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From Chaos to Clarity: Interior Design Tweaks That Boost Home Productivity
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Working from home can either energize the day—or drain it—depending on how your space is designed. In this episode of Seated with Furniture Row, Interior Designer Barb Chandler and Marketing Director Jessa Murphy break down how comfort‑first home office design can boost focus, reduce decision fatigue, and make work feel a little easier. Learn how to layer task and ambient lighting, choose calming color/texture palettes, and use biophilic elements for stress relief and sustained energy. They also share quick wins like cable management, surface resets, and storage moves that keep the desk clear and the mind clear. Whether setting up a new workspace or refreshing a corner of the living room, this episode delivers quick wins and long‑term upgrades to help get more done—comfortably. What You’ll Learn
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- 00:00 – Why comfort‑first design improves focus and reduces decision fatigue.
- 03:30 – Ergonomics 101: seat height, lumbar support, armrests, footrests.
- 07:30 – Desk decisions: writing vs. L‑shaped vs. sit‑stand, choosing for workflow.
- 12:00 – Layout for flow: zones, storage that keeps surfaces clear, cable management.
- 16:30 – Lighting layers: task vs. ambient, color temperature for alertness.
- 20:00 – Sound and scent: soft materials, white noise, subtle aromatics.
- 24:00 – Color, texture, and materials for calm energy.
- 27:30 – Greenery and views: biophilic elements for stress reduction.
- Hosts: Barb Chandler (Interior Designer), Jessa Murphy (Marketing Director).
- Follow for episode clips and reels on Instagram.
- Explore ergonomic office chairs, sit‑stand desks, task lamps, and storage solutions.
- Related episodes: Outdoor Styling Tips; Millennial Gray Refresh.
- Explore more design tips and episode extras on The Front Door by Furniture Row.
- Related Blog Posts: Best Lighting: A Room By Room Guide, 4 Easy Steps to Create a Homework Space They'll Love
- You can take the same quiz that Barb and Jessa Used to find out your productivity style with this Harvard Business Review Quiz
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