Set up your home office - These pieces of furniture are particularly important

Almost 25 percent of all employees in Germany were at least partly working from home in 2021 - this is also due to the corona pandemic, but many employees have remained true to the new way of working even after this time. The compatibility of family and career and the free use of time make the model extremely popular. So that you don't endanger your health, we will show you the most important pieces of furniture for your home office today!

Back problems & motivation: That's why a "healthy" facility is so important

We all have the image of a classic office in mind: carpeted floors, gray tables, worn-out office chairs, outdated monitors with pixel errors and harsh white light. In such an environment you have the feeling of being at work, but that doesn't promote your health at all. If bad internet and old hardware are added to that, the unusable workplace is perfect.

But this picture has changed more and more in recent years. Most companies now rely on offices that radiate a kind of "living room feeling". Green plants, wooden floors and modern colors create a whole new feeling when working. The furniture has also changed in recent years. Companies rely on high-resolution monitors, ergonomic chairs and height-adjustable tables. Health is also becoming more and more important in the workplace. According to studies, the equipment in the office is the second most important point after colleagues.

An unhealthy workplace, even when working from home, can cause many health problems. In addition to physical complaints, this also includes psychological problems that occur due to various factors. The numerous problems include:

• Back pain and joint problems due to sitting incorrectly
• Eye problems caused by an inferior monitor with poor resolution
• Wrist & forearm pain from bad hardware
• Fatigue & lack of motivation due to poor lighting
• Tendon and muscle problems from sitting for too long
• Headaches & lack of concentration due to the wrong equipment

As you can see, there are a number of things to think about when setting up your home office. The ergonomic office furniture from desqup was developed exactly for this - to make your workplace healthier. On our website you will find ergonomic sitting and standing stools as well as a wide variety of height-adjustable desks.

Ergonomic home office: You really need this furniture

There are also always trends in the world of work that are used in the office. Whether it's supposedly waking up air fresheners or ergonomic floor mats, the selection of accessories is endless. But what do you really need? Is everything that says "ergonomic" on it necessary? We have selected the most important pieces of furniture for you and briefly explained them.

The height-adjustable desk

It is now standard in most offices: the height-adjustable desk. Regardless of whether it is adjusted manually or at the push of a button, this piece of furniture has established itself extremely quickly over the past ten years. Even before that, standing work was an absolute rarity. Visually, it can hardly be distinguished from a normal desk, only a small control unit on the right edge shows that this desk can do much more.

The height-adjustable table combines the best of two worlds - because working both standing and sitting has advantages for the body. The uncomplicated height adjustment allows you to switch between the two settings within a few seconds, and it is also almost noiseless. The unwieldy office chair simply disappears under the table when standing, giving you significantly more freedom of movement.

The height-adjustable desk brings many health and social benefits. These include, among others:

• Relaxation of the joints in the legs by standing upright
• Higher calorie consumption, lower risk of diabetes and obesity
• Poor posture can be prevented because the height is infinitely adjustable
• Relaxation of the forearms & wrists
• Better concentration and performance due to better blood circulation in all parts of the body
• Ideal adjustment of the screen height possible
• More freedom of movement, for example when sorting files
• Greater urge to exercise, promotes social interaction
• Etc.

These are just a few of the many benefits you can achieve with a height-adjustable desk. The social aspect is a very important one because it has been largely forgotten in recent years. When standing, you are more inclined to move. The effort to get up from the comfortable chair is gone. So you might do more things personally again than write an email.

You will also notice in video conferences that you are working at a standing desk. Your posture is much better and you appear more natural and confident. Not only will your colleagues notice this, but also potential business partners and new superiors - you represent your company as a modern and sustainable company.

Height-adjustable desks are no longer as expensive as they used to be. You can get the desqup Pro , a height-adjustable table with all the important functions, for just 449.00 euros. Developed in Germany, this table meets the highest quality standards and will accompany you for many years!

Ergonomic mouse and keyboard: solving an underestimated problem

A health risk that many people don't think about in the workplace is the mouse and keyboard. When you type and click a lot every day, the tendons and muscles in your hand are under constant tension. You may have even experienced yourself that your hands hurt or felt tense at the end of the day. Over time, this problem can develop into cartilage damage and permanent pain, and it is important to prevent this.

Ergonomic mice and keyboards are an important purchase here. The mouse ensures that your hand is not bent, but is in a natural position. All buttons can then be reached without bending your fingers, your hand is less stressed at the end of the day. The keyboard works similarly, with a pad on the underside it prevents you from having to bend your hand and it is so stressed.

Ergonomic sitting and standing stool

In a regular office chair you tend to lean forwards or backwards - this creates bad posture in the back, shoulder and neck area. The ergonomic stool also solves this problem with a simple system that keeps you moving.

Ergonomic stools have a non-slip, rubberized underside. It is semi-circular, which ensures that it moves easily all the time. In addition, there is no back rest, so you have to keep it straight by yourself. The small micro-movements mean you never sit still and burn more calories. In addition, your blood circulation is promoted and you can generally concentrate better.

The desqup Wobble is one of these sitting and standing stools. It can be infinitely adjusted and is made of high-quality, durable materials. When standing, it takes almost 60 percent of your body weight off you, so that you can combine the advantages of sitting and standing. You can find more detailed information on the product page !

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