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How Should a Desk Be Placed In Your Home Office?

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Made the leap to become a freelancer? Has your company initiated a work-from-home policy? Then you’ll need the right remote work space for the job. A huge part of this is knowing where an office desk should be placed for optimum productivity and to encourage a healthier, happier day in the office. We have a few tried and tested tips to share below – including common mistakes to avoid.

Avoid dark, dingy corners

Placing a desk in the corner of the room, furthest away from the window could be a bad move. Natural light can really help boost your mood and make you feel more awake, helping you to avoid the afternoon slump or feeling lethargic. A window view can also help you feel less constrained or isolated. If you don’t get much natural light in your room (or are a bit of a night owl) investing in a good desk lamp is a suitable alternative to help you better focus on the task at hand.

Avoid screen glare

Likewise, you don’t want your screen or eyes to drown in sunlight – it might feel nice to bathe in some sun for a while, but if you can’t see the screen, you’re not going to get much work done. If you really want or need to place your work screen in front of a window, you may want to invest in some anti-glare treatments so you can keep working come rain or shine.

Avoid distractions

While eye health experts will tell you it’s healthy to look out of a window and onto the horizon throughout the working day, if your view is filled with distracting sights and sounds, you may want to rethink placing your desk directly in front of the window. If you’re lucky enough to have several rooms to choose from, try to select one that has enough natural light and a view from a window, but with fewer distractions. This may be a room that faces onto your garden rather than the front of your house.

Make regular video calls?

If you make regular video calls, you’ll want to make sure the space behind you is free of distractions.

Where to put an office desk?

Knowing where you want to place an office desk can help make your purchase a little easier. For instance, if you know you want to place a desk in a certain room or against a wall, the measurements will need to be taken into account to ensure the desk is the perfect fit. However, you may even decide to trial several office desk positions before finding the best placement.

Need some assistance finding the right desk for your home office? LOF Furniture can help. We stock a wide range of used office desks from top brands in a range of styles and sizes. As experts in office fit-outs, we can advise on how to place a desk in your office for optimum productivity.

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