What You Need for a Home Office & Home Office Design

The amount of people working from home has exponentially increased in recent years. Due to remote work skyrocketing in popularity and the impact of the coronavirus, many people are working and will continue to work from home for the years to come. To maximize your workflow and benefits, you need a home office well-equipped to handle all of your needs. Interior Fusion has compiled a list of must-haves to ensure your office is properly furnished. Here’s what to put in a home office.

Desk

In the place where you’ll spend most of your day, it’s vitally important you pick a desk that will easily hold vital equipment and can withstand the weight of multiple monitors, printers, computers, etc. Be sure to pick a desk that works for your individual needs and office space. If your space is limited, a corner or minimalist desk is helpful. Or if you get back pain from sitting for too long, an adjustable desk might be what you need. Whatever desk you choose, make sure you’re comfortable with it.

Chair

Along with a desk, a chair for your home office is a must, and not just any chair. You’ll be sitting potentially for hours, so your chair should be comfortable. We suggest an adjustable ergonomic chair. Everyone’s body is different, so picking a chair that you can adjust to your liking is great. Look for ones that have adjustable arms, height, lumbar support, and more. Interior Fusion has multiple office chairs with these options and we’ll help you pick one out based on your wants and needs.

Surge Power Strip with Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

You can’t get any work done if the power goes out. You might also lose precious work if it cuts out when you’re in the middle of a project. Luckily you won’t have these issues with a surge power strip with an uninterruptible power supply. Power strips will ensure power is at safe levels when you have multiple electronics plugged in. They’ll prevent the power from surging and possibly damaging your setup. We suggest purchasing one with an uninterruptible power supply, which will continue to power your computer after the power goes out. This allows you to save crucial data and finish what you’re doing without fear of losing it. A power strip is a great addition to a home office.

Storage

The longer you work at home, the more documents and paperwork you’ll acquire. To prevent your desk from being overrun, having some storage is key. This could be a filing cabinet for your documents or even smaller storage for your pens, folders, staplers, or other office supplies. The size depends on how large your home office is. But what’s important is that your storage keeps your desk tidy and makes it easy to find what you’re looking for. What good is storage that doesn’t organize your supplies?

Printer/Scanner

Even if most of what you do is digital, when working from home you should expect to print or scan some documents. That’s when a printer and scanner come in handy. You don’t want to have to come into the office just to print or scan one document. That’s a waste of time on everyone’s part. Having a printer/scanner combo in your home office eliminates this issue. Plus, you won’t have to borrow someone else’s when you have your own. A printer/scanner should be in every home office, just in case.

Conclusion

Although all home offices are different, we recommend that you get the furniture and appliances discussed above. They’re essential and will ensure you’ll get your job done quickly and efficiently. If you have any questions about what’s good for you and your home office, don’t hesitate to contact us. The expert team at Interior Fusion will help you find the perfect office setup!