# Home Office Hybrids The Integrated Workstation Combines a Computer Table and a Couch By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-12-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herman-miller-integrated-workstation References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/12/12/the-most-organized-desk/) & [hermanmiller](http://www.hermanmiller.com/english.html) In the interest of bringing improved physical comfort to your body amidst a trying day at the office, the [Herman Miller Integrated Workstation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herman-miller-oe1) offers the employer or the employee the opportunity to work from his preferred position. The user of this marvelously varied productivity center can begin to benefit from some of the luxuries of working from home. After lunch, one may choose to abandon his [upright office chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newtral-freedom-x) in favor of curling up on the connected sofa. Around one end of it is a high backrest that doubles as a [privacy partition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canopy-desk), allowing you to get cozy while you engage in reading or brainstorming. Embodying an unenclosed cubicle concept, Matthew Plumstead's design also provides convenient details like a footrest and plenty of concealed storage. The Herman Miller Integrated Workstation would greatly improve every open-plan office environment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Improved Physical Comfort:** The trend of combining ergonomic design and comfort in office furniture disrupts traditional work setups. - **Flexible Workspaces:** The trend of integrating different furniture elements in workstations disrupts the rigid office environment. - **Home-office Integration:** The trend of blurring the lines between home and office environments creates a more comfortable and personalized work experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The furniture manufacturing industry can leverage the trend of integrated workstations to create innovative and ergonomic office furniture. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can capitalize on the trend of flexible workspaces by creating versatile and customizable office layouts. - **Workplace Technology:** The workplace technology industry can explore opportunities to integrate technology seamlessly into office furniture, enhancing productivity and connectivity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Home Office Starter Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-office-starter-pack.md) - [Modular Work Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mespace-workstation.md) - [Briefcase-Compact Office Set-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-office-1.md) - [Elegant Working Desk Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindset-builtin-computer-desk.md) - [Hybrid Schedule Workstation Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanex-x3.md) - [Computer-Equipped Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-coffee-table.md) - [Hybrid Worker Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herman-miller-oe1.md) - [All-in-One Laptop Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logitech-casa-popup-desk.md) - [Zero-Gravity Reclining Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zgw0b.md)