Crafting the Perfect Home Office

If you’re often working from home, you know how important your home office space is. If you’re feeling like you aren’t at your best in your home office, we’ve got some pointers and furnishings that will help you turn it into a supportive space that can assist in your productivity.

There are three key criteria to keep in mind for each piece of office furniture: functionality, capacity, and aesthetics. Functionality refers to what it helps you do, by capacity we typically mean storage, and aesthetics is the style and appearance—combine these three attributes in the right, personalized way and you’ve got a home office that’s perfect.

Style and Storage

The Air System is a collection of office furniture centered around the use of glass as a structural element that strikes an excellent balance of functionality, capacity and aesthetics. The Air Desk, for instance, features a solid oak desktop that seems to float in place, while the glass base allows light to flow through. If working in a dark space drains you of energy, the Air Desk could be a lifesaver. An integrated drawer ensures there’s always room for storage and helps you stay organized.

The Air Study Bookshelf includes glass supports between shelves so that light can flow freely between them. Plenty of shelf space and optional storage units ensure you can stay organized and have access to what you put away. The Air Study Bookshelf is also available in the same finishes and materials as the Air Desk, and the two pieces can be integrated to form a stunning desk/shelf combo unit.

Other Top Picks

A well-appointed, functional home office can help to keep your mind active and positive, plus it will help you stay organized, comfortable, and focused on your work. Investing in an office chair that supports you properly is worth the time and effort, and will pay dividends in comfort and productivity.

Designs such as the Guapa Office Chair can be ideal complements to the classically-styled home office and are also surprisingly comfortable. More modern variant such as the Proform® Office Chair incorporate innovative features such as lightweight polymer armrests combined with ergonomic designs.

If you want your home office to promote your health, a standing desk is worthwhile. Standing desks are great alternatives to fixed-height desks, and allow you to work while standing, or take a break from sitting every now and again to get the blood flowing and stretch your muscles without walking away from your tasks. Something like the Centro Lift Desk will serve you well and contribute to a modern, dynamic look.

The final part of a well-appointed home office is storage and organization because sometimes you do want to have supplies, equipment or accessories completely out of sight (and out of mind) while they’re not in use. Something like the Componibli Storage Unit can enhance the look of your home office and add the storage you need to keep your workspace tidy.

At Sklar Furnishings, we have the furniture selection and design expertise to help you make the most of your home office. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or just working from home more often these days, we can help you zero in on the perfect furnishings to achieve the perfect balance of aesthetics, functionality, and capacity to keep you empowered to do your best work.