Ever feel envious of another person’s office setup? Well, it’s very common. You walk into a well-equipped ergonomic office, with advanced technology and all the fancy office fixins’. The office owner has clearly taken full advantage of office ergonomics and proudly displays a comfortable chair, a large LCD monitor set at the perfect adjustment in its monitor holder, a fancy computer privacy screen, and a hip adjustable keyboard tray upon which an ergonomic keyboard sits. Meanwhile, back at your office, you have wires everywhere, a bulky old-fashioned computer monitor, a flat and hand-crippling keyboard, you’ve never even heard of a keyboard shelf, and your mouse only works after tapping it on your crowded desk.

There is one simple solution to this problem – Get a new home office. Setting up a new office or improving your current home office doesn’t have to cost you a fortune. With office ergonomics, high-tech office gear, and decreasing prices of office equipment and furniture, you can turn your home office into an ergonomic technological paradise. After reading the following and viewing some of the coolest home office setups, you will have plenty of ideas of amazing ways to spruce up your home office.

Single Display Workstation Setups

Like to keep it simple? In fact, so simple, the following person removed their keyboard shelf and is just using the desktop as a keyboard tray.

For the organized and tidy individual who takes full advantage of office ergonomics.

Keep it basic. No extras, like an adjustable keyboard tray or a monitor holder, but it’s still a nice and clean office set up.

Multi Display Workstation Setups

Bored with your home office…make it fun. For the ultimate racing fan:

Tired of your computer monitor taking up too much space on your desk? The solution is office ergonomics. Get a monitor holder, or as the owner of the following office would argue, get wall mounts to mount your monitors on the wall.

How about a purely panoramic view?

The double whammy.

One, two, three…even ten monitors are just not enough

Mixin’ it up with all brands and sizes, desktops and laptops, adjustable keyboard trays and flat keyboards.

Keep it simple X 3.

Surround yourself. Who needs office ergonomics when you can just put a bunch of computers in every space at every angle?

Computer monitors aren’t always as important as the view behind them.

Big and little can go together. Probably not the ideal keyboard setup though. I would recommend using an adjustable keyboard tray on a keyboard shelf…remember the goal is to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome not encourage it.

The ultimate home office computer monitor set-up.

Regardless of the home office setup you want to imitate, to have an awesome home office, you need to have a plan. Decide on the perfect space for your home office and work from there. You will need to plan out what type of desk you want, in other words, what size, what shape, what color, and so on. You will also need to decide if you want other office furniture, for example lamps and filing cabinets, and what office equipment, particularly what computer equipment, you want in your ideal home office. The best practice is to follow office ergonomics in order to attain the most comfortable, pain preventing home office setup.

Have you ever wondered what truly creative minds working behind the scenes at the world’s office furniture design houses can develop? We’ve researched some of the most innovative and unique computer workstations to date. Here is a sampling of some of their most creative, inspired and frankly, weird work for your office.

Vision One Computer Station
One of the most remarkable workstations I’ve ever seen, this Corvette Red ergonomically correct workstation has unlimited style and comfort. You can upgrade your package to include the 12-way-powered Porsche leather bucket seat, which is shown in the picture to the left. The Flagship model shown starts at $2600 and includes support for three flat-screen displays, provides superb elbow support, an adjustable foot rest, surround sound speaker brackets, and not to mention a bad-ass look!

The Trey Chair
When you first check out the trey chair, nothing really strikes you as out of the ordinary. Looks like a comfortable, ergonomic design right? Wrong! The trey chair is actually a marvel of modern design that breaks into two “low rider” pieces that can be used as a normal desk chair, a lounge chair with a footrest, or a simple chair with desk like features. Click on the thumbnail to the left for a better look at the trey chair.

Wing Desk
Do you work in the aviation industry? Know someone who is nuts about planes…we mean really nuts? Then may we suggest this Wing Desk, made out of (you guessed it) the actual wing of a plane. This unique wing desk was made by Dutch designer Dolph Bode from part of a 1944 DC-3 airplane wing. (Note: Don’t forget to perform a full flight check every morning before work.)

Ergonomic Bungee Chair
These incredibly cool ergonomic chairs are, according to the manufacturer “like sitting on air”. While that sounds a little bit disorienting to us, there’s no denying how cool this office chair is in a modern, minimalist kind of way. The spacing of the cords that make up the back and the seat enhance ventilation – which means extra comfort. Use this ergonomic chair along with an ergonomic keyboard tray or ergonomic keyboard to prevent any repetitive stress injuries, or carpal tunnel syndrome.

The Treadmill Workstation
Has work left you too busy to get to the gym? Thanks to the Treadmill Workstation from industry-leader Steel case, you’ve just run out of excuses with your workout regimen. An adjustable workstation and monitor make this desk the perfect choice for any health-conscious employee. Walking at 2.0 mph, a very slow pace, can burn an estimated 148 calories for a person who weighs 135 lbs. in one hour, and 216 calories for a person who weighs 190 lbs. Invest in a treadmill workstation and shred that fat while at work! (source)

Conference Table Bike
And finally, for those offices that know the value of a good meeting and a jolly trip through the park, there is the conference table bike. It seats seven and doesn’t in any way, shape or form to humiliate your employees. For a good laugh use this conference table bike to spark some new excitement in your office!

