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Executive Home Office Furniture

July 12th, 2010

With nearly 3.5 million people working from home, more people now experience a better work-life balance and less commuting during busy rush hours. Employers may also be pleased to hear that many of us are actually more productive when working at home.

The above figures have been published by the organisation Work Wise UK, the same organisation that encouraged us to stay at home Friday, May 15th to mark the National Work from Home Day. A prerequisite for taking your work home is usually a computer and a suitable place to work, e.g. a spare room in the house or a converted attic or basement space. Whatever space you call your home office, it calls for functional furniture that meets your requirements for quality and style. The high quality and superior design of executive home office furniture therefore make them an ideal choice for the home office.

Advantages of executive home office furniture You may pay a bit more for an executive range compared to a more standard office furniture range but it will be money well spent and perhaps prove to be cheaper in the long run.

An executive office desk is usually made up of modular pieces of furniture that offers flexible configurations that can be tailored to your needs and the space available. With an executive office range you can easily find matching office storage, seating and computer chairs to match your chosen desk. Executive office furniture offers individual designs that can blend in with the rest of your home and personality. A stylish executive range will probably be a design that you will be happy to live with for longer. The high quality and extended guarantees will ensure that they will last and look good for longer. Another advantage of executive office desks is that they often incorporate a smart cable management solution. A room full of visible cables and a muddle of wires could quickly destroy the look and feel of your home office.

How to pimp your home office

Comfort Zone – If your home office is big enough, an armchair can create a comfort zone used for reading and a change of perspective. With a sofa bed in the room the home office can also double as a guest bedroom.

Walls – Photos with a connection to your line of business or prints that match your colour scheme will look great on your office walls. Creative and inexpensive wall stickers may be suitable for the contemporary home office; you can find many different designs online.

Lighting – A well lit workspace will reduce eye strain and headache, choose a desk light that matches your personality and add accent lighting to showcase your wall art or other items on display.

What to Think About When Buying Home Office Furniture

July 10th, 2010

Ah yes, the home office! It can be a curse or a blessing and that depends, in part, on the home office furniture you choose when setting it up. Home office furniture should be the best quality you can afford. There’s a lot to choose from that’s both functional and professional and won’t break the bank.

Before you begin setting up your work space or buying new home office furniture think about the space and how it will be used. Will you be spending full eight hour days there or longer? Do you have a business partner’s needs to consider? Will you be having clients and prospective clients come through? Keep it clean and business-like at all times. Ditch the empty coffee cups, the running shoes, and yesterday’s lunch plate.

Make the space functional for your needs. Is the wiring in a good location for your computer(s), fax machine, and lighting? Does it have enough air circulation? Where are the phone jacks? Do you need space within your space for packaging and mailing a product? Is there enough room for filing cabinets, book cases, lamps, a small table, and an extra chair or two?

Start with the basics and remember the three rules to live by when purchasing home office furniture; buy only what you need and spend the bulk of your budget where it will serve you best. And the third rule, probably the most important one, is; invest in a good chair. One that’s ergonomically correct for your height, weight, work style and can be adjusted when needed. Trust me, spend the bulk of your budget on a good chair, and your back will thank you every day!

Having a home office is fun and exciting. When buying home office furniture don’t get caught up in all the new-fangled widgets out there, just stick with the basics. That way your home office will present as professional and be functional. Plus, you’ll have money left over for other stuff – like office supplies!