Tips to Upgrade Your Home Office

When the Covid-19 pandemic hit the UK, many office-based workers unexpectantly found themselves working from home. For some, this meant sitting on the floor to use your coffee-table as a desk. For some, it meant struggling to fit you, a partner, and your children in one living room as you all try to work and study from home. For people in a studio flat, it meant sleeping and cooking only a few feet away from where you worked.

Several years after the pandemic, many employees have returned to the office full-time, but others are still working from home, either fully or on a hybrid schedule. Google trends data shows that people searching ‘working from home’ are still above pre-pandemic levels.

If you spend any time working from home, you’ll know how important it is to have a nice environment. If you aren’t lucky enough to have a dedicated home office, there are still some ways you can make your home working space as comfortable as possible.

Get The Correct Desk Height

In the UK, the average desk height is 73cm. This is designed to be good for the majority of workers, but if you are taller or shorter than average, it could be uncomfortable. You may find that your feet can’t reach the floor, or that your hands hover uncomfortably over your keyboard.

You can upgrade your work surface with some new desk legs. They are simple to install and come in a variety of styles and colours to match your décor. They are also more cost-effective than buying a new desk.

Fix Your Office Chair

If your office chair has seen better days, you can give it a new lease on life with a replacement chair gas lift piston. This will ensure that you have a functional and comfortable office chair, helping to combat back and neck pain.

Organise Your Working Area

It can be difficult to switch off from work if your living room table is covered in files, headphones, and journals. Investing in a cube storage unit can make a hectic space calmer.

Separate Your Office from Your Home

If your desk is in the corner of your living room, work will always be visible out of the corner of your eye. If you find yourself checking your e-mail at 8pm, using a room divider can improve your work-life balance and make your house feel like a home. A folding room divider can be tucked away while working, so that you are able to let in the daylight.

So, there you have it! Four great ways to make working from home a happier experience.