I am so excited to share my Christmas decorating ideas for a home office in collaboration with Very because I don’t usually create a lot of Christmas content. Normally, I am far too busy planning and celebrating all the family birthdays that fall in November and December and then frantically trying to get Christmas organised in the remaining two weeks. It’s a very stressful and busy time of year. But I couldn’t resist the opportunity to work with Very on this Christmas campaign and share how I have decorated my office this Christmas.
As many of you will know, I own a small, boutique coworking space in Devon for female entrepreneurs. What makes it different from other coworking spaces is the fact that it is really small and feels more like a home office. There is absolutely nothing corporate or commercial about it. So all the ideas that I share in this post are perfect for decorating your home office this Christmas.
It may seem unusual to decorate your home office for Christmas but considering how many of us are now working from home due to the hybrid model that arose from the Pandemic, it makes sense that we may wish to add some festive cheer to our workspace. After all we could be spending up to eight hours a day in this room so why wouldn’t we want to make it feel a bit special as we approach Christmas.
When implemented, these Christmas decorating ideas for a home office should hopefully provide a much needed wellbeing boost to get us through the dark and miserable days on the lead up to the festive break. I know I feel so much better when the sparkly lights and shiney decorations go up.
When Very asked me to take part in their Christmas campaign I was really happy to see what a lovely selection of Christmas trees and decorations they had and more importantly how many of them worked perfectly with the style and aesthetic of my office. The office is very pink, so the traditional Christmas colours of red and green were out of the question. I wanted something that would add even more warmth to the space and work seamlessly with the existing decor. So I was looking for dusky blush pinks and warm metallics and that is exactly what I found.
So let’s take a look at how I created this gorgeous winter wonderland in my office.
Put up a Christmas Tree
If you have space, a full size Christmas tree is the most obvious way to bring that festive feeling into a room. Standing tall, it makes a big impact in the room and really draws your attention. To keep costs down, I chose a 6ft Flocked Emperor Pre Lit Pencil Christmas Tree because I knew that this would still look pretty without all the decorations to hang on it. Baubles can be costly and I didn’t really want the added hassle of having to store them throughout the year so I decided to keep it simple.
Also as the office is really very small, I couldn’t spare the room for a tree that is too wide so instead I chose a pencil tree. I still have height, but it fits really neatly in the corner and doesn’t impact too much on the flow of the room.
I also dressed up the tree a little by adding a beautifully soft Christmas tree skirt in faux fur. This helped to disguise the stand and make it look a little more finished. I’ve never used a Christmas tree skirt before but I am now converted and won;t be without one again. It’s the small details, right?
If a full size Christmas tree is not an option, opt for a table top Christmas tree that you can place on your desk or on a pedestal or sideboard. Even a small tree adds a lot to the room and makes it feel extra special. As my office is large enough I chose to have both a full size tree and a table top one.
Switch Out Artwork for Christmas Wreaths
If wall space is limited, you can always take down some of your existing decor and replace it with the Christmas decorations. I didn’t want to put up any new hooks so I used what I already had. The normal artwork has been packed away for a few weeks and instead I have hung a beautiful pre-lit wreath in it’s place.
Choosing a pre-lit wreath gives it that extra bit of sparkle and you simply need to add batteries to light it up. It’s super easy makes a real statement on the wall.
I also chose a flocked teardrop Christmas wreath which also comes with battery operated lights. I hung this beside the fireplace because I had a space hook there but it could have replaced any other bit of artwork in the room.
Add a Garland to the Fireplace
If you live in a period property, you may be lucky enough to benefit from a fireplace in your home office that you can decorate for Christmas. For me, this is an intergral part of the Christmas decorations. I think it adds so much to the room and can be used to make a really big statement. I chose a frosted rose swag Christmas garland to place on the mantle piece. This was a very easy choice, partly because the colours work so well with the fire surround and tiles but also because I like Christmas garlands that are big and full. I also like the way it doesn’t hang down too far on either side.
