsheets.
Grab some bookshelves or floating shelves to keep your stuff off the floor and away from your desk. These are great for books, papers and supplies, but even better if you leave some room for décor. That’s because incorporating those personalised items (like family photos, little plants or flowers) will bring joy and colour to those otherwise underwhelming report-writing-filled days.
While you’re at it, don’t forget the filing cabinets, desks with drawers, and desk organisers to keep that clutter at bay and give everything its own ordered space, so you’re not having to fumble around.
Increase Work From Home Privilege and Comfort with Ergonomic Chairs & Desks
Before you dive headfirst into that mountain of work, let’s ensure your home office setup is as comfy and inviting as your favourite armchair. First, let’s get that desk and chair height sorted. Adjustable height desks and chairs are great at giving you extra height if needed, or lowering down to prevent your legs from dangling like a pair of long earrings. But if you’re on the shorter side, don’t worry if you love a chair that’s too high for you; footrests are here to save the day.
Since you’ll be spending a chunk of your life in this workspace, make some adjustments for the sake of your back. Investing in ergonomic chairs and desks is definitely worthwhile. Feel free to tinker with everything until it’s just right. Your future self (the one with the happy posture) will appreciate you taking the time.
Just Because You Work in Corporate Doesn’t Mean You Don’t Have Style. Your Home Office, Your Vibes
When you design your home your way, you’re not just throwing some bits of furniture together. It’s your chance to flex your creative muscles and make the place feel like you. So let’s not forget to extend this sentiment to your home office design, because why on earth would you mimic your corporate cubicle’s vibe? That place is about as inspiring as an old-school fluorescent light.
You need a workspace that makes you want to go above and beyond, something that fuels your motivation rather than sucking the life out of you. If you’re channelling Scandi serenity, bold modern vibes, minimalist magic, or a maximalist wonderland, make it personal to you. Let your personality shine far brighter than your computer screen.
Fit Out Your Home Office with Urban Sales
At Urban Sales, we're all about curated inspiration and believe you don’t have to go broke to have a home office that could. It's not just doable, it's enthralling to put together a workspace that makes you feel like a boss (even if you’re not the boss). It’s so worth it, you’ll thank yourself later. You may even want to share the results on social media. So, get in and shop around like the design aficionado you truly are.
