The ideal home workstation is a space where you feel good. With the right level of comfort (and the attention to ergonomics that goes with it), plenty of daylight and an appealing interior. Exactly what it should look like is entirely up to you. Simple and functional, cosy with lots of photos and a very personal touch, or stylishly Scandinavian. Your home workstation, your style. Here are seven sources of inspiration for your home workstation!
1. Timeless design classics
Want a home workstation that will last for many years and take your interior to the next level? Go for timeless basics with a design that has long proven its worth. Stylish, sturdy and, ideally, adaptable to your interior, with a desktop or frame in the colour and material of your choice. Tip: complete the look with beautiful design accessories, practical and perfect in their simplicity.
2. Light and airy, Scandi style
With its playful, multifunctional furniture and its emphasis on natural light, Scandinavian style is ideal for home offices. Many Scandinavian brands now offer home office furniture such as desks, office chairs and cabinets, but feel free to experiment with pieces from their regular interior collections too. This storage solution from Muuto, for example, fits perfectly in your living room, your home office, your bedroom and more.
3. Home is where your home office is
Is the space you have available rather limited? Don't let that stop you from setting up your own cosy home workstation. Choose furniture that blends nicely into your interior and that you can, ideally, use in different ways. A good example is a compact sit-stand desk, screened off with panels. Pick a bright spot in your living room, screen it off with a large houseplant and create your own quiet workspace.
4. Comfort above all
Ergonomics and comfort remain the key words when it comes to furnishing your home workstation. With a simple, sturdy and comfortable desk and a matching office chair, both adjustable for your comfort, you are already well on your way. Finish it off with a nice desk lamp, a trendy desk organiser, a few fun photo frames and some greenery, and you have a cosy home workstation at a very affordable price.
5. Minimalist and modular
Not a fan of heavy office furniture and bulky cabinets? With a few trestles, a movable desktop and a handy modular wall system, you can create a flexible workspace at home. Want to free up space after working hours? Simply put them away. And a minimalist home office like this looks trendy too.
6. Stylish and sophisticated
Is it a lounge chair or an office chair, a work desk or an elegant dining table? Some office furniture is so refined that you can hardly tell it apart from ordinary furniture. Perfect if you love a sleek, sophisticated look and want your home workstation to blend in beautifully with the rest of your interior.
7. Out of the box
The classic set-up of desk, chair and desk lamp is the obvious choice, but it is certainly not a must. Do you like to think outside the box? Then feel free to experiment with other elements. How about a balance ball instead of an office chair, an ergonomic mat for your sit-stand desk, a functional wall board to hold photos or accessories, or a rocking chair for your brainstorming sessions and coffee breaks? Just what you need to stay fresh and creative.
Jeroen Van den Bossche, CEO Buro International
FAQ: alternating between sitting and standing
- Which style is best for a home workstation that will last? Go for timeless design classics: sturdy basics with a proven design, adaptable in colour and material to your interior. That way your home workstation stays relevant and stylish for years.
- I don't have much space at home. How can I still set up a pleasant home workstation? Choose furniture that blends into your interior and can be used in several ways, such as a compact sit-stand desk with screening panels. Find a bright corner in your living room and screen it off, for example with a large houseplant, for a quiet workspace of your own.
- What should I pay attention to, at a minimum, when setting up a home workstation? Ergonomics and comfort are the key words: an adjustable desk and an adjustable office chair form the basis. Add a desk lamp, an organiser and some greenery for a cosy workspace at an affordable price.
