The Importance of Office Furniture
One of the most important aspects of any office is the furniture. The office furniture you choose enables your employees to feel comfortable, supported and ultimately work to the best of their abilities. You can never underestimate the impact of having the right office furniture; the Fusion team often speak to office or facilities managers who have accumulated office furniture over time without design intent and without careful thought, which can cause untold problems in more than one way. Choosing the right office furniture can not only help with employee satisfaction and boost productivity, but also contributes to your office feeling considered and holistic from a design perspective.
Office furniture is the centrepiece of your space; there are so many things to consider when looking for pieces, including the functional, visual, and productive aspects of the furniture. One of the most significant but unconsidered issues that can arise from office furniture shopping is opting for pieces which aren’t ergonomically considered, contributing to the rise in health problems now increasingly common in the workplace, such as back and posture problems. Physical health problems often go hand in hand with a decline in employee mental health, so selecting the best furniture for your office and your employees is of the utmost importance.
Did You Know Back Pain Is The Most Common Cause Of Sickness At Work?
An ill-fitting chair can cause or contribute to health problems, with the most common being a bad back. Studies suggest that lumbar problems can affect up to 38% of office employees over a year. With back and lumbar pain being the most common reasons employees phone in sick in people aged under 45, there are simple and effective solutions to help support your employees and boost their wellbeing in the workplace.
The average office worker typically spends around 4 hours sitting at a desk throughout the working day, without standing up, and around 6-8 hours across the day if you include standing or walking breaks. With this in mind, providing your team with an ergonomically considered task chair should be a basic starting point. Task chair design is constantly advancing, so even some of the more basic designs offer simple upgrades such as integrated or adjustable lumbar support. A good chair doesn’t need to break the bank if budget is an important factor for your business, but can provide huge benefits which outweigh any cost.
As A Business, What Should You Consider When Buying Office Furniture?
If you are an office manager or business owner looking to purchase office furniture that will benefit your employees, we recommend you start with your team. Speaking to your team is one of the best things you can do; find out their issues with the current office furniture and discuss their ideals for new pieces, to ensure all bases are covered. Seating is one of the most challenging choices because everybody is different; some people prefer ergonomic chairs with a complex set structure, whereas others prefer to have a softer seat.
For your office workers to be comfortable and have a good level of productivity, the chair must be suitable for each individual. Many seating ranges offer optional add-ons, ensuring the design scheme is consistent and maintained, whilst catering to your employees personal needs. The team at Fusion can help you understand what optional add-ons might be beneficial, for example and as mentioned, an inflatable lumbar for those with lower back problems. Look and feel remains the same, with only small and almost invisible changes suited to the specific user.
Office chairs come in a range of colours, designs, materials, and styles; there is something to suit every office space. These can be thoughtfully considered alongside matching desks, credenzas, footstools and more. Fusion can help you with the basics, or with a complete office furniture overhaul that considers everything within an overarching design scheme, including supply and install.
Are You Aware Of The Best Office Furniture Options?
When it comes to office furniture, it goes without saying that the essential piece you will dwell on is the chairs you decide to buy. However, you can’t have an office with just chairs.
Once you have settled the office chair debate, you should start to consider the desk that will go with it. There are a myriad of desk options to choose from on the market; for example, are you looking for a hot desk set up so that anyone in your office can work on them? Do you require sit-stand desks, offering flexibility and even more support for your employees? Would you prefer standard rectangular desks or curved workstations for increased comfort when using multiple screens? Each desk option comes with it’s own pros and cons list. Here at Fusion we’re happy to explore your needs and propose the best options to suit your business, your employees and your office.
Office Storage Solutions; Goodbye To The Filing Cabinet
Storage can provide more than the name suggests; it can help to create zones within an open plan office, it can act as a design-led statement, or it can simply be a vital piece of functional furniture. In 2026 and beyond, office storage solutions are adapting to suit a completely digital way of running your business, as well as the modern style of hybrid working. The once essential filing cabinet is no longer at the top of the list when it comes to storage options.
Lockers are now an essential piece of storage in an open plan, hybrid office, with endless options of configuration to suit the space and the users. Lock types, locker sizes, integrated soft seating for touchdown opportunities and integrated planters are just a few of the options available when designing or configuring lockers to suit the hybrid working model. If you have hot desks, you must have lockers.
Shelving, credenzas, bookcases, pedestals for private offices; the storage options are endless, but worth considering. Whilst many businesses no longer requires an abundance of storage in the digital age, carefully considered pieces can offer practical solutions with dual-functionality, especially within an open plan office.
Contact Fusion Office Design For Office Furniture
Office furniture can feel like an afterthought, or a decision not worth spending time on, but it’s one of the most important puzzle-pieces of your company. Good office furniture makes employees more comfortable and productive, but it also sends a message to clients about your business and its identity.
Here at Fusion Office Design, we can help with supply and install of your office furniture, proposing the best options to meet your requirements. We can also work with you on a design scheme, considering the function and finishes of the furniture, particularly important within an open plan office where zoning might play a vital role.
We also design and create bespoke pieces of furniture if you can’t find exactly what you need, so contact us today to discuss your office furniture requirements, no matter how big or small.
