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Before COVID-19, a home office was a space some people had and occasionally used, perhaps to pay bills on the weekends or to catch up on work emails late at night. However, in the wake of COVID-19 with so many Americans sent home to work, a home office has now become almost a necessity akin to having a garage to park your car and store your stuff.
Based in Chicago, Applied Ergonomics offers a wide array of ergonomic chairs, desks, and workstations specifically designed for your home office. If you are working from home, you’ll spend at least 40 hours a week in your home office space, so you want it to be as comfortable as possible. In addition, we offer interior design and space planning services, so if you are looking to have your entire home office space redesigned for optimal comfort and productivity, we can help. Reach out to a team member to get started today!
Choose a separate space. If you are planning on working from home even after the pandemic is over, you should have a separate, dedicated home office space. This is important for several reasons, including organization, productivity, and quiet for concentration. Having the ability to shut the door matters as well, especially when the kids come home from school and you still have an hour or so left of work.
Personalize your space. Since you now work from home, you are free to personalize your home office setup as much as you want. This includes hanging photos on the walls, having your own coffee maker at hand, and even having a dedicated space for your dog or cat to lay with you to offer moral support while you work. Choose items that will make you happy, motivate you, such as inspirational quotes or family vacation photos, and remind you of the reasons you do your job every day.
Incorporate color. Most likely at your work office, you were surrounded by white or off-white walls, neutral carpeting, and brown desks at every turn. Now that you have your own work from home office, you can choose colors that will both give you energy and offer relaxation. For example, the color green is very soothing and relaxing. It also can spark creativity. Having a plant in your office can give you the color green, plus clean your office space so you can better think and work at the same time. Paint your walls a vibrant color that energizes, such as yellow or orange, to give you added pep when the mid-day sluggishness hits.
Focus on lighting. Natural lighting is the best for your overall health and wellness, as well as your productivity. From reduced eye strain and headaches to being more alert and feeling more engaged, try to choose a home office setup that maximizes your windows as much as possible. Warmer colors tend to help you stay calm, while cooler colors promote productivity. One way to balance these two distinct needs is to employ an LED light source, such as a nearby lamp, that you can use for whatever task you are doing.
Declutter. If you are currently using an extra bedroom as your home office setup and it is packed full of boxes, clothes to give away, kids’ toys, books, or even Christmas decorations, then you need to declutter. Ridding your space of clutter has been proven to help with productivity as you can focus more and you’ll get less distracted. This goes for your desk area as well. If you eat lunch at your desk, make sure you put up your dishes, rather than stack them nearby.
Think comfort. Since you will be spending a lot of hours in your work from home office, you want everything to be as comfortable as possible, from your chair and rug to your trash can and kleenex box. If you have the space, creating a reading and/or relaxation nook in the corner of your room can be a great addition for an easy break and for visitors. Put a bookcase nearby with the current novel you are reading for when you experience a mental block. Ergonomics plays a big role in your overall comfort. Contact Applied Ergonomics for our home office ergonomics furniture and consulting services today.
Don’t skimp on the chair. When you are sitting for long periods of time, you’ll need a powerful ergonomic chair that gets the job done. While it may be easy to pull a kitchen chair over from your dining room to use, your average kitchen chair is not meant to be used for hours at a time, all day, every day. Consider investing in a top-rated ergonomic office chair, such as those from Applied Ergonomics, that will offer plenty of back support and features adjustable height and armrest for the ultimate in customization to fit you. Order today!
Don’t skimp on the desk. Your next important piece of office furniture after your chair is your desk. Again, it’s super important to consider ergonomics for your desk as well. There are many options today that could work exceedingly well for you. Applied Ergonomics offers many fabulous ergonomic desks for you to choose from. We offer height adjustable table desks so you can rotate sit-to-stand throughout your day. You can pair these desks with our wonderful standing stools that are adjustable as well so you can sit but at a higher level when you become tired on your feet. Order today!
Don’t forget your feet. Having your feet in a well-supported position helps with your posture, helps to relieve pressure on your legs, which means less pressure on your back, and it helps you to be more comfortable for those long periods of sitting that you do, such as on long conference calls. In fact, by sitting all the way back in your chair, you can reduce pressure by up to 40% on the spine. Applied Ergonomics offers adjustable footrests, which allows for flexibility and optimal customization. Order today!
The monitor. The placement of your monitor is something that most people just don’t think about when it comes to their work from home setup. However, if you think about it, if your monitor is at the wrong height, your neck could be straining either up or down for hours at a time. This can cause neck pain over time, as well as headaches from pinched nerves and other problems. If your monitor is too close or too far away, you could experience eye strain. Investing in ergonomic adjustable monitor arms can help reduce eye strain and allow for the exact positioning of your monitors for your ergonomic desk setup. Check out Applied Ergonomics’ monitor arms today!
The keyboard. The keyboard is another often overlooked place where you can experience some strain in your work from home office if not careful. Ergonomic keyboards are designed to be more comfortable and offer support for your wrists and forearms while typing. They are designed to have your fingers closer to the keys, so you use less effort and hand movements. This makes you more comfortable, so you are more productive as well. Plus, it helps reduce the risk of carpal tunnel syndrome by putting your wrists in the correct position. Check out Applied Ergonomics’ best ergonomic keyboards for your home office setup today.
Palm supports. Sometimes it’s the littlest of things that make your home office setup the best. Palm supports offered by Applied Ergonomics, give your palms a nice place to rest rather than a hard surface. They also allow your hands and wrists to be a bit straighter, which helps to avoid injuries associated with typing, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. If you have wrist issues or previous injuries, then this is a great ergonomic accessory to invest in. Check them out today!
Applied Ergonomics is passionate about helping you work from home smarter. We offer home office ergonomic products, such as our ergonomic desk, chairs, and keyboards, so that you can stay healthy while still being very productive. We recognize the challenges of working from home, and we’re here to help. We’ve been in the ergonomic business for over 30 years, producing furniture with regards to office ergonomics that will meet and exceed your expectations. With so much of our time spent at work, being comfortable and healthy is truly important.
We also offer other services in addition to our best home office ergonomic furniture. We offer consulting services, as well as space planning and interior design. We can help you set up your home office that is customized to you and your needs. In addition, many of our customers operate their small businesses out of their homes. This means that perhaps they have a few employees who work from their home and a bit larger dedicated office space. We can help your small business with the best office ergonomic setup for you and all of your employees, no matter the number.
If you are looking for the best work from home setup, look no further than Applied Ergonomics. Based in Chicago, we offer a solution that is right for you. Call for a consultation today!
