AGNES SAULER

VP Sales and Marketing, CWC Interiors

Any tips on designing a comfortable professional home office?

A home office is where productivity is of the utmost importance; yet it is also highly likely that you will be using this area at times for more than eight hours. Therefore, you really need a high performing, ergonomic task chair that is not only comfortable but sturdy as well. Always think of height and weight. Consider this chair as an investment, so find the time to look at several options and try which one will give you the best fit, for what may be comfortable for some may not be comfortable for another. Go for a design that will blend in with the house and one that looks professional. At CWC, we pride ourselves on carrying the most premium brands, such as Herman Miller which we’ve been carrying for over 25 years.

Are storage and shelving an essential part of the home office? How much storage and shelving are necessary for the home office?

Storage is individual specific. The first thing is to determine your needs and the space you will work with. There are [professions] that require more storage space, like architecture, for layouts, mock-ups and samples. But others do not require as much and prefer a more clean-looking office nook. Remember, an organised workspace makes one more efficient. Use shelves more for aesthetics, like for displaying books, photos, or small trinkets picked up from travel.