More and more entrepreneurs are choosing to set up their office at home, rather than pay the overhead associated with commercial office space.  But in order to create a home office that promotes productivity and good workplace health, it is important to consider the ergonomic design of your area as well as the office furniture and ergonomic computer accessories you choose to purchase.

The following is a helpful guide to some of the basics of ergonomic home office design, and what you need to create a healthy, productive and great looking work environment.

Install proper lighting

There are several things to consider in terms of lighting your home office – each a potential lighting pitfall unless you know the rules regarding good ergonomic design.

First, you should never place your desk where direct sunlight or overhead light shines right on the monitor.  This can cause you to squint when you work, which leads to headaches and eye strain.  Instead, try and place your desk away from the harshest impact of the sun’s rays.  When choosing lighting for your work area, place small lamps behind the computer – and keep the wattage down.  Both techniques will help you maintain better health and ergonomic design.

It all starts with a great office desk chair

Besides being the place where you will spend the bulk of your time, your office desk chair can also mean the difference between good health and a variety of physical ailments – including lower back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome and other issues.

You can avoid these problems by investing in an adjustable ergonomic chair.  These chairs conform to the unique needs of each individual, allowing for adjustments to the back rest, arm rests, chair height and other crucial areas that help determine how long hours spent at the workplace affect the spine, back, arms and wrists.

Proper Ventilation

Setting up your home office in the attic or basement of your home is not a good idea because these areas rarely receive the proper air flow needed to promote good health in your work environment.  Instead, you should set up your home office in area with good natural air flow from windows or (weather permitting) open doors.

Choosing the Right Computer Equipment

When it comes to choosing the computer equipment for your home office, YOU are the purchasing department, so you have to be educated on the best ergonomic choices on the market.  Look for ergonomically friendly keyboards and computer mouse devices that promote comfort for the hands, wrists and fingers.  Also, anti-glare monitors (or monitor add-ons) help reduce headaches and eye strain and give you the freedom to place your computer in more locations.  These all represent nominal investments, but carpal tunnel syndrome ca not be cured once you have it – so it is a good idea to err on the side of caution.

Creating a Space to Call Your Own

In order to maintain a proper “flow” in your home office, you need to craft a space that is entirely devoted to business matters.  We know you love your family, but if they are coming through and interrupting your work day it is going to be hard to get your business off of the ground.  Try and find a part of the house that meets the requirements above, but still allows you some isolation from the comings and goings of family life.

Whether you’ve got a home office, or have just moved into a new building, setting up your workspace is an important first step towards building the business of your dreams. The information below shows you the most important steps to take when setting up your workstation. Following these steps will help insure that the workstation you create is set up quickly and is built to last.

Step #1: Buy the right office furniture

First, take proper measurements of the area that will comprise your workstation. Then, choose office furniture that will fit comfortably in the area and still provide you with ample room to move around freely. Most desks and chairs list dimensions in their product descriptions, so you won’t have to worry about buying something, assembling it, and then having to return it to the store because it is not the correct fit. Do your homework online before making a purchase.

Step #2: Choose ergonomic office equipment for your workspace

As we spend more and more time working at the computer, we are become more susceptible to workplace injuries such as eye strain, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome and other repetitive stress disorders. In order to help avoid these potentially serious health concerns, it is important to purchase ergonomically-friendly products when setting up your workspace.

From chairs with adjustable arm and back supports, to keyboards and computer mouse devices built to ease hand and wrist stain, the ergonomic products currently on the market can make a big difference in your workplace health over the long term.

Step #3: Follow the directions

Many people (men, we are looking in your direction) think that they don’t need to follow the instructions included with their office equipment. The assembly instructions for office desks, office chairs and other key equipment is designed to help you put things together in the safest, sturdiest way possible. If you “fudge” following the directions, the equipment may look good, but could be an accident waiting to happen.

Step #4: Align the equipment properly

It is important to consider task lighting and ventilation when setting up your workspace. With lighting, it is crucial that your computer screen is not compromised by direct overhead lighting or natural light. And if these situations are unavoidable, be sure that your monitor features the best anti-glare protection available in order to avoid eye strain issues. Also, you want to set up your workspace in a non-stuffy area that receives proper air flow. However, you do not want to be working in the direct path of a heating or air conditioning vent. This can cause health problems down the line and should be avoided if it all possible.

Step #5: Take your workstation for a test-drive

When you have completed the construction and assembly of your workspace, sit down and give it a spin. This initial period is the best time to make tweaks and adjustments to the workspace, since you will not yet be ingrained with a routine. If you have purchased chairs and lighting that are adjustable, this is a good time to take full advantage of these features to create a customized, comfortable workspace that is built for productivity!