What Every Home Office Needs
Essential Items for a Productive Workspace.
What Every Home Office Needs: Essential Items for a Productive Workspace
Whether you are working remotely on a full-time basis or balancing hybrid working, it is essential to create a comfortable, functional home office, which helps you to maintain productivity and wellbeing.
So, what do you need for a home office? Ergonomics! A space that supports your body throughout the day and helps stop common aches, strains, and distractions.
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What every home office needs
You might be wondering: what do I need for a home office setup beyond just a laptop and chair? The essentials go far deeper when you consider your health and comfort.
Using the Fellowes Workspace Zone Approach ™
as a guide, let’s break down what’s needed for a home office that works with your body, not against it.
A supportive chair is a must. Dining chairs or sofas may work in the short-term, but they don’t have the adjustability and structure needed to be used for long periods.
Equipment for this zone
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Lumbar cushions – Gives lower-back support if your chair isn’t ergonomic.
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Foot rests – Helps you keep your feet flat and maintain a natural sitting position.
Your wrists and arms do more work than you realise, and poor wrist positioning can lead to discomfort or strain injuries that accumulate over time.
Equipment for this zone
A key part of your home office setup is your screen position. If your monitor is too low, you may hunch or tilt your head down, leading to neck and shoulder strain - that’s where monitor stands come in.
Equipment for this zone
It is easy to forget how inactive you may get whilst working. Sometimes you may only move for snack and toilet breaks! Ensuring you have the proper equipment to promote healthier habits whilst working is essential.
Equipment for this zone
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Sit-stand desks – Helps to lessen the time spent in one position and encourages better posture.
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Sit-stand mats – Great for those using standing desks, encouraging subtle movement and shifting of body weight.
A cluttered desk can lead to a cluttered mind. It can hinder focus, reduce productivity, and increase the risk of injury through stretching & twisting.
Equipment for this zone
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Desktop power – Provides easy to access power when you need it.
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Cable managers – Keep cables tidy, out of sight and tangle free.
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CPU holders – Maximise valuable workspace by mounting CPUs under your desk or on your monitor arm.
Who needs a home office setup?
First-time remote workers
If you're new to working from home and wondering ‘do I need a home office?’ The answer is yes, especially if you want to maintain your health and productivity over time.
People upgrading uncomfortable setups
Starting to notice back pain, fatigue or poor concentration is your cue to look at what you need in a home office for better ergonomics..
Employers with remote or hybrid workers
Giving clear guidance on what every home office needs helps ensure comfort, productivity and DSE compliance for employees working remotely.
Our free Healthy Workstation Assessment will give personalised recommendations for your employees, helping you provide ergonomic workstations that are compliant.
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Where to set up a home office
Where you choose to set up your home office can have a big impact on your focus and comfort. Ideally, choose a quiet space with natural light and minimal distractions. If you’re working with a smaller space, ergonomic equipment can help you convert a corner, spare room, or a kitchen table into a supportive work zone.
Here at Fellowes, we have ergonomic tools to help you build the best home working office for you. Whether you’re wondering ‘what office supplies do I need to work from home’ or ‘what does a home office need to feel professional’, the Fellowes Workspace Zone Approach
™ ensures you’re covered from head to toe.