One of the many perks to being able to work from home is the unique opportunity to create an environment just for you. There are a multitude of furniture options to choose from out there and finding the right seat, desk, storage and other accessories can be a daunting task.
Especially when you consider that furnishing a workspace is not just about style, but also productivity and health – no matter where it’s located. The aim is to transform your working environment not just into a productive office space, but somewhere that will keep you inspired to work while also looking after your wellbeing.
Humanscale, a worldwide leader in designing and creating ergonomic innovations, creates office furniture which is not only beautiful but also designed to encourage movement at work promoting a healthy dedicated work space. Its range of intuitive work tools are designed to be used together to form the ultimate working environment.
Humanscale’s products combine innovative design with the expertise of ergonomists; adjusting to each user, to make their work more comfortable. A fully ergonomic workstation promotes healthy posture and lowers the risk of work related injury.
The Freedom Headrest chair; created by Niels Diffrient and described by The New York Times as “the gold standard in office seating” is an ideal choice wherever you are working. The Freedom chair redefines the concept of traditional task chairs. The design uses the law of physics and the sitter’s bodyweight to provide instant, custom support when working. All whilst creating a beautiful working space.
For desking, the Float desk by Humanscale is the ultimate option, it has a unique counterbalance design which allows the desk to be raised and lowered almost instantly and effortlessly with one hand. This enables the user to alternate between sitting and standing whilst working promoting a healthier working style by encouraging sit/stand working.
The Ballo active work stool is undeniably cool, with a design based on exercise balls to engage the legs, the core and all the way up the spine whilst the domed shape opens hip angles for improved circulation and alignment.
Task lighting should not be underestimated, an important tool in any work environment but especially at home where the indoor lighting can often be unsuitable for work. The Horizon light, which has received the prestigious Red Dot Award as well as a Next Generation Luminaires Award for product design and performance, is perfect. Horizon is a striking embodiment of Humanscale’s commitment to premium performance and minimalist design and resides in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
As well as ergonomics, it is important to make sure your home work space has sufficient storage to help you stay organised and keep productive. There are a number of systems that work beautifully within commercial and domestic spaces, both the British storage experts Bisley and Swiss modular furniture company USM has flexible storage solutions that are both practical and good looking.
New for 2019, BOB by Bisley bridges the gap between home and office design. Developed in collaboration with award-winning British designer Paul Kelley, BOB is a beautifully-crafted modular storage and display system. The infinite configurations of BOB can be adapted for any use and environment, whether at home or in the workplace. The beauty is in the simplicity and playfulness of the design; cubes and units click together to form different arrangements, allowing the user to change the design of the system instantly, whenever they choose.
Another storage system with a modular concept is USM. Developed originally for the office, the stylish system is increasingly popular in domestic environments. USM modular furniture stands for timeless design of the highest quality. From a few basic components, the successful Swiss company has created individual items of furniture for the home, complete home offices and functional office environments that are designed so that they grow with the individual’s changing needs.
The modular system allows for customised solutions which can be extended and varied at any time providing sufficient room for individuals flexibility and creativity. The design of the USM Haller modular system is fantastically simple, however it is the Swiss precision in which the components are made that give the furniture the strength, versatility and clean lines that have made USM Haller a design classic.
Launched onto the market in 1965 the USM Haller system has become a watchword for timeless design all over the world. Its acceptance into the Design Collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York (USA) at the end of 2001 was a high distinction and confirmed the artistic character of the product.
If the future of the office is in the home, it’s worth reimagining how we see the place in which we work. Working from the kitchen table will eventually begin to take its toll on productivity and health whilst a stylish ergonomic home work space will help you flourish, wherever you are.