Welcome to Seated with Furniture Row—the podcast created for design lovers, home decor fans, and anyone ready to elevate their space. Each week, our interior design experts break down fresh, creative ideas to make your home more vibrant, cozy, and uniquely you.
Whether you’re dreaming of a stylish room makeover, seeking creative storage solutions, or looking for new ways to express your personality, this show offers actionable tips and real inspiration for every space. You’ll hear about trending colors, furniture arranging secrets, the best ways to layer rugs and textiles, and smart outdoor design ideas inspired by our trusted Furniture Row team.
If you care about comfort, style, and making your home truly yours, this is the series for you. Tune in for down-to-earth conversations, expert interviews, and hands-on tips to help you love where you live.
Ready to spark your next home project? Listen, subscribe, and join the Furniture Row community—let’s celebrate the art of living beautifully, one room at a time.
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Welcome to Seated with Furniture Row—the podcast created for design lovers, home decor fans, and anyone ready to elevate their space. Each week, our interior design experts break down fresh, creative ideas to make your home more vibrant, cozy, and uniquely you.
Whether you’re dreaming of a stylish room makeover, seeking creative storage solutions, or looking for new ways to express your personality, this show offers actionable tips and real inspiration for every space. You’ll hear about trending colors, furniture arranging secrets, the best ways to layer rugs and textiles, and smart outdoor design ideas inspired by our trusted Furniture Row team.
If you care about comfort, style, and making your home truly yours, this is the series for you. Tune in for down-to-earth conversations, expert interviews, and hands-on tips to help you love where you live.
Ready to spark your next home project? Listen, subscribe, and join the Furniture Row community—let’s celebrate the art of living beautifully, one room at a time.
From Chaos to Clarity: Interior Design Tweaks That Boost Home Productivity
Seated with Furniture Row
1 hour 5 minutes
3 months ago
From Chaos to Clarity: Interior Design Tweaks That Boost Home Productivity
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
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.
Guest/Hosts
Hosts: Barb Chandler (Interior Designer), Jessa Murphy (Marketing Director).
Resources & Links
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
Seated with Furniture Row
Welcome to Seated with Furniture Row—the podcast created for design lovers, home decor fans, and anyone ready to elevate their space. Each week, our interior design experts break down fresh, creative ideas to make your home more vibrant, cozy, and uniquely you.
Whether you’re dreaming of a stylish room makeover, seeking creative storage solutions, or looking for new ways to express your personality, this show offers actionable tips and real inspiration for every space. You’ll hear about trending colors, furniture arranging secrets, the best ways to layer rugs and textiles, and smart outdoor design ideas inspired by our trusted Furniture Row team.
If you care about comfort, style, and making your home truly yours, this is the series for you. Tune in for down-to-earth conversations, expert interviews, and hands-on tips to help you love where you live.
Ready to spark your next home project? Listen, subscribe, and join the Furniture Row community—let’s celebrate the art of living beautifully, one room at a time.
