How to set up a home office
Your home office is that place where you can focus on the tasks that need to be taken care of. The IKEA Philippines range of work from home furniture features the perfect desk for any sized space. A well-designed office chair, the right desk light for the job, and home office essentials that help keep things organized. By making it easier to tackle those to-do's, you’ll have more time to spend on your wanna-do's.
At this time where more of us are adopting flexible working patterns and changing our working environments, it has never been more important to have a place in the home where we can concentrate and feel comfortable. Whether you want to maximize space in a small office or make your desk space more efficient, we've got plenty of office ideas and work from home products to help you get inspired.
Here’s how to set your workspace up for success.
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Create a flexible working space at home
Planning a workspace at home is not really all that different from planning a professional office. The main difference is that the space used for working may also be a space for other activities. And perhaps even shared by other family members rather than colleagues.
A laptop stand and pillows for the back are home office essentials that provide extra comfort when working with a computer in bed or on a sofa. The laptop stand eliminates uncomfortable heat generated by the laptop.
Tips of achieving comfort when working from home
For longer periods by a screen, arms and wrists need support. The keyboard and mouse should be placed 10-15 cm from the edge of the desk.
The most comfortable distance between the eyes and a computer screen is 50-70 cm, or about the full length of the arm.
Placing mobile devices at an angle alleviates strain on the neck and shoulders.
How to set up and use a flexible workspace for your well-being
1. Getting your posture right
The monitor should be tilted at 20-30 degrees, which is an optimal angle for the eyes as well as the neck and shoulders.
The top of your work surface should be elbow height and your elbows should be at a 90 degree angle when sitting or standing at your desk.
2. Selecting the right chair
Comfortable office chairs mean more time concentrating on the job. Our Philippine work from home furniture includes swivel chairs that come with features like armrests, height-adjustable seats, lumbar support and ergonomic designs that your body will love.
The ideal chair height is when the hips and knees are at a 95-100 degrees angle and the feet are flat on the floor.
It should be possible to stretch the legs under the table and turn 90 degrees to the left and right for freedom and flexibility.
An active sit/stand support is a perfect complement to a sit/stand desk and helps to vary position during the day.
3. Lighting for workspace
When it comes to a work area, the matter of lighting plays an important role. Whether at your home office or your desk, the right lighting can aid in productivity, mood, and alertness. Let's take a look at a few tips to help you get the best lighting options for your workspace.
Tips to make your home office smarter and neater
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You can easily charge your smartphone wirelessly with the RIGGAD LED work lamp.
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This simple BERGENES tool from our range of work from home products comes to good use when you are surfing, chatting, or having digital meetings. The lightweight bamboo design takes up little space and the 2 slots fit most devices – even with the cover on.
