Top 5 Helpful Office Chair Accessories

Whether you run a business or work from home, finding ways to make your office space more practical, comfortable, and productive should be a priority. And that includes focusing on the area around your desk and chair. The good news is that there is a whole range of accessories available to help you do just that. These are our top five favourites.

Five Office Chair Accessories to make Work Life Easier

Chair mats

Office chair mats may not seem like a business essential. But they can make a lot of sense, for two reasons. Firstly, if your office is carpeted, it can make it difficult for the castors on your office chair to move. Which means that you put a lot more strain on your body as you try to get comfortable and navigate around your workspace. Defeating the object of buying an ergonomic chair in the first place. Secondly, the weight of all types of office chairs, including those with legs instead of castors, can damage certain flooring types. Including carpets, laminate, and lino. By using office chair mats, you can extend the life of your flooring and make working more comfortable.

Lumbar cushion

Many office chairs have built in lumbar support. Its role is to protect the natural curve of the lower back. And this supports a healthier posture, which in turn can help to reduce the risk of developing back pain. But if you’ve purchased chairs without lumbar support, there are various lumbar cushions available. They can be strapped on to any seat and adjusted to the individual’s needs. This can not only make sitting more comfortable and reduce pain-related absences. It can also aid concentration and productivity because the user is not constantly fidgeting and trying to get comfortable.

Draughting kits

If you prefer working at a high desk, but prefer the functionality of a chair with a gas lift, a draughting kit can be really useful. Enabling you to increase the seat height while incorporating a foot rest, draughting kids increase the functionality of many office chairs.

Footrests

When you’re working at a desk, your feet need to be resting flat on the floor. If you can’t, due to the height of your chair or desk, this can cause problems with both your posture and circulation. Both of these things can lead to health problems, and consequently reduce concentration and productivity. The introduction of footrests can prevent this, making work more comfortable and safer. They come in a wide variety of forms. But they’re usually cost-effective in the long term.

Spare parts

Lastly, most office chairs only have a limited lifespan. Typically, in the region of five years. But if you can access spare parts, such as chair arms, glides, and bases, you an expand that lifespan by a number of years. Saving your business money. And supporting the environment through reduced waste.

When you run a business, money matters. You don’t often want to ‘waste’ it on what can seem like unnecessary accessories. But when you invest in the right tools for yourself and your team, they usually pay for themselves with enhanced productivity, reduced sickness absence, or improved longevity of equipment.

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