Office Furniture from Cubeking

The Internet and a cost conscious business economy has opened the doors for a new breed of entrepreneurs who follow the modern concept of SoHo (small office-home office) working. Yes! There are more and more people working from home and some of the big corporations like Microsoft also allow some of their employees to work out of home. If you are planning to launch your business from home then you will require a basic infrastructure, which includes office furniture. 

What type of office furniture will be great for my home office?

The most important thing that you need to remember is that your home office furniture should be ranked high on functionality and at the same time, should be comfortable. Whether you are operating an event management company, a graphic design company or a real estate business, you will need at least some work stations or tables and chairs and some guest chairs like the ones you see in the reception areas. Having a home office doesn’t mean that your clients might not visit your office. So you need to be prepared for every eventuality and having office furniture will create office environment at home.

Specific attributes for your home office desk set

Here are some things that you need to consider:

Function: You need to first identify the function of your desk. Will you be using it to keep the fax machine, to install a computer on it, to use it only for writing and filing purposes or for standard use? It is an important aspect as it will help you to choose the right table/desk depending on the functionality.

Space: The next important thing to identify the amount of space in your home office. If it is compact then you will need to choose a smaller desk or a multifunctional workstation that will fit all your requirements including a chair. According to the space available, you can choose the size of the desk.

Style: Style is important because since you are working from home, you need to ensure that its fits into the existing décor of your home. Natural colors, half-tones and wooden polishes would look great although you can even go for laminated desks that are highly durable and can be cleaned. Here are some of the styles that you can consider:

1. A wooden finish can give your home office desk a natural, elegant, and classic feel 
2. A metallic or chrome finish workstation will bring in a more modern touch 
3. Plastics are not environmentally safe and low on durability but are good for those who don’t have a high budget

Specific attributes for your home office chair

There are different types of chairs available and some of them even have multiple features like swivel chairs, recliners, stack chairs, guest chairs, and different capacity chairs. While choosing a chair, here are some things that you need to consider...

Size: Most chairs vary in height from 16-21 inches so that you can adjust the chair according to the height that is right for you. Ensure that the seat is at least 17-20 inches wide and the ideal size for the backrest is 12-19 inches wide.

Material: While checking the chairs, find out if they have been made from breathable fabric, which is considered to be the best.

If you want the best deal on one of the hottest chairs on the maket, you will want to check out the Herman Miller Aeron chair.  Of course, we have plenty f to choose from in our selection of used office furniture and new office furniture catalogs. 

 

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It is  a tough position to be in - the top office furniture manufacturers are cutting their top brass salaries due to the serious dip in the economy. We hate to see people lose their jobs or have to take pay cuts - our hearts go out to these folks. 

 On the other side of the coin, manufacturers are seeing the affects of where the real demand is: used office furniture.  Smart businesses today, are not paying the top dollar for new office furniture from manufacturers lik Steelcase and Herman Miller. Why? Very simple, they don't need to. There is so much used office furniture inventory from these leading manufacturers, businesses don't need to buy new. 

In fact, CubeKing is clearing warehouse space and adding office furniture sales and customer service professionals to accomodate the avalanche of used office furniture that is available on the market.  We are taking possession of top brand used office furniture and making that furniture available to companies with an eye on their bottom line. 

With a long history in the office furniture industry, we hope that these companies weather the recision with minimal disruption to their employees. In the mean time, CubeKing is doing its part in ensuring their products that are already deployed in the marketplace, are put to good use - once again.

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Tim Ferriss, the author of the Four Hour Work Week posted his experience on his blog describing his search for the perfect office chairs. It's no surprise to the office furniture professionals here at CubeKing, that he settled on buying the Herman Miller Aeron office chair.

Here's 3 key findings from his  office chair research and buying experience:

1. The lumbar support is - by far - the primary determinant of comfort or pain.
2. Seat height (and secondly, depth) will determine the rest
3. Using a 3′ long and 6″ diameter foam roller three times per day for 5 minutes can eliminate persistent middle-back pain from mediocre chair use; conversely, it can extend your comfortable sitting time by 30-40%.

He also mentions that he bought his Aeron chair used. While we wish he would have purchased his office chair from CubeKing, we do recognize and appreciate his saviness to save money by buying a used Aeron chair.

 

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