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How to combat the most common office distractions and restore focus

Sick of constant office distractions and need some relief? Don’t worry – help is at hand. At Slouch, we don’t just design fantastic office desks and chairs, we’re also knowledgeable in all things office-related. We’ve listed some of the most common annoyances you might face and exactly what to…

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How to stop thinking about work and switch off

If you’re finding work stress invading your downtime it might be time to develop some strategies for how to stop thinking about work and switch off. At Slouch we don’t just encourage you to look after your physical wellbeing with a comfy desk chair that supports your working environment.

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What’s the best music to listen to while studying?

Finding the best music to listen to while studying isn’t a simple task. You need to consider factors like ambience, intensity, BPM and whether it has lyrics. And that’s all before considering personal preference. Luckily the office aficionados at Slouch have given the topic the serious consideration it deserves and…

10 home office essentials to up your WFH game

Need a hand picking out the must-have home office essentials for your workspace? The team at Slouch have put together our top ten picks that are game-changers for your productivity. Without further ado, let’s get into it. 1. Ergonomic desk chair Comfort is king in your home office. You need…

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10 aesthetic desk setup ideas to transform your workspace

Here because you want to overhaul your office decor to create a new aesthetic desk setup? You’re in the right place. We’ve got ten tips from Slouch’s office desk and chair experts on how to change up the look and feel of your office. Follow them all and by the end,…

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How can workplace ergonomics improve your health and safety?

Found yourself wondering how can health and safety in the workplace be improved by applying ergonomics? Congratulations – that awareness that your office could be unergonomic is the first step in creating a workspace that’s better for your mind, body and personal safety. You see, many of us craft home offices…

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Top tips for keeping your office clean and tidy

A tidy office isn’t just about aesthetics, it’s the foundation for a productive workspace. After all – a tidy desk equals a tidy mind. As desk chair experts, we’ve collected our top tips to help you maintain an organised, clutter-free environment that’s a treat to get to work in. Our home…

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What’s the Correct Distance to Sit from a Screen for Eye Safety?

Wondering how far away should the screen be from your eyes when working at your work desk? This comprehensive guide from the office furniture experts at Slouch will have your eyes feeling fresh and comfortable even after hours at the computer. The ideal screen distance recommended by experts So, exactly…

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How to Stand at a Standing Desk to Prevent Back Pain

Here’s the hard truth. Learning how to stand at a standing desk correctly is crucial to get the best from them. Otherwise, you might as well not bother. If you’re experiencing nagging back pain from your standing desk, the home office desk experts at Slouch are here to help. Standing desks…

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The Best Manifestation Podcasts for Self-Improvement in 2024

If you’re keen to give manifestation a go but don’t know where to start, let our list of the best manifestation podcasts be your go-to starting place. Picture your dream career and life. What if you could make it a reality just by willing them into existence? That’s exactly what…

We sat down with tech creator, tom hitchins

As a brand Slouch appreciates the growing digital world, our set up is designed and engineered to play a crucial role in supporting the physical well-being of a creative and digital creator, enhancing focus, comfort, and overall workflow efficiency. So, tell us what does a typical day in the life…

Dark Office Ideas for an Alternative Office Aesthetic

Searching for dark office ideas that will give you a rich and cultivated working space? Look no further. Gone are the days when interior design insisted that all smaller rooms had to be uniformly coated in magnolias and beiges to make them seem bigger. In recent years, the rise of…

Is It Bad for You to Sit Cross-Legged at an Office Desk?

Is sitting cross-legged bad or is it just a myth? Slouch is here to get the answers. Stop. Take a look at how you’re sitting right now. Are you sitting cross-legged on your office chair? The odds are high that you are Given that it’s such a popular way to…

Understand the Motivation Cycle to Hack Your Productivity

Did you know that the motivation cycle is the key to how your body and mind work together to incentivise your drive to work? Once you understand how it works you’ll be able to hack your own motivation cycle to boost your productivity at work. We’ve all been there –…

How to Feng Shui Your Home Office Desk

Interested in harnessing desk feng shui to create a truly harmonious workspace? You’re in the right place. At Slouch, we believe that your work desk is more than just a surface – it’s the centre of your professional world. As pioneers in ergonomic furniture design, we understand that true…

Perfect Posture: Our New Report Reveals How Brits Are Working From Home

Since 2020, the number of people working remotely has risen exponentially. While it has provided workers with endless opportunities to improve their work-life balance, cut down on commuting time and improve personal finances, it’s not all been good. Many people have struggled to find the space in their home for…

Should You Place Your Desk in Front of a Window?

