With life returning back to normal and most employees making their way back to the offices, there has been one major change from the pre-pandemic working culture. That is the introduction and increasing normality of hybrid work. Arrangements in which the week is divided into time working from home and time within the workplace. So if you were thinking it’s no longer necessary to have a home office, think again!
Today, a home office has become an integral part of any house, and using your dining table as a makeshift desk no longer does the job. For home offices, the furniture needs to be the perfect combination of style and functionality, and should match the interior of the rest of the house. Read on to find out some tips for selecting the right home office furniture in Melbourne.
Space
Do you have an extra room in the house you’ll be converting into your home office? Or have you cleared up some space in a corner of a room to fit a desk and chair in? Either way, knowing the exact measurements of the space you are working with will help you buy the right furniture. Don’t make the mistake of estimating how much space you have, as an empty room or space always looks larger than it until you start putting stuff in it. Pay attention to any doors or windows your furniture will have to fit around. Use painter’s tape to accurately measure on the floor where everything will go.
Comfort
How long are you planning on staying in your home office or on your desk per day? If the nature of your job requires you to spend most of your day on calls and only really need to sit at a desk to check emails, you may choose a more stylish chair that isn’t meant for longer durations of sitting. On the other hand, if you have a desk job that requires you to sit and type in one place for more than 6 hours, you may have to forego style for a more ergonomic chair.
Shared space
Do you have other people in the house you’ll be sharing your space with? You may have to factor the placement of the desks so that there’s minimal disruption for either of you, and whether they need more or less space than you. You may even be able to find pieces that are multifunctional to make the best use of space.
Style
Who said just because it’s a working space, it can’t be stylish? At home, you have the liberty of choosing furniture that best suits your style and preference, unlike at the office where you have to make do with whatever you’re given. Your home office can fit in with the rest of the vibe of the house, or go in a completely opposite direction…the possibilities are endless!
Functionality
Finally, and perhaps most importantly, choose furniture that works for you. A standing desk is great for people who spend hours sitting at their desk, whereas a desk with storage works great for people who like to keep their desks uncluttered. For shorter people, a chair and desk that are too high will get very uncomfortable very fast, whereas, for tall people, a too-short table will have you hunching over all day. Think about the furniture you might need. Do you frequently use a printer and need a table to hold it? How about a filing cabinet? How about a whiteboard or sketching pad?
A stylish yet functional home office don’t need to be two mutually exclusive things. With the variety of options available today, you can get both comfortable and aesthetically pleasing office furniture in Melbourne with relative ease than a decade ago. Get started on your new office today!
