Office Furniture Tips - For A Better Cube

Just because you spend over 40 hours per week in your cube doesn’t mean you have to live like a rat in a cage. Here are some sure-fire tips for improving the look and feel of your own little 25 square foot corner of the office that will help make you a healthier person to boot.

Tips for a better cube

1. Start with a great chair. Be sure and get an adjustable chair with good lower back support. Long-term positioning in a poorly designed chair can lead to a lifetime of back problems.



2. Go green. If you get proper sunlight in your cube, add a plant or two. It will make the space a healthier, more pleasant place to spend your day.



3. Get with the ergonomic flow. Ergonomic keyboard and mouse sets are now relatively inexpensive and help you avoid carper-tunnel syndrome and other medical conditions that stem from long-term PC usage.



4. Make the space your own. Tasteful additions of artwork and photos make your cube a more enjoyable place to be. And the more “at home” your cube looks, the more your co-workers will begin to feel comfortable in the space as well.



5. Keep it clean. Excessive clutter keeps you from being productive, and is just no fun to be around. At the end of every day, clean up your cube thoroughly so that it looks sharp when you arrive the next morning.



6. Consider good feng shui. If possible, position your cube so that you are facing the entrance to the office (as opposed to a wall). According to the rules of feng shui, this places you in a more powerful position with additional positive energy.



7. Let the music play. Low levels of soothing, inspirational music add a pleasant soundtrack to your day. Bring in a portable radio or attach small speakers to your PC. Just remember to ask your co-workers if the volume and music type is acceptable to them.

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Office Furniture Shopping Tips

Opening up a new business in a rented office space or at home is an exciting time in your life. Buying the needed furniture pieces for your business is important in how you develop your business's identity: what kind of culture and atmosphere are you trying to invoke? What sort of activities will you be focusing on?

For example, if you work in a visually oriented industry, consider purchasing literature displays for a common area to deliver a message or image to employees, customers, and clients.

But there are always five factors to consider when shopping for office furniture, no matter what you do.

1. Space - How much space will you have? This will be a bigger issue for home businesses, and a greater deal of creativity will be needed to accommodate yourself and your employees. Also consider wires and cables that will be coming out of the wall. Desks should be near electrical outlets with the aid of strip outlets and extensions (talk to your electrician about the limit per room).

2. Comfort and Safety - It is advised that you do not scrimp and save too much when it comes to office chairs. Your employees will especially need comfortable chairs as they will be seated for most of the day. Discomfort will only inhibit productivity and feelings of satisfaction among your workers.

3. Computers before desks - Decide on whether you are purchasing desktops or laptops before you buy the desks. Laptops cost more than desktops, but they will save you money on furniture as they require less desk space. If you decide to save money on computers, be prepared to buy desks with sufficient surface space.

4. Don't forget other machines - It is likely that you will need more than just a computer for office equipment. You will probably require telephones, fax machines, and printers. You may also need scanners, panel accessories, desk lamps, and copyholders. Use machine stands, credenzas, and bookcases to hold up these necessities.

5. Other functional rooms - Will you be requiring a reception area for visitors? Are you giving your employees a cafeteria space? Do you need conference furniture? Remember, a business is more than just an office where work is done on a computer. Keep in mind all the different types of spaces you will need to have in order to carry out various communications and operations.