If you are not be lucky enough to have a fireplace in your home office that you can decorate at Christmas, don’t worry. You can get a very similar effect by placing a garland on top of a sideboard or cupboard. You could even suspend one above a window or simply hang one on the wall above your desk. Try to get creative if you don’t have a fireplace to use.
String Up Some Fairy Lights
In my opinion, you can never have too many fairy lights. I used to put fairy lights up in my office when I was employed and not just at Christmas. They create such a lovely soft light and a really cosy atmosphere and they help to brighten up those dark winter days.
I chose this LED snowball light Christmas garland which I hung up around the fireplace. It is really long at 1590cms so I was able to take it around the corner of the room and then also hang it around the window. I intend to keep this up even after Christmas so I’m really pleased that this is mains powered so I don’t need to keep changing batteries.
Decorate Your Shelves & Window Sill
Another easy Christmas decorating idea for a home office is to decorate your shelves and window sill. Whether you have a shelving unit, built-in shelves or wall-hung shelves, these can be used as a place to display your Christmas ornaments.
Again, you can remove some of the things that you would normally have on the shelves and pack them away until after Christmas. I took all my books and a terrarium down to make room for more festive decorations. I also removed some of my plants on the window sill and rehoused them elsewhere
So there you have it. Those are my easy Christmas decorating ideas for a home office. Nothing groundbreaking, but I hope that seeing how easy it can be will inspire you to decorate your own home office this year, particularly if it’s not a room you have thought of decorating before.
Very has a great selection of affordable Christmas trees and decorations so it needn’t break the bank, but I guarantee it will make the drab winter days in the run-up to Christmas feel a lot cosier and more fun when your home office looks this good!
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Since the Covid-19 pandemic, more and more people have begun working from home and, as such, have started putting together effective home offices. There is a lot that goes into making a good home office. You might think that all you need is a good desk and comfortable chair, but there is a lot more to it than that. In this post we talk in more detail about some of the most effective ways you can improve your home office, so that you are effective at work and able to deliver consistent results.
Think About Your Role
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The way that you shape your home office and what you use to put it together is largely going to vary based on what you do in your role. For instance, if you have an admin-based role, then just a standard internet connection and memory bank will suffice. However, there are other roles, particularly in the modern world, that require much more advanced technology.
For instance, a lot of people now trade the likes of NFTs to make money. This is now an accessible industry given NFTs are available for anyone to purchase and websites, such as https://www.okx.com/web3/nft/featured, are available that clearly show people which NFTs are popular and provide a platform for them to trade on. That being said, when you are working with NFTs, you need to be quick and also need to know how you can effectively store what you purchase. This means that you will need a much stronger connection and large memory in your home office. be sure to consider your role when you are purchasing equipment to put your home office together.
Use Good Headphones
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There are several different headphone options available to you which cover a range of budgets, but you must get a pair if you want to be productive when working from home. You will be surprised just how much it improves your quality when you are taking video calls and, as such, they are well worth getting for that reason alone.
This is purely for comfort, but it will have a large impact on your overall productivity and how you feel when working. When you are looking at your monitor, your eyes should be nearly level with the top of the screen. A lot of the time people have their monitors way too low, and this means that they are hunched over which can lead to discomfort and back problems in the long run. If you use a laptop, then you should get yourself a laptop stand which will be able to add some more height to your device, which will make using it more comfortable.
Conclusion
If you have started to work from home, then you are going to want to make sure your home office is the best it can be. There are a few ways you can do this. For instance, you should consider the kind of work you do when buying equipment, and also raise your monitor and use earphones when you work.
An ergonomic chair is an absolute must whether you work in a corporate office or work from home. Research shows that office workers spend 75% of their waking hours sitting down which places a lot of pressure and strain on the body and can add stress to the spine.
No matter where we work, it is important that our seating is comfortable and supports our body and protects it from work-related injuries such as back, neck, and shoulder pain. Ergonomic chairs really shouldn’t be considered a luxury if we hope to protect our backs while working from a desk for extended periods. Instead we should see them as an investment in our own health and well-being, after all prevention is better than cure as the old adage goes.
