Teleworking is the new reality for many, including myself. For this reason, we have had to adapt and make room at home for our professional work. It is not enough to slouch over the laptop sitting on the sofa and, for this reason, we tell you how to set up the best home office with these Ikea furniture. I assure you that you will work much better than in the cubicle that your company gave you.
When setting up that office at home, there is two fundamental elements that will be the base of everything else. We recommend that you do not skimp on them, because they will be the most important thing for comfort, productivity and health when you telework.
Is The table and the chairSo let's start with the first one.
Adjustable table to work sitting and standing
A few years ago, it became fashionable to work standing up, as a result of certain studies that determined that it was much healthier than sitting down. Over time, the furore over the trend, and even the results of those studies, have softened.
It's good to work standing up, yes, but not all the time. In fact, the healthiest recommendation is to change position throughout the day (and stretch your legs, moving from time to time).
Therefore, if you want to have the best of both worlds, our recommendation is that you get a height adjustable desk, that allows you to go from sitting to also working standing.
Our main recommendation would be the table Bekant, which raises and lowers the table with a button and a motor. However, the almost 500 euros that it is worth may be many.
Therefore, the most economical model is the Scarsta, that works with a crank and, incidentally, we exercise the arm.
Ergonomic chair
The next thing you should think about is the chair. We spend too much time sitting down, so at least we be comfortable and take care of your back. no chairs Gaming, we want elegance and comfort, in addition to not giving the impression of being with the Call of Duty when we have a video meeting.
The line flintan What they have at Ikea is under 100 euros and that's fine, especially if you follow the advice to work standing up for a while.
But if you can invest a little more, we recommend the model Mark. They are about 150 euros, but the backrest also has a headrest and in the video above you have the assembly instructions.
A monitor base
The monitor should be at eye level, so as not to strain the neck. Sometimes it seems silly, but even small angles maintained for a long time will lead to problems.
So to raise that monitor a bit, or even your laptop if you work on it with an external keyboard and mouse, we recommend a monitor stand.
The Ellowen It combines design and ergonomics, along with a very useful drawer for storing things.
A base to work with the laptop anywhere
In the end we know that you are going to go to the sofa, or even to bed in those early hours of winter mornings. At least when it's like that use a laptop stand that you can put in your lap.
You will be more comfortable, the laptop will be more stable and, incidentally, you will not cover the ventilation of the computer. A true classic when working like this.
The model Bylan, for just 20 euros, it is an excellent choice.
Other accessories for your home office
To complete, it already depends on your needs. If you need to store papers (and find them), get hold of a good shelf to keep them handy. The line Bror We like Ikea and you will find them in all sizes.
Besides that, good lighting it is essential. Here, for tastes, colors, so you have a whole selection of desk lamps and lamps.
And if you are high-tech like us, power strips and cable organizers are essential.
As you can see, if you shop around Ikea, you can set up a home office that will be the envy of your boss.