Have you been contemplating placing your desk in front of window lighting to perk up your working environment? You might be onto something. Positioning your work desk under window light can be a simple but effective way to take advantage of the remarkable benefits of increased natural light. So let’s dig…

How to Organise Cables on Your Office Desk Efficiently

Slouch is back with all the tricks and tips you need to understand exactly how to organise cables on your desk to get the loose wires in your office under control. As the creators of ergonomically and aesthetically excellent home office desks, it only makes sense that we’re here with…

How to Protect Your Carpet from Office Chair Wheel Damage

Need advice on how to protect carpet from office chair damage to keep annoying marks and compression indentations at bay? As your friendly neighbourhood office chair experts, Slouch are here to help.We’ll break down exactly how this annoying wear and tear happens and what you can do to mitigate it. That…

How Deep Should a Desk Be?

Pondering how deep a desk should be and whether your desk is the right depth for you? Slouch is on the case to give you answers. If you’ve found yourself struggling to maintain focus while working or suffering from aches and pains, you might not have considered that your work…

Are Standing Desks Worth It?

If you’ve been researching new home office desks you might have found yourself wondering, are standing desks worth it? It’s hard to know whether standing desks live up to the hype before you have one of your own. There’s a lot of noise out there about standing desks, but…

What Is The Ideal Office Chair Height?

Have you ever found yourself wondering what the ideal office chair height is? Well, you’re not alone, however, finding the right chair height can be a confusing business. At Slouch, we understand how important it is to set up your workspace so it works for you, not against you.

10 Office Desk Essentials For Your Workspace

If you’ve been pondering what the top office desk essentials for your workspace are, you’ve come to the right place. At Slouch, we’re dedicated to making offices more comfortable places to work – with a range of ergonomically designed chairs and height-adjustable home office desks to prove it. So,…

10 Different Types Of Desks Explained

Get ready, because Slouch is taking you on a whistlestop tour of the different types of desks available in the UK. We’ll unpack the benefits and features that make them what they are as well as what people look for in an office desk to suit them. So whether…

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What is the Best Kind of Office Chair for Sciatica?

The best office chair for sciatica is a common query we see for people In the modern workplace, whether that’s at home or in the office. Many of us spend extensive hours at our desks. Because our reliance on staying in one spot to get the job done has increased…

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How to Clean an Office chair

How to clean an office chair and maintain a hygienic home office environment is important for plenty of reasons, from keeping your mood high, (a tidy house tidy mind approach) to your personal hygiene and well-being and to extend the longevity of your home office chair. Not to mention…

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What is the Ideal Office Desk Height and Why it Matters?

Few of us give any thought to the ideal desk height and how our workspaces are set up. We’ll sit there for 7 hours a day at a poorly set up desk, hunched over, only to complain afterwards that our backs hurt. As something which is supposed to aid productivity,…

How Long Does it Take to Recover From Burnout?

Sadly questions like how long does it take to recover from burnout or how to tackle burnout are growing more and more common. Stresses and strains from different directions can build up to a fever pitch – as mental health is impacted, burnout at work becomes more and more likely.

What is the Aim of Ergonomics in the Workplace?

What is the aim of ergonomics? To put it simply, ergonomics is about how easy it is for you as a worker to work. Does your workspace facilitate your work? Or does your workspace work against you? Ergonomics in the workplace removes roadblocks and supports you in the ways you…

7 Examples of Ergonomics in the Workplace

In this blog we explore 7 examples of ergonomics in the workplace and their ability to facilitate your work, removing physical or mental barriers and leaving you less frustrated. We often talk about how comfortable and supportive our Slouch home office furniture is: Backed by science, created by experts in…

We sat down with video creator, Teja Lisjak

As a brand Slouch appreciates the growing digital world, our set up is designed and engineered to play a crucial role in supporting the physical well-being of a creative and digital creator, enhancing focus, comfort, and overall workflow efficiency. So, tell us what does a day in the life of…

Top Tips for Buying an Office Chair

If you’re in need of tips for buying office chairs, this should settle some frustrations right from the off if you’re not in the know. Familiarising yourself with the terms may help prevent any confusion during your internet search if you’re buying online. Retailers can often have different names…

What is Lumbar Support In Office Chairs?

