Home Work

Brian McIntosh, Operations Manager at Houseworks, a locally owned furniture store specializing in home design, offers his insight on a well–thought–out home office.

While many are preparing to return back to the office full time this summer, others are choosing to stay home and make a home office space that works for them. Investing in a comfortable and efficient home office environment will make your work life easier and more productive, and the trained design professionals at Houseworks can help create an efficient and beautiful home office by maximizing the space available, be it an entire dedicated room or just a portion of one.

When thinking through your home office, McIntosh recommends starting with a comfortable, ergonomic chair. “If you are going to invest in upgrading your home office, do not skimp on the office chair. It should have multiple adjustments including seat depth and height,” he says. “It should also have adjustable arm height and the back of the chair should have adjustable lumbar support for your back.” Houseworks offers several options that integrate well into any environment. Proper task lighting is also important to consider. McIntosh prefers a dimmable light that is adjustable, so that you can angle it in different directions, and notes LED task lights can help prevent eye strain.

A lifting desk can be a worthy splurge. Not only is it healthy to stand occasionally throughout the day, but having desk height options while seated is a great benefit. McIntosh notes that the average fixed desk height is about 30-inches high, but that doesn't necessarily work for all people, especially those on the shorter or taller ends of the chart. “Having the

Find more design ideas for the home office and beyond at Houseworks, located at 4905 E. 82nd Street in Indianapolis or on the web at houseworks.biz