Written by Coolblue Zakelijk
Edited on
28 December 2022
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11:18
The ideal home office in 5 steps.
Working from home has become part of our lives. While some people are still sitting at the dining table, others have a nicely decorated home office in the attic. No matter the situation, there are a few things that you can do to furnish your workplace in the best way possible. In this blog, you'll read what these things are and how you can make sure your home office is just as nice as your workplace at the office.
Step 1: create a nice space with enough room
The first step is to decide the location of your workplace. Look for a place in your house where you can work quietly and have the least chance of being distracted. For example, choose a separate room or the attic. If you live in a small apartment, you'll probably have less options. In that case, choose a place with enough room.
Step 2: look for an adjustable desk
Depending on the space you have, you can start looking for a suitable desk. A sit-stand desk is a good choice if you want to switch between sitting down and standing up while working. This also ensures better ergonomics and less physical complaints, because you're not working with the same posture all the time. Most sit-stand desks can be adjusted electrically, which allows you to adjust the height with just a press of a button.
Step 3: adjust your desk chair properly
The right chair is essential for a good working posture. The ergonomics of a desk chair is a lot better than of a kitchen chair, for example. The ergonomic degree of a chair depends on the adjustment options of the chair. Think about adjusting the seat height and armrests.
Step 4: connect your laptop to your peripherals
To make sure you don't get tired while working, it's important to use an ergonomic keyboard and mouse. By doing so, you avoid straining your wrist and allow yourself to work comfortably. An ergonomic keyboard can prevent problems with your fingers.
It's also wise to adjust your monitor to eye level and make sure it's placed right in front of you. Thanks to this, you can prevent neck complaints.