UPSTAIRS, DOWNSTAIRS

It’s official

Nearly two years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, some residents still find themselves working from home.

By now, a makeshift office space is set up somewhere in the living room, bedroom or spare room. With today’s more mobile technology, a working space can be virtually anywhere.

But a dedicated work space can help separate the grind from personal life. With a good desk, chair and light source, a home office can be established.

“It really depends on how the person works that reflects how they want their home office space to look like,” according to the sales team at M80 Systems Inc. “Manufacturers tend to come out with a home office kit that shows a whole set up, but some people customize depending on their space.

A good way to start with home office space is figuring out what kind of chair is most comfortable for the individual, according to M80 Systems. People are more likely to sit down throughout the day as opposed to standing or lying down, so a good chair would be ideal. One with good lumbar support and a memory foam seat will prevent future back pain. Chairs with wheels can also be convenient but it may not be ideal for smaller spaces.

Modern trends have seen

A lot of office spaces are within other living areas, so it’s important to get a desk that fits the aesthetic of the room.

standing desks on the rise, especially ones with adjustable heights. An economical alternative is the desktop riser, which is an extra piece that can be put on top of a desk for higher elevation. These types of installations can make one feel more productive, especially at home.

Vicky Baldonado, sales manager of Furniture Outlet, said that smaller sized desks have been requested at the store recently, possibly because people want to set up an office space within their homes.

“They mostly ask for darkcolored ones, so it can match the rest of the home. But they look for something compact, or something that doesn’t take up a lot of space in the house,” Baldonado said.

A home office does not have to be as professional as a standard office. As long as it is a designated space to work and does not have many distractions, it will suffice. p

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