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Creating an ergonomic workstation with the Q8 Flexispot standing desk

May 9, 2023 by Catherine

This is a collaborative post in partnership with FlexiSpot With the trend for hybrid working (splitting time between the office and home) only growing stronger, many of us are having to find a permanent place to work within the home. Setting up a workspace within your home can be a challenge.  More often than not, it’s a case of squeezing a desk or table into a living area or a bedroom, and that doesn’t always make for the most ...

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Flexispot BS8 Flexi-Chair ergonomic Desk Chair review

April 10, 2023 by Catherine

This is a collaborative post in partnership with FlexiSpot Over the last few weeks we’ve been trying out a Flexispot ergonomic desk chair in our home office.  This article shares our experience of using the BS8 Flexi-Chair, and takes a look at why it’s important to think about ergonomics when setting up a workstation. Why is an ergonomic desk chair important? Ergonomic furniture is designed to allow the body to be in a neutral ...

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How to make home office working a success

January 23, 2023 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post The concept of home office working has become increasingly popular in recent years, with more businesses allowing employees to work from home. This is due in part to the benefits of home office working, such as the flexibility to work remotely and the convenience of being close to home.  However, setting up a home office is no small feat. It requires careful planning and consideration to ensure that ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: Home, Home office, Home working, Interiors, Top Tips, Working from home

Flexispot standing desk review

June 17, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

This is a collaborative post in partnership with FlexiSpot If you work from home, or have kids who need to study, you’ve probably got a desk somewhere in the house.  More of us are working from home than ever before, and when you squeeze a home office into an existing room layout it isn’t always easy to create a comfortable desk area. I work from home, and spend several hours a day sitting at my desk.  I try to take regular breaks ...

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Garden rooms: gain extra space without planning an extension

October 16, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post When space is tight at home, the obvious option for most homeowners is to plan an extension. This is an easy choice because house extensions are usually promoted by architectural firms as they improve marketability and function. But garden rooms are also a great way to gain extra space. Traditional extensions like conservatories, orangeries, and glass extensions are often attached to the main house to provide extra room ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: Family, Garden, garden buildings, garden room, Home, home improvement, Home office, Home working, Working from home

4 reasons why you should build a corner garden room

August 23, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post If you're fed up with the stresses and strains of everyday life, one easy way to get away from it all is to immerse yourself in nature. Spending time in nature can help to decrease anger and tension, while also increasing positive feelings and boosting mood. It can be as simple as stepping outside your back door, and a corner garden room will make it even easier to use your garden to enjoy nature. Corner garden rooms ...

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Filed Under: Garden Design Tagged With: Garden, Garden design, Garden office, garden room, Garden tips, Home office, Outdoors, small space gardening, Top Tips

Tips to improve your broadband when working from home

April 27, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post While we all expect our home broadband to be good enough to handle our entertainment needs, it takes on an extra dimension when we’re working from home. This is when it becomes crucially important to get it right. Working from home usually requires a stable broadband connection that won’t let you down just when you’re about to send that important document to a colleague or host a video call. A weak connection at a ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: Broadband, Family home, Home, Home office, Home working, Technology, Top Tips, Working from home

What to consider when choosing a garden office

July 23, 2020 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post With so many of us working from home on a regular basis right now, there’s never been more pressure on our living spaces to provide a practical and stimulating working environment.  And if your property doesn’t happen to have a room going spare, you’re probably struggling to create that ideal office space in an already busy home. This is where a garden office could be the ideal solution. The benefits of a garden ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: Garden office, Home, home improvement, Home office, Home working, Top Tips, Working from home

Design tips for creating the perfect home office

August 21, 2019 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Does your home have a dedicated office space? With more of us working from home than ever before - it’s estimated that by 2020 up to 50% of the UK workforce will be working remotely - the demand on our homes to provide a comfortable, stimulating working environment has never been greater. Even if you don’t work from home, chances are you need to use your home for some form of ‘office’ work on a fairly regular basis. ...

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Filed Under: Interior Design Tips Tagged With: Chair, Desk, Furniture, Home office, Home working, Houseplants, Interior Design, Interiors, Lighting, storage, Working from home

How To Create The Perfect Environment For Working From Home

December 1, 2018 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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If you work from home, you'll know it can sometimes be a challenge to create an effective workspace.  This guest post has lots of tips to help you get it right. When it comes to advising people about their home environment, there is no one ideal working space that will suit everyone.  Finding the perfect working from home environment depends on your living conditions, personal preferences, and the type of job you do.  Here are some ideas that ...

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Filed Under: Interior Design Tips Tagged With: Family, Home, Home office, Interiors, Top Tips, Working from home

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