Optimize your home office: The perfect workplace with a height-adjustable desk

A height-adjustable desk forms the basis - but with the right surroundings, you can get the most out of your workstation. Pay attention to the following elements:

1. the right place

Choose an area with sufficient daylight, good ventilation and as few distractions as possible. Ideally, you can separate this area from your living space - this promotes concentration and structure in everyday working life. A fixed workplace also helps to establish a clear separation between work and leisure time - both mentally and organizationally.

2. height-adjustable office desk and ergonomic chair

Be sure to combine your high table with an ergonomic office chair. Because ergonomics doesn't just mean standing, but above all sitting correctly. When choosing your office chair, pay attention to:

• Adjustable seat height: Your thighs should be horizontal when seated and your knees should form a 90° angle.
• Ergonomic back support: This supports the natural S-shape of your spine and promotes an upright posture.
• Comfortable upholstery: A comfortable seat with breathable material is important for longer periods of sitting.

Equally important: the table itself should be adjusted in the sitting position so that your forearms are at a 90° angle to the table surface - and the angle between your upper and lower body should also be around 90°. The same principle applies in the standing position: your elbows should also rest at a right angle on the tabletop with your shoulders hanging down loosely. This prevents tension in the neck and shoulder area.

3. position the screen ergonomically

A correctly positioned monitor is essential for a healthy working posture - whether you are sitting or standing. Your monitor should:

• Stand at eye level so that you are looking straight ahead at the top third of the monitor. This prevents you from having to tilt your head downwards, which can lead to neck tension in the long term.
• Keep them about an arm's length away - this protects your eyesight and reduces eye fatigue.
• Be positioned without reflections - avoid direct sunlight or strong light sources in the background; it is best to position the monitor at a 90° angle to the window.

Tip: With a height-adjustable monitor holder, you can flexibly adjust the position - particularly practical if you regularly switch between sitting and standing positions. An external monitor or at least an elevation of the device, combined with an external keyboard and mouse, is also recommended for laptop users.

4. useful accessories

With the right accessories, you not only increase comfort, but also your productivity and motivation in the home office:

• Anti-fatigue mat: This supports your feet and legs when standing by reducing the pressure load and promoting micro-movement.
• Cable management systems: Tidiness at the workplace has a positive effect on concentration and well-being. Cable trayclips or flexible spirals prevent cable clutter.
• Lighting: Natural light is ideal - but an individually adjustable floor lamp with glare-free, daylight-like light relieves the strain on your eyes.
• Standing aids: A so-called active chair or standing stool offers an intermediate solution between sitting and standing and provides more dynamism in everyday working life.