Set up your home office - These pieces of furniture are particularly important

In 2021, almost 25 percent of all employed persons in Germany worked at least partially from home – a trend accelerated by the coronavirus pandemic, but one that many employees have stuck with even after. The combination of work-life balance and flexible working hours makes this model extremely popular. To ensure you don't compromise your health, today we'll show you the most important pieces of furniture for your home office!

Back problems & Motivation: Why "healthy" furnishing is so important

We all have an image of a classic office in our minds: carpeted floors, grey desks, worn-out office chairs, outdated monitors with pixel errors, and harsh, white light. While such an environment might give you the feeling of being at work, it certainly doesn't promote health. Add in poor internet and old hardware, and you have a perfectly unusable workspace.

However, this image has changed more and more in recent years. Most companies are now opting for offices that exude a "living room feeling." Green plants, wooden floors, and modern colors create a whole new atmosphere for working. Furniture has also evolved in recent years. Companies are investing in high-resolution monitors, ergonomic chairs, and height-adjustable desks. Health is increasingly becoming a priority in the workplace, and according to studies, office equipment is the second most important factor after colleagues.

An unhealthy workplace, even in a home office, can cause many health problems. These include not only physical ailments but also psychological issues that arise due to various factors. Among the numerous problems are:

• Back pain & joint problems due to incorrect sitting posture
• Eye problems due to a low-quality monitor with poor resolution
• Wrist & forearm pain due to poor hardware
• Fatigue & lack of motivation due to poor lighting
• Tendon and muscle problems due to prolonged sitting
• Headaches & lack of concentration due to incorrect equipment

As you can see, a lot needs to be considered when setting up your home office. Deskspace's ergonomic office furniture has been developed precisely for this purpose – to make your workspace healthier. On our website, you'll find ergonomic sit-stand stools and various height-adjustable desks.

Ergonomic Home Office: The furniture you really need

In the world of work, there are always trends that find their way into the office. Whether it's supposedly invigorating air fresheners or ergonomic floor mats, the selection of accessories is endless. But what do you really need? Is everything labeled "ergonomic" truly necessary? We've picked out the most important pieces of furniture for you and briefly explained them.

The height-adjustable desk

It's now standard in most offices: the height-adjustable desk. Whether with manual adjustment or at the touch of a button, this piece of furniture has established itself incredibly quickly in the last ten years. Before that, working while standing was an absolute rarity. Visually, it's hardly distinguishable from a normal desk; only a small control unit on the right edge indicates that this table can do much more.

The height-adjustable desk combines the best of two worlds – as both standing and sitting work have benefits for the body. Thanks to the uncomplicated height adjustment, you can switch between the two settings within seconds, and it's almost silent. The unwieldy office chair simply disappears under the desk when standing, giving you significantly more freedom of movement.

The height-adjustable desk offers many health and social benefits. These include:

• Relaxation of leg joints through straight posture
• Higher calorie consumption, lower risk of diabetes and obesity
• Poor posture can be prevented as the height is continuously adjustable
• Relaxation of forearms & wrists
• Better concentration and performance due to improved blood circulation in all body parts
• Ideal adjustment of screen height possible
• More freedom of movement, for example when sorting files
• Increased urge to move, promotes social interaction
• Etc.

These were just a few of the many benefits you can achieve with a height-adjustable desk. The social aspect is a very important one, as it has been largely forgotten in recent years. When standing, you are more inclined to move. The hurdle of getting up from a comfortable chair disappears. This way, you might handle more things in person rather than writing an email.

Even in video conferences, it will be noticeable that you are working at a standing desk. Your posture is much better, and you appear more natural and confident. This will be noticed not only by your colleagues but also by potential business partners and new superiors – you represent your company as a modern and sustainable enterprise.

Height-adjustable desks are no longer as expensive as they once were. You can get the Deskspace Pro, a height-adjustable desk with all essential functions, for just 449.00 Euros. Developed in Germany, this desk meets the highest quality standards and will accompany you for many years!

Ergonomic mouse and keyboard: Solving an underestimated problem

A health risk that many people don't consider at work is the mouse and keyboard. If you have to type and click a lot, every day, the tendons and muscles in your hand are virtually under constant tension. Perhaps you've even experienced your hands hurting or feeling stiff at the end of the day. In the long run, this problem can develop into cartilage damage and chronic pain, and this should be prevented.

Ergonomic mice and keyboards are an important purchase here. The mouse ensures that your hand is not bent but is in a natural position. All buttons can then be reached without bending your fingers, and your hand is less strained at the end of the day. The keyboard works similarly; a wrist rest on the underside prevents you from having to bend your hand and thus keeping it under tension.

Ergonomic sit-stand stool

In a regular office chair, you tend to lean forward or backward – this leads to poor posture in the back, shoulder, and neck areas. The ergonomic sit-stand stool solves this problem with a simple system that keeps you moving.

Ergonomic sit-stand stools have a non-slip, rubberized base. It is hemispherical, which ensures that it moves slightly constantly. In addition, there is no backrest, so you have to hold yourself straight. Through these small micro-movements, you never sit completely still and burn more calories. It also promotes your blood circulation and generally helps you concentrate better.

The Deskspace Wobble is one of these sit-stand stools. It is continuously adjustable and made from high-quality, durable materials. When standing, it takes about 60 percent of your body weight, allowing you to combine the benefits of sitting and standing. You can find more detailed information on the product page!

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