15 Innovative Home Offices & Workstations (SUPER GALLERY)

Published: Jul 23, 08
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People are spending more time at computers than ever before, spurring a demand for innovative workstations and ergonomic office furniture.

It doesn’t take long before the bodies of the computer-bound start to cramp up, their shoulders slumped forward, their spines curled lazily into the backs of chairs. After a few hours, bum cheeks get numb and not long after, discomfort related irritation sets in.

Many people don’t get up from their office chairs unless they need to go for a bathroom break. While long durations of stagnation are bad for the body to begin with, having an office space that isn’t functional makes it even worse.

Then there’s a huge element of design that comes in to play. For some people, aesthetics are just as important, if not even more vital, than functionality.

These things considered, here are some of the most innovative office concepts featured on Trend Hunter. Some are geared directly at enhancing movement and exercise, others for ultimate relaxation and some as pure eye candy.

Exercise Integration

Walking Workstations - The Steelcase Walk Station and The JW Treadmill Desk (ANIMATION)

One of the big office furniture companies, Steelcase, decided that making a “walk” station would be pretty cool. And it kinda is. Especially when you add four monitors. Remember Gordon Gecko of the… [More]

Portable Treadmill Workstation - The StepDesk

“Too much work, can’t get to the gym” is not an excuse anymore! The StepDesk is a multi-tasker’s dream. A simple, but exciting gadget. How many times have you been on the treadmill making mental lists… [More]

Treadmill Workstation - Steelcase Walkstation

I often complain about sitting in front of the computer all day, but the Steelcase Walkstation has made me realize that it could be worse. I could be in a nightmare scenario where I’m running on a… [More]

Eco

Eco Workstation of the Future - Solar Power Desk (GALLERY)

This mobile workspace, by designer Mathias Schnyder, would be perfect for your terrace, patio, deck or whatever type of outdoor space you have. It’s a solar powered desk, so you could still do your work… [More]

Design

The Anti-Cubicle - The Future of Computer Workstations

Completely mobile, this Anti-Cubicle or Personal Computing Environment Station is an one-human-computing-station-a-go-go. That’s right folks, here you have it all. From hook ups for you LCD screen, to… [More]

His & Hers Boxed Offices - The Out-of-Box Workstation (VIDEO)

Justin Timberlake’s SNL “My D*** in a Box” skit started an increasing fascination of things in boxes. We’ve see a room in a box, assorted furniture in a box designs, a kitchen in a box, and now we have… [More]

Funky Pod Desks - Globus Artifort Mobile Workstation (UPDATE) (GALLERY)

Globus Artifort Mobile was featured on TrendHunter.com last January, and now we have new inside pictures to share with you for the new and improved workstation. This mobile office pod was designed by… [More]

PC Integrated Desks - Sync (GALLERY)

The Sync brings sexy to your office or home with a stylish, yet practical, computer-integrated office desk. All the PC components are smartly built into the design to offer maximum performance and convenience.… [More]

Futuristic Custom Desk - Vision One Computer Desk (GALLERY)

Look at this desk and tell me you don’t think of banging on those pads like Larry Mullen of U2. Well, budding skin-banger, this is not for that purpose. The Vision One Computer Desk is for working or gaming.… [More]

Desk Riding - Ergonomic ScooterDesk (GALLERY)

The ScooterDesk is another “it was only a matter of time” contraptions that is so strange, yet makes perfect sense. The wheeled device makes it look like you’ve cozied up to a bar; your personal table… [More]

Home Office Pod - Battle-Rig Pro (GALLERY)

This workstation is called the Battle-Rig Pro. The home office pod is definitely a guy thing! It has a bunch of computer furniture with all kinds of different functions. Since you are in the center… [More]