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I am an architectural design writer who often focuses on how environment can affect behavior. Before consulting privately, I received my MA in writing and ran a design boutique in Los Angeles.
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Seemingly insignificant pieces in a dwelling can get mistakenly overlooked because they seem comparatively inconsequential. But highly-used elements of a home (such as laundry rooms, back entryways, a linen closet) may require just as much forethought as a dining room or library shelving.
A work chair falls into this category. Especially when an individual is combining their furniture with another's for the first time, or moving around, or just out of college, or recently overwhelmed by renovating an entire wing of the house--one single chair might seem comically unimportant. Some simple considerations can save a major pain in the derriere (literally) and help make the home office a well-thought-out haven.
Consider:
--the height of the desk you're matching
--the chair's leg design
--ergonomics and quality grade
--cushion and contour for comfort
--how discreet you need the chair to be
--if the chair needs to meet other functions
--if you like arm rests or not
--if the chair can also serve as a finishing touch
Here are some great examples.
A work chair falls into this category. Especially when an individual is combining their furniture with another's for the first time, or moving around, or just out of college, or recently overwhelmed by renovating an entire wing of the house--one single chair might seem comically unimportant. Some simple considerations can save a major pain in the derriere (literally) and help make the home office a well-thought-out haven.
Consider:
--the height of the desk you're matching
--the chair's leg design
--ergonomics and quality grade
--cushion and contour for comfort
--how discreet you need the chair to be
--if the chair needs to meet other functions
--if you like arm rests or not
--if the chair can also serve as a finishing touch
Here are some great examples.
A simple, minimalist chair. Clean lines, simple color. Nice balance to the details and lines surrounding it.
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Another uncomplicated design. This time with a cushion, a nice contour for back comfort, and no legs to get tangled with. I once bought IKEA chairs that were SO comfortable but everyone kept tripping over the legs...
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A smaller chair lets a work space integrate smoothly into a multi-purpose room, and can easily be moved for other purposes. For a long time, the chair at my small traditional writing desk coordinated with the chrome and white dining room chairs for the easy addition of a guest.
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| This simple design finds uniqueness in its material. Remember to consider the height of the specific desk at which you'll be working--for good posture and comfort, the work surface (and computer keyboard) should reside about waist level so shoulders don't hunch. Private Comment
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Perhaps your space has room for a more substantial chair. This room keeps to a traditional look with identical upholstered chairs at the substantial desk. Don't forget arms, if you like. Just remember that they affect how the chair can be pushed in at the end of the day...
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Another beautifully traditional chair and desk, taking into consideration the view without having to face the sun.
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Don't underestimate the power of a chair to contribute to the design of a work space. This chair not only looks comfortable, tucks into its place (and out of the flow of traffic) when not in use, it adds that finishing touch of an unexpected color.
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| Another example of comfortable, functional chairs completely making the space in which they reside. Private Comment
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Though this might not be be for hours-long work time, this bench is a feminine, quaint, delightfully surprising touch. Note how easily it can scoot under the table.
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