Office furniture- the various aspects
Office furniture reveals the image of the organization. It aids in motivating the employees and keeping the workplace safe and attractive. Careful selection must be ensured while buying the furniture for the place of work.
The modern workplace has evolved in the recent times. It is no longer a dull and dreary place. Thanks to the novel ideas generated by the modern designers and architects, humdrum workspace has transformed into an exciting and peppy workstation cubicle.
From traditional to contemporary, fixed to modular, veneers to boards, the options are endless. With the ample amount of design ideas available in the market, it's important to keep a few things in mind before generating them.
The workspace cubicle furniture should be functional and simultaneously relaxing. It should consider the work surface area and the storage needs as well. It needs to provide functionality to the work environment and optimise the space additionally. Besides being appealing, it should be comfortable to use. The desk should be smooth and spacious. There must be a chest of drawers beneath it, to cater the storage needs. The drawers should be made with fine quality slides for a buttery smooth slide. There should be a provision for locks as well. Proper holes for the wires and cables need to be given, so that the desk and the leg area is clutter free. There should be enough leg space, so that there is enough room for the employees to stretch and cross their legs. There ought to be a covered bin underneath, for all the litter. The bins can be the designer ones for enhancing the allure of the cubicle.
The chair used should be ergonomic chair, which takes into account the employees' stretches and movements, relaxing their back muscles at the same time. These days, backache is one of the most common causes of a leave. Credit goes to the technology and globalisation, more than 90% of the working hours of the employees are spent sitting in front of the computers and laptops! So, the chair should meet the needs of the employees who have to sit for long hours. Prolonged sitting adds stress to the spine and can put the back at risk in the long run. Here, ergonomic chairs with swivel come to aid as these encourage back muscles by providing adequate support. While choosing such chairs, features like height, width and depth of the seat should be kept in mind. The armrests should be restful enough. However, the ergonomic chairs are costlier than the traditional ones. Keeping in view the expensive cost of such chairs, ergonomic cushions for back and/or seat may be advisable.
Punchy designs and colours of office furniture can add a charm to the typical work setting. There is an array of magnetic designs to choose from. Bright, colourful and designer furniture reduces the monotony of the office environment. Though such type of furniture is a pricey affair, its worth investing in. After all a blissful, comfortable, motivated and productive work force is the dream of every organization!