Home office furniture you can still get delivered
Working from home during the latest lockdown? Here’s how you can get hold of everything you need
With many of us returning to our home offices once more, it's time to fine-tune your workspace for the months ahead.
Whether you need a new desk, a comfier chair, extra storage space or accessories to keep you organised, the right gear can make all the difference when it comes to knuckling down from nine to five.
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However, with most furniture shops now shut, you might be struggling to source supplies for your homeworking setup.
Fortunately, some stores are still providing contact-free delivery or collection services so you can get your hands on everything you need for a productive and stylish workspace.
Homebase
As an essential retailer, Homebase stores remain open across the UK and Ireland, while their free click and collect service is also available across a range of products for collection within one hour.
Home delivery is still running for most items but costs may vary depending on the items ordered. Named and next-day delivery can be arranged from £6 if you order before 2pm. You can find more information here.
If you're looking for a brand new desk to revamp your home office setup, this Scandi-style design is a good place to start.
The oak-effect worktop has plenty of hidden storage space as well, with two drawers and a small shelf to keep your bits and bobs organised.
MADE
While MADE’s showrooms may be closed, they are still providing a no-contact home delivery service on their beautiful range of furnishings, though lead times are longer than usual at the moment.
Deliveries start at £4, while click and collect is available via the Post Office and CollectPlus stores from £3. Find more information available here.
No desk is complete without a stylish lamp, and this one from MADE is sure to elevate an uninspiring home office space.
Offering adjustable task lighting and an antique brass finish, it's available in this sumptuous forest green or pale pink.
The Range
The Range is offering home delivery for all online purchases starting from £3.95, with accurate delivery dates for your area provided at the checkout. Express, next-day and nominated-day delivery are available from £6.95.
They're also providing an order and collect service from your local store at a cost of £3.95. International delivery, including to Northern Ireland, is currently unavailable. You can see more details here.
Pair of Teknik chairs, £169.99, The Range
An easy way to add a pop of colour to your new home office, this snug yellow chair is the perfect office buy. You can pick up a pair for the bargain price tag of £169.99, so you can pop one beneath your desk and use the other to cosy up your living space.
Featuring oak legs and soft-brushed fabric, they're easy to assemble so you’ll be up and running in no time.
Argos
Argos stores, including those within Sainsbury's supermarkets, are only open for the collection of prepaid online orders, with some stores distributing orders outside the door.
The company is encouraging customers to opt for home delivery, or if that isn’t possible, to collect their items while picking up essential shopping.
Delivery starts at £3.95, though larger items will incur a higher cost. Argos says it is currently experiencing high demand across a number of product lines, so fewer delivery slots may be available. You can find up-to-date information here.
Sit-stand up workstation, £99, Argos
This laptop workstation is part of Argos’s ergonomic home office range, which is designed to help your posture when you're working for long periods of time.
If you feel like you spend too much of the day sitting down, the sleek station can be elevated by up to 40cm in height so you can work while standing, plus its streamlined, monochrome design will match any home setup.
IKEA
Flat-pack giant IKEA may have closed all of its stores in the UK, but it's still running a contact-free click and collect service.
Home deliveries are available too, with costs from £3.95 depending on the size of the order. Larger items can be delivered to one selected room of your choice.
The company says that demand for deliveries has been higher than usual, warning customers that it is “experiencing slightly longer delivery times than normal”. Click here for more information.
SKÅDIS pegboard combination, £28.50, IKEA
It’s hard to keep organised at work at the best of times. This stylish board will ensure all your important notes and papers are kept in one place.
The SKÅDIS pegboard comes complete with shelving, stationery pots and wire wracks, so there won't be a pen out of place!
Wayfair
One-stop-shop Wayfair is offering doorstep delivery on all of their products, but they advise that shipping and delivery times may take longer than normal. Due to the pandemic, delivery to a room of your choice is currently unavailable.
Delivery for orders over £40 is free, or £4.99 for smaller purchases. Get the latest on their delivery status here.
Vertical filing cabinet, £99.99, Wayfair
This office cabinet unit is a great way to add extra storage to an improvised homeworking setup.
With five drawers, the stylish wood design offers plenty of space for paperwork and stationery but it's also small enough to tuck under a desk out of sight.
SKLUM
Online furniture store SKLUM's expansive office furniture selection caught our eye, with its stylish assortment of desks, chairs and smart worktop accessories.
Delivery costs are dependent on the items purchased and they warn that orders may be delayed because of the current health situation – you can find out more here.
Narton wall shelf, £53.39, SKLUM
This floating desk is a clever idea for a snug room. Wall-mounted, it comes with two wire storage compartments to keep your workstation neat and tidy.
Featuring an attractive teak wood finish, it's the perfect pick for a studio apartment where space is at a premium.
Ryman
Go-to highstreet stationery store Ryman is still selling all your workspace essentials, from office supplies and tech to furniture.
Free delivery is available on orders over £40 and for purchases under this sum you can expect to pay £3.95. Their click and collect option is free, with orders typically ready within two to four days.
Set of three message boards, £59.99, Ryman
This ingenious set of three message boards will put an end to stray sticky notes cluttering your desk.
With one corkboard, one chalkboard planner and one magnetic dry-wipe board, you'll never miss an important meeting or memo again.
La Redoute
Online French homeware brand La Redoute offers home delivery across its stylish range of furniture, office storage and accessories at a cost of £3.99 or £8.99 for bulky items.
Helpfully, their click and collect service via ParcelShop is free for orders over £50 or £1.99 for purchases under £50. For more information, check out their website.
Hiba desk with shelving unit, £450, La Redoute
If you're searching for a desk with plenty of storage, it doesn't get much better than this marvellous multitasking workstation.
Offering a place for everything, the industrial-inspired gem combines a large desktop with a bookshelf and cabinet. What more could you want?
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