What is an Ergonomic Chair?
According to the Cambridge Dictionary, ergonomics is “the scientific study of people and their working conditions, especially done in order to improve effectiveness”. With that in mind, an ergonomic chair is one that has been designed to best support the human body whilst sitting at a desk. Therefore the design takes into consideration posture, comfort, support and health.
Ergonomic chairs offer specific features that have been designed to improve our posture and support the neck and back. A good ergonomic chair is adjustable so that it can be used by people of different heights and sizes to ensure the correct fit.
What are the Benefits of an Ergonomic Office Chair?
Whilst the main benefit of an ergonomic chair is the support that they provide to keep our backs and necks healthy, they also prevent problems that are associated with poor back health such as irritability, depression, inability to concentrate and digestive problems.
A well-adjusted ergonomic chair will also have a positive effect on our circulation ensuring that we have good blood flow in the legs.
How to Set up an Ergonomic Office Chair Correctly?
However, ergonomic chairs can only provide these benefits if they are adjusted correctly for the user. This means adjusting the seat height so that the user’s knees are at a 90-degree angle with feet flat on the floor.
It means adjusting the lumbar support so that it fits comfortably in the lumbar area of the back. It must be high enough to fit against the lumbar and forward enough so they don’t need to lean back to get the backrest support.
It means positioning the armrests directly underneath a neutral elbow position so that the shoulders stay in a comfortable posture. The armrest should carry the weight of the arm and the elbow should be positioned directly below the shoulder. It is also important to make sure that the arms are close to the torso and not flexed outwards.
Hinomi H1 Pro Ergonomic Office Chair Review
As many of you know, I opened a small coworking space for female entrepreneurs back in 2020. I had a very limited budget so I did the best I could at the time and bought the IKEA LÅNGFJÄLL office chair for all the desks. They are extremely comfortable and I am always getting comments from the women who work here about how comfortable they are.
So I have never had any reason to question my decision. That is until I was asked to review the Hinomi H1 Pro ergonomic chair. In all honesty, I wasn’t really expecting anything ground-breaking but I wanted to test it out as I had never used a chair like this before. Even when I worked in corporate offices I had only ever had run-of-the-mill office chairs, so I was intrigued to see how the Hinomi compared.
The delivery of the chair was extremely quick, arriving just a few days after the order was placed. When I unpacked it from the box, it came in four separate parts: the wheelbase, the seat, the headrest and the wheels. It all came packaged in a protective, cushioned, silver wrapping.
There was even a small bag included which contains a tool to help construct the chair and some spare bolts. An A4 booklet provides easy-to-follow instructions to help you assemble and adjust the seat. The booklet also includes QR codes that you can scan to be taken to videos if you are more of a visual learner. I found the video a lot more helpful when it came to adjusting the chair. It was a very nice option to have.
Breathable & Fire-resistant Mesh
Unlike the other office chairs I have used in the past, the Hinomi H1 Pro ergonomic chair is made from a breathable and fire-resistant mesh. I have previously always had chairs where the seat and back support are padded. The office chair we have at home is the JÄRVFJÄLLET from IKEA which has a mesh back support and padded seat.
I have been extremely surprised by just how much more supportive and comfortable the mesh seat is. I often find that I get coccyx pain after a long day at the office sitting at my desk all the time. Since I have been using the Hinomi I haven’t felt any coccyx pain at all so maybe a mesh seat is the way to go.
I really like the give that the mesh provides as well. It is supportive but also offers some nice resistance which you just don’t get from a padded chair.
5D Transformable Armrests
Before writing this review, I wasn’t actually aware of how important correct armrest positioning is. When I chose the chairs for the coworking space I deliberately chose ones with no arms. I am only 5ft 2″ so most chairs that have fixed armrests are not in an ideal position for me and I always found that they prevented me from getting close enough to the desk. They were also usually too high meaning my shoulders weren’t in a neutral position.
