You Need a Better Desk Chair. We Have Ideas
Maybe it’s time to go velvet or show off with brass. Upgrade your home office with a stylish new chair.
Sara Ligorria-Tramp
I’m sure I’m not alone in saying this: My home office has become my only office.
About six out of 10 workers in the U.S. with jobs that can be done remotely are working from home most or all of the time, according to the Pew Research Center. That transition, for many, hasn’t been quick or easy, and a lot of workers are still acclimating to their new work environments, whether that’s a temporary space at the dining table, a cloffice, or a room dedicated to work (for at least part of the day).
If you’re starting to realize your temporary work space is becoming a fairly permanent situation, it might be time for a furniture upgrade. I’m starting with my desk chair.
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Replacing furniture, like a new desk or office chair, is a great way to gradually level-up your home decor. As our spaces become “slash rooms,” or in other words, an office/guest room/game room/TV room, furniture can be a budget-friendly (and timeline-friendly) solution for adapting those rooms to what we need them to be now.
We’re sitting at our desks, in our desk chairs, for hours every day. Let your chair reflect your style so you’re excited to get to your work space every day, but be sure to keep things comfortable so you’ll want to stay there. For some, that might mean investing in velvet upholstery for a luxe look or purchasing an oversized armchair that you won’t want to leave. For others, maybe you’re inclined toward a stately leather or perhaps a midcentury modern accent is calling your name.
No matter your style or budget, a desk chair is a great place to start when upgrading your office space to better reflect your new work environment. Take a look at a few options below.
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Velvet Modern
Combine plush velvet with brass legs for a stylish and comfortable desk chair all in one.
Stately Leather
For a durable and stately look (with arms for added comfort), go with Grandin Road’s armchair that works for a desk or a dining table.
Paris Glam
According to CB2’s website, this chair “pays tribute to the glam life of Paris in the ’50s.” So why not embrace your glam side? Bring some retro elegance into your office with this look.
Well-Crafted Cozy
Joybird’s sleek armchair, here in juniper green, can be placed at a dining table, desk, or as an accent chair in a common living space.
Neutral Simplicity
For simple comfort, head to IKEA, where you can choose your favorite color frame and seat for a solid choice that will upgrade any small space.
Soft Green Bohemian
This plush chair, from Target’s Opalhouse designed with Jungalow collection, offers oversized comfort with bohemian flair.
Stain-Resistant Durability
Is your home office in a busy byway where pets, kids, and neighbors run through? This armchair features stain-resistant fabric that have your best interests at heart.
Sleek Midcentury
Rejuvenation’s midcentury-inspired armchair fits in small spaces, whether at a desk or a makeshift table in a corner. Plus, the company sends out complimentary swatches so you can ensure the fabric works in your room.
Fashionable Flexibility
Swivel, roll, and move in this flexible-but-fashionable desk chair. The velvet upholstery also comes in a blush option.
Retro Modern
This distressed leather armless chair blurs the line of retro and modern, so it could slide easily into a vintage, Mad Men office area, or fit well in the clean-line home office of your dreams.
Streamlined Minimalism
Apt2B’s desk chair is good for spaces that need to serve many purposes. Hide it away when the office becomes a playroom, or slide to the side when you need to fit more chairs for homework.
Faux Leather Flair
Designed by Fred Segal, this faux leather chair manages to feel oversized without taking up too much space.
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