The best thing about having a home office is that you have the freedom to design it how you like! You don’t have to worry about brand guidelines or creating the uniform, cubicle look - all you have to work with are the parameters of your space and budget. 

So with unrestricted creative direction, how do you go about creating your home office? From decorating your space to choosing the right furniture to fill it with, here’s our guide to picking the best furniture for your home office. 

Consider your space

If you have an open plan space, with sleek and modern fittings, you won’t want traditional bulky dark wood furniture with a huge vintage chair. Try to visualise the furniture in your space and how it will feel once it’s all together. Some key things to consider:

• Will it match the colour scheme and overall decor in the room? 
• Does the furniture fit well in the space? 
• Does it fit well with the rest of your house style? 
• Is the office area comfortable to work in for prolonged periods of time?
• Is the space a designated home office or is it a multi-purpose space?

Choose furniture that fits

This might sound obvious but you’d be surprised at how many people overlook that difference between commercial office furniture and home office furniture. Commercial office furniture is often for large spaces, multiple monitors and giving employees enough space at work. In a home office, this could be too much!

You’ll probably want a desk with much less depth at home as it will take up less space and it’s likely that you won’t have as many monitors and equipment. 

Chairs that have your back

Desks usually get the limelight because they’re more of a focal point - however you have to sit on your chair for hours at a time. Choosing one with ergonomic features and with comfort in mind will help with posture, productivity and overall feelings of wellness. 

Comfort doesn’t have to come at the cost of style though! Being able to choose your own chair that is only for your use may be an excuse to splash out on a more expensive option that will last you for a long time. 

What desks are best?

With the rise in working from home, lots of people are now investing in height adjustable desks. Some are even going as far as putting a portable treadmill under the desk to help with increasing their movement throughout the day! 

If you’re going for a more traditional and static desk, then consider the amount of space you want it to take up, any storage requirements and what equipment you need to place on it. 

How much storage do you really need?

It’s natural to think that you need drawers on your desk or a pedestal but in reality, how much storage do you actually need? With the vast majority of files now being available digitally and strict GDPR guidelines causing companies to stop documents from going off site - purchasing at home storage may not be the best use of space and budget. 

For more help with kitting out your home office - contact us at furniture@fenns.co.uk