The armrests on the Hinomi are 5D transformable armrests which sounds very futuristic. What that means though is that they are height adjustable to make sure that your elbows can be directly positioned below your shoulders at the right angle. They also rotate from side to side to ensure that you can get the correct distance between your arms and your torso. You can also flip them up to better position them for reading or gaming. They can also slide backwards and forwards depending on the length of your arms.
Wide Curved Headrest
Having not had a headrest on my chair for so long, I didn’t realise what I was missing out on. The one on the Hinomi is particularly wide and nicely curved. I was really surprised by just how adjustable it is. The height can be adjusted up and down, and the headrest can also be moved backwards and forwards to ensure it adapts perfectly to the neck.
3D Lumbar Support
The lumbar support that the Hinomi H1 Pro ergonomic chair provides can be adjusted using the wheel at the base of the back rest. This has four gears which provides four levels of forward support. The lumbar support supports the back when sitting normally, leaning back and leaning forwards.
I think this is the thing that stood out most to me. Feeling this level of support on my lower back was a real game changer and something I had not experienced with other office chairs.
Adjustable Seat Depth
The seat slides back and forth allowing you to regulate your position depending on your height and leg length. As someone who is quite short, I have often found that chairs that don’t offer this level of customisation result in a completely wrong position for my legs. With the Hinomi I was able to adjust the chair so that my feet could be flat on the floor, my legs at 90 degrees and the edge of the seat a few inches back from my knees.
This felt so much more comfortable than other chairs I had used in the past as I don’t feel like I need to find a step or a footrest to help adjust my posture.
Recline & Retractable Leg Rest
The leg rest was a really pleasant surprise and I hadn’t realised that this was a function of the chair. I’d also not seen it on any other ergonomic office chairs before. Under the seat are two paddles that can be extended to support your legs. When you recline the chair fully, these help you to achieve a near-perfect position for relaxing and maybe even taking a sneaky mid-day nap.
The chair is easy to recline using the lever on the left-hand side under the seat and can be locked in position.
5 Level Backrest Heights
Even the backrest has five levels of height adjustment so it can be adjusted to fit anyone between 160 cm and 200 cm tall. Being so short at 157.5cm, I needed to put mine on the shortest level but even being below the recommended height for this chair I found that it was still extremely comfortable for me.
It is easy to adjust as well by simply pulling up the backrest until you hear it click up to the next level. To put it down you simply need to pull it up slightly before lowering it.
Is an Ergonomic Office Chair Worth it?
So, is an ergonomic chair worth it? In my opinion, absolutely and I feel quite foolish for not having invested in a better chair given just how much time I spend sitting in mine every day. Since I have been using the Hinomi H1 Pro ergonomic chair I have had no coccyx pain at all and even my shoulders have felt less tense.
The Hinomi, with its 12 calibration points that enable users to fully customize the chair to perfectly fit their body profile from head to toe, is absolutely worth the investment when deciding what chair to buy for your home office.
The chair is available in six colourways: Black, Grey, Coral, Red, Ice Green, Gaming Red, Gaming Yellow. I am not a fan of office chairs that are too dark as they take up so much visual space in a small room so I chose the ice green which is a really nice, light colour.
The fact that the foldable frame lets you fold the whole chair to push it under the desk is also a great space-saving feature. I’m not sure how much I will need to use it but it is good to know that it is an option should I need to.
I discovered on the website that the frame and wheelbase have a 10-year warranty and the lumbar support, central mechanism hub, armrest mechanism and castor mechanism have a 5-year warranty. However, by sharing a photograph of your Hinomi H1 Pro ergonomic chair on FaceBook, Instagram, YouTube or TikTok and submitting the link to Hinomi you can extend the warranty by five years.
Overall, I was seriously impressed with the Hinomi H1 Pro and I am hoping that by using my new ergonomic chair in conjunction with my standing desk, I will be able to improve my posture and protect my back and neck from any further damage.
Have you invested in yourself and bought an ergonomic desk chair or are you making do? If you have, how have you found it? Have you noticed a difference? If not, would you consider getting one? Let me know in the comments below.
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