What is lumbar support? You might have heard this term often thrown around in the office when talking about office chairs, but maybe you don’t fully understand it. In this blog, we’re leaning into the topic of lumbar support, exploring what it is, why it matters, and how you…

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12 Types of Office Chairs: Finding Your Perfect Sit

Exploring the different types of office chairs to find your perfect sit can elevate your work-from-home experience and contribute to your overall mood, health and productivity. At Slouch, we want you to explore your options before making a decision and this guide to different types of office…

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Rectifying problems, dealing with failure and setbacks

At Slouch we care. We care about providing a product and service that meets and exceeds all expectations. We care that when things go wrong, they need to be put right as fast and as seamlessly as possible. At Slouch we care about you. In an ideal world nothing would…

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Essentials We Can’t WFH Without

Here at Slouch we’re passionate about creating an at home working environment that promotes productivity, aids motivation and supports all of your body’s needs. Making investments in our health and wellbeing for the long term. However like many investments, there’s a number of fads, false promises and blatant lies –…

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5 Podcasts to Kickstart 2024

Going into a new year people tend to feel a rush of motivation, ambition and drive. You’ll see a lot of people go into the new year doing A LOT, often too much. Life is a marathon not a sprint and that goes for the new year too, if you…

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New Year, New Chair

The motivation you need for 2023… Become your best, most comfortable self in the New Year. Whether your New Year’s resolution is to start the gym, keep a journal or begin a new venture, there’s nothing more daunting than stepping outside of your comfort zone and into a new,…

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The Ultimate office Bake off Inspiration

With just days to go and the festivities well and truly underway, we’re bringing you all the inspiration you need to win your office bake off competition. We may not be master bakers here at Slouch but we’re definitely no strangers to cake. We’ve rounded up our pick of the…

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A Slouch Christmas

“Alexa, play Slouch @ Christmas on Spotify” – The ultimate Christmas feel good playlist, guaranteed to spread Christmas spirit for all to hear 😉 A mix of Christmas classics and new hits to brighten up your Christmas run down.

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How to Make a Small Home Office Feel Bigger

Working from home is slowly taking over the world and changing how millions of people work all over the globe. The idea of being able to work freely from the comfort of your home sounds idyllic to most, however when the dining table has no room for dinner and the…

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Winter Motivation – How the Weather Affects Productivity and Dealing with Discomfort

The nights are getting darker, and the sun isn’t rising till the late morning – British wintertime is fast approaching and the cold, dark days are already proving a challenge to many. But does the weather actually affect our mood or is it just an old wife’s tale? There’s research piled…

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6 Breakfasts to Kick Start your Morning

SLOUCH X FREE SOUL It’s no secret that breakfast is said to be the most important meal of the day, so why do so many people skip the best morning motivator? Whether you claim to have no time, you’re not hungry or you’ve…

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5 Playlists for your Everyday

Did you know studies have found that 90% of workers perform better whilst listening to music? Music is proven to boost your mood, release endorphins in the brain and reduce stress. At Slouch we love to plug the speaker in and work to our favourite tunes. It’s very much become…

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5 Healthy Habits for Working from Home

Working from home has many upsides, including no commuting, greater work-life balance and fewer distractions, but as you settle into the WFH lifestyle you may start to notice a depreciation in mood, energy and productivity. Bad habits can start to creep in and your days can become sloppy and lacking…

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Staying Active Whilst Working from Home with Lucy Davis

As a brand Slouch puts the body at forefront of everything we do, our task chair is designed and engineered to perfectly sculpt and support your body. Working both at home and at the office it can be a struggle to stay active and keep your body moving whilst…

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Step behind Slouch and into the unseen, we’re more than just a brand, see the people who bring you the new era of work life, effortlessly. We’re a UK based company with British designers, Task One starts and ends in the UK. Designed in house by some of the best in…

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3 steps to an organised home office

Adapting to a home working lifestyle can be tricky, whilst finding your feet and developing a routine, things can start to get messy. Loose papers, pens and wires begin to crowd your once-perfect home working space, motivation stops and distractions get… well, distracting. Some people are natural-born organisers, everything has…

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The global pandemic has changed how many of us work across the world, forcing us to trade a desk for a dining table. Now coming out the other end many people have learnt to love the working from home lifestyle. However, despite the positives, the papers scattered at mealtimes and…

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HELLOHAUS – MOODBOARDING

We worked with Katie, founder of Hello Haus Interior Design & @hello_haus blog, to bring you this practical planning guide on how to master mood boards. Here’s Katie’s step by step instructions to styling your space like a professional. HOW TO MAKE…

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getting creative with colour

What can be done to customise a WFH space to ensure it fits within a home settings and also enhances work productivity? This year many of us have changed the way we work and some may find for the better. We have taken to utilising spaces we have readily…

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STYLING YOUR SPACE

We’ve created our own spaces that focus on encouraging concentration and of course offering maximum comfort. When creating a home office consider the comfort of your chair, the height of your desk and the setting of your space. Perhaps think about adding pictures, plants and projects boards. It shouldn’t just…