We’ve all been asked to make incredible adjustments during the past year, changes we never imagined were possible. Working from home, once a rarity for most people, has become the new norm, and according to most research, it will persist in modified form even when our former places of employment become available. As we enter into new phases of the hybrid workspace model, many of us will create a permanent and flexible home office. Whether you’re carving out space in an apartment or the kitchen or converting a spare room, Copenhagen is uniquely positioned to provide the perfect contemporary furnishings. Visit the Copenhagen website to begin your home office design today.
The Stressless Recliner offers a perfect respite throughout the day, whether while reading documents, watching a presentation on the monitor or catching a quick nap in between conference calls. Many customers choose to accent the recliner with the Alpha Adjustable Table. The half-moon, glass-topped accessory’s base slides effortlessly under the recliner for hands-free reading, a meal or a cup of coffee. The USB port allows for charging a mobile device while keeping it well within reach.
“The Stressless Recliner series together with the matching Alpha table adds a personal setting to the home office,” says Lindsey. “It makes the area a social space to relax in as well as a work environment.”
New Copenhagen customers are always impressed with the efficiency of Scandinavian furnishings. What many people don’t realize is that living spaces are traditionally much smaller in Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo and other places in Scandinavia. The office furniture sold by Copenhagen is exactly the same as one would purchase in Europe, ideally sized for tight spaces but easily expanded with the addition of a recliner, bookcase and cabinet.
Copenhagen sells authentic furniture designed and often manufactured in the region. The Wing chair and ottoman, for example, are built in Norway by Ekornes. Part of the Stressless series, among the most popular recliner designs ever sold, these chairs feature an array of technological advances that include patented Plus and Glide systems. These innovations provide constant head and lumbar support by automatically adjusting the reclining angle based on natural shifts of the body.
“The Stressless series has perfected lumbar support,” Lindsey says. “It is very slim and not bulky and varies in size, style and color. You can also choose a minimal arm or wider arm depending on your personal preference. Every chair is made in Norway using true hide leather, can be easily customized and comes with a matching ottoman.”
Many clients add the matching Sequel Return to expand their work surface. The Sequel Multifunction Cabinet is ideal for a small office, a compact unit that combines a lateral file drawer, sliding printer shelf and three storage drawers.
Lindsey recalls the first customer who purchased a Sequel lift desk from her company. “A lot of her employees liked to stand, a lot. After they’d been sitting for a long time, they felt they were more alert when they stood, so having the desk up at a higher level was best for her employees. Now they want to replicate this comfort at home.”
The lift desk serves many functions in a typical home, from a workstation that is often used by kids doing homework to a family entertainment center. The ability to preprogram several settings into the battery-powered keyboard, whether to use it as a stand-up desk or to watch streamed entertainment, allows for a seamless transition that saves time and provides the best physical support for each member of the household.
Lindsey recommends a contemporary desk or floor lamp from Koncept to complete the ensemble. “These LED lamps never get hot. They have a dimmer, come in many styles and bright colors with an angled Z-bar you can customize. They are also very minimal and don’t take up much room.”
Copenhagen’s Scandinavian furniture is perfectly designed for the contemporary home office space. The complimentary pieces offer a sleek and functional alternative to big and bulky furniture. The ergonomic designs are perfectly suited for the workday, featuring adjustable desks, chairs and tables that establish the groundwork for a comfortable and efficient workday.
Lindsey says lift (adjustable) desks have become incredibly popular, as people purchase the best possible furniture for their many hours working in a home office. The programmable keyboard raises and lowers the work surface to the exact height every time.
“The Sequel lift series is a very minimal style,” she says. “They are updated with a tempered glass top that is very sleek and has a matte finish and slim leg that looks great and takes up less space. The single-level drawer can also hold a keyboard of any size.”
Press pause on the bathroom remodel, hold off on the kitchen renovation — in 2021, our design focus is squarely on the home office. Fortunately, there’s no tiling or plumbing required when you create your home office; crafting a comfortable and productive workspace requires only a few select pieces of furniture. However, choosing home office furniture is among the most important purchasing decisions we can make. Most of us are spending more time at home at a chair and desk than in our beds!
“Many of my recent customers have told me they will continue to work from home part time or permanently,” says Linda Lindsey, a sales representative at Copenhagen with 23 years of experience. “It is essential they create a good workspace with everything in one place and one that is comfortable, whether repurposing a spare room or reimagining a nook.”
Copenhagen a One-Stop Shop for Home Office Furnishings
Sequel Lift Desk by BDI
Sequel Return by BDI
Stressless® Sunrise Recliner with Personal Table
Sequel Compact Desk by BDI in Charcoal Finish