5 ideas to improve your smart-working workstation

People have always adapted to the environment and circumstances in which they are destined to live, and we all know this. The new condition in which we find ourselves due to the pandemic leads to a new need for adaptation, bringing about a sudden change in the lives of all of us. Remote working, or smartworking, has not only revolutionized the way of working, but also that of experiencing work and the space dedicated to it: space has had to be made for desks and worktops, lamps and office chairs, revolutionizing the positioning of furniture and adopting medium-long term solutions. Let's find out 5 ideas to make smart-working more pleasant starting from the location where it takes place, paying attention to every detail.

Where to sit

According to Vitra, a leading furniture company, "it is possible to recognize and understand the essence of an era starting from the chairs used in that period". A sentence as bizarre as it is true, in fact having office chairs at home could have been unusual until recently, but now it is normal. Inside our homes now we find office chairs, essential to spend the working hours comfortably, to promote performance. The right chair allows you to keep your back and neck in the correct position, so as not to get up in pain after 8 hours of sitting work. From the Brno chair designed by the father of minimalism Mies Van Der Rohe to the chair of the president of a big corp, here is a selection of office chairs, also beautiful for decorating the living room.

Find the right lighting

Taking care of the right workspace lighting doesn't just mean using glasses and beauty masks anti blue light, but creating a luminous space at the right point, to be focused and not strain your eyes. The lack or excess of light can create discomfort such as headache, tiredness and tearing or dry eyes when working, which is why "the workspace should be well lit, have uniform and natural light for as long as possible, almost like a kitchen” says Daan Van Den Branden, lighting consultant at Kreon, an architectural design firm. Floor or table lamps with an innovative design can provide diffused light in the workspace, not too direct, and can be moved according to needs. Here is a selection.

Free your work-space

Often a terabyte of space isn't enough to store everything you need while you work. Whether you are a paper lover or work exclusively on I-pads and laptops, a good support workspace can save many situations, but above all can keep the workstation tidy. A free bookcase shelf (or an entire bookcase), a specially purchased trolley or a modular system can facilitate the functionality and order of the workspace. No more scattered sheets or envelopes of documents everywhere!

Find the motivation

It is now known that pop wallpaper is the real trend of 2021 in terms of interiors. Even in the case of smart-working, it is not only functional to the creation of a personal area within an existing space, but it can also be aesthetically pleasing. The floral and artistic collections of the great fashion houses like Gucci and Etro leave you breathless, but the real gems are inspired by cities and places familiar to the heart of those who love them, to always be at ease. Even a motivational picture, flowers, magazine covers, a vision board or photographs taken during a trip perform the function of opening a window on the working world, putting us in the right mood.

Create your relax area

Like any "real" office, the smart-working station also deserves a relax area. Whether it's an armchair or a sofa with pillows next to a coffee table or a very soft pouf in front of the window, it doesn't matter, everything is valid for recreation. Here are some furnishing accessories to divide the work area from the living area, and some items to distract yourself between one call and another and enjoy your break.