Working from home is the new normal: furniture to boost your productivity
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, millions of people around the world are now working from home – many of them for the first time. Self-quarantining has led to workers having to adopt makeshift offices at home, and this has meant getting creative in terms of carving out a place to work amidst family life.
Having a comfortable, suitable working environment with the right office furniture is key to ensuring productivity. Whether you’re sharing a dedicated home office with family members, clearing space on the sofa to work in front of the laptop, or attempting to convert your bedroom into a private working area, it’s never been more critical to have high-quality furniture.
Why comfort matters
When working, comfort should be a primary concern. If you’re comfortably seated, this will help you to avoid becoming distracted during the day. Being about to retain focus will help you to achieve better results and ensure that you remain motivated. On the contrary, continually readjusting your position will prevent you from working solidly and will result in a loss of productivity.
Of course, comfort when working from home isn’t just about productivity – it’s about health and wellbeing, too. Now that millions of us are working out of office, it’s fair to say that we’re spending unprecedented amounts of time within the four walls and close confines of our homes. To stay healthy, we need ergonomic furniture now more than ever, to protect us from back, neck, and shoulder issues.
Good physical health can help us to maintain good mental health, too – and during the coronavirus pandemic, we all need to look after our emotional needs if we are to continue to be productive while working from home.
Aesthetics and productivity
Did you know that the color of your office furniture and ambiance of your room could affect your mood and productivity? Studies suggest that blue and green light hues could help workers to be more alert during the day, while bright office furniture colors could alleviate stress. However, colors that clash or appear too “loud” could cause distractions. Psychologists recommend yellows, oranges, blues, and greens for office furniture that promotes productivity.
Making the right choice
If you need to update your furniture to enable you to work more comfortably from home, you might be wondering exactly how you can source high-quality items like reclining chairs, desks, lamps, tables, and drawers. While lockdown might prevent you from visiting Feige’s Interiors in Saginaw, you could always use our useful room planner tool to help you get inspired. This way, you can envisage your home office and decide upon the best combination of furniture to inspire you to work to the best of your ability at home – and then place an order online when you’ve decided on the best options.