Home office ideas

Own working from home with our guide to office furniture and ideas for creating a productive study space.

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Create an inspiring place to do all your best work with our range of new in office furniture. Find stylish chair and desk options perfect for your home office setup.

brown wooden curved seat office chair finished in faux black fathers.

Office chairs

They need to be supportive, suited to your office space and most of all, comfy. Bonus if they're stylish too.

Gaming chairs

A 2-in-1-er, gaming chairs can be adjusted to give you optimum support making them a great office chair option too.

Habitat artificial lavender in Wavy green pot placed on books.

Office oasis

Carve out calm between the calls with soothing scents and zen plants.

Space saver bureau desk with flip down shelf.

Small home office ideas

All you need to transform a small space into a fab and functional office.

Home office inspiration

Working from home the new normal? Our home office ideas are here to help you create a workspace that inspires creativity, as well as helps you stay happy and healthy at home.

Get the look

A minimal living room with grey sofa and wooden chair and table for wfh set up.

Office desk guide

There are a few key decisions to make when choosing a desk and the options below should help you to narrow down your selection.

3 drawer office desk in white wood finish.

Setup your desk

Looking for the perfect home office desk? Here are a few ideas to help you decide.

If you have lots of equipment, a wide office desk will help to keep your things organised.
Go for a small desk if you're short on space.
Want storage? Pick a desk with drawers. Corner desks are ideal if you want the best of both- save space and have extra storage.
Not to forget the looks. Wooden desks or those with a wood effect are a classic choice. Go for metal or glass for a sleek and sophisticated feel.

Best desks for small offices

Habitat 1 Drawer Jelly Bean desk in black colour placed in a room.

Desks with storage

Refresh your WFH setup. These storage desks work just as hard as you. Ideal hideaways for clutter and keeps all your work essentials handy. We love it.

Narrow desks

Want a great work station with a small footprint? No problem. These narrow desks will fit into even the tightest of spaces.

Corner desks

Make the most of your room. Corner desks are great when you want to optimise floor space. What's more, no distractions when you want to knuckle down.

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Office chair guide

Habitat Ergonomic Office Chair in grey colour kept in an open plan room.

It's got your back...

Here are a few things to remember while picking an office chair for your home.

If you work long hours, there's no beating the convenience of a chair with an adjustable height option. Also, look out for armrests and a high back. It helps reduce strain on your shoulders and back to keep you comfy all day.
A chair with a swivel gives max comfort by allowing flexible movement. For this reason, it makes for a great gaming chair too.
If you don't need to be in front of your desk for long, feel free to pick a chair that marries style with comfort. Sleek and glam? Or a pop of your favorite color? Choose what you like.

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Kids' study space

Bica kids set of 2 green plastic chairs.

Kids' desk & chairs

Petite perches and dinky desks where your little ones can study or be creative.

Image of a black ladder desk with an orange desk lamp.

Kids' desk lamps

Shed some light on your little genius with our fun yet functional desk lamps.

Habitat Rio stationery set on a wooden desk.

Kids' stationary

Colourful highlighters, rainbow gel pens and patterned notepads.

Habitat kids Darby bedside table putty in white.

Kids' storage

Boxes, drawers and baskets suitably sized for your mini me's to reach their bits and pieces.

Office storage

Pierre Henry 2 Drawer Metal Filing Cabinet in silver and white.

Filing cabinets

Habitat Kent Short Bookcase in oak finish.

Bookcases

Shelves

Argos home 2 tier wire metal tower in black colour.

Storage units

Home office finishing touches

Habitat shoreline foldable magazine file.

Office stationery

A woman using Brother QL-600B labelling machine.

Office supplies

Desk lamps

Faux floral plant in a terracotta ceramic pot.

Artificial plants

Habitat mango wood knot ornament in natural finish.

Ornaments

Scented reed diffuser in a glass bottle.

Home fragrance

Natural wooden picture frame with leaf picture.

Picture frames

Ergonomic office furniture

Koble Apollo height adjustable smart office desk in walnut finish.

What is ergonomic furniture?

Ergonomic furniture is designed to provide comfort and support. They can help to reduce the risk of numerous health issues, such as arthritis, joint pain, musculoskeletal problems, and poor blood pressure, to name a few. Here are some of the key features that can help you sit comfortably:

Adjustable heights - allows you to customise furniture to make it comfortable for you, maintaining the correct posture by keeping your back straight and legs at the correct angle, as well as reducing the risk of joint pain and stiffness.
Fabrics that regulate temperature - helping to keep your body at a regular temperature.
180 degree adjustable chair arms - to mimic your arm movement.
Keyboard and mouse supports - these support your wrists and help to reduce the risk of developing conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome.

Habitat leather faced office chair in black colour.

Ergonomic office chairs

Most office chairs have some level of adjustability – usually allowing you to change the height, tilt and arm rests.

These ergonomic features are ideal if you're sat at a desk for several hours a day. They provide a level of comfort and support that helps to reduce stress, therefore increasing productivity and efficiency.

Ergonomic office desks

An ergonomic office desk is one that allows you to remain comfortable whilst using it for longer periods of time.

This can also refer to sit-stand or standing desks, that help to alleviate the health risks you may encounter from prolonged sitting.

Ergonomic office accessories

Having the right computer accessories can help to keep your hands and wrists comfortable whilst working for long periods of time. They can help reduce the risk of health issues such as carpal tunnel syndrome.

Other accessories, such as footrests under your desk, can also help to maintain an ideal posture to prevent any aches or pains.

What’s the correct posture for sitting at a desk?

Your eyes should be level with the top of your computer monitor.
Your back and neck should not be bent or hunched.
Your shoulders should feel relaxed.
Your hips and knees should be at a 90° angle and feet firmly on the floor.
Your wrists shouldn’t be bent and your arms should sit on the armrests.

With an adjustable office chair you can change the width, height and tilt to suit your needs. As well as sitting in the correct position, it’s important to take regular breaks and move around, so you're sitting in an office chair for long periods of time.

You could even consider a standing desk, which allows you to work on your feet, as well as sitting down.