More and more people are working from home several days a week.
For many, the home office has become one of the most important rooms in the home. This is where digital meetings, tasks that require focus and long days in front of the computer take place.
At the same time, many people are experiencing the same problems.
The rest of the house feels comfortable. The temperature is set as usual. Yet the home office feels colder than the other rooms.
After several thousand installations of infrared heating panels, Infracenter has seen the same situation come up again and again. The problem is rarely that the whole house is too cold. Often it is a single room that does not offer the same comfort as the rest of the home.
Same temperature does not mean same comfort
It's easy to think that temperature is the only factor that determines how warm a room feels.
In reality, comfort is affected by many more things than what the thermometer shows. Cold floors, cold walls, drafts from windows and how long you stay in the room all play a big role in how the temperature is perceived.
Therefore, two rooms with exactly the same temperature can feel completely different to stay in.
Why does the home office feel colder than the rest of the house?
| Situation | How it is experienced |
|---|---|
| You sit still for several hours | The cold is felt more clearly |
| The desk is near a window | Cold drafts and drafts are more noticeable |
| Cold floors and walls | The room feels cooler despite the correct temperature |
| You work alone in the room. | Less body heat in the room |
| The temperature rises throughout the house | Higher energy consumption than necessary |
| Comfort is improved locally | More comfortable working environment without heating the entire home |
When you sit still, the cold is more noticeable.
In everyday life, we move much more than we think.
We walk between rooms, cook, clean and perform other activities that cause the body to produce heat.
In the home office, the situation looks different.
Many people sit still in front of the computer for hours on end. When the body produces less heat, you also become more sensitive to cold floors, cold surfaces and drafts from windows.
This is why many people experience that the study feels colder than the rest of the house even though the temperature is actually the same.
Why heat up the whole house when you can work in just one room?
When the home office feels cold, the most common solution is to raise the temperature.
The problem is that you then raise the temperature in the entire home even though it is only one room that is perceived as less comfortable.
If the living room, kitchen and bedrooms already maintain a good temperature, there is rarely any reason to make the entire house warmer.
That's why many people choose to focus on the room where the need actually exists instead of heating the entire home unnecessarily.
Comfort has more of an impact than many people think
If you work from home three days a week, you spend over 1,000 hours a year in your home office. That means your office is often used more than your guest room and dining room combined.
Small improvements in comfort can therefore make a big difference over time. A room that previously felt cold or less pleasant can become a place where it is easy to focus, work efficiently and feel comfortable throughout the workday.
That is also why more and more people are choosing to invest in comfort where they actually spend a large part of their everyday life.
Why infrared heating panels are perfect for home offices
Home offices are often one of the easiest rooms to heat with infrared heating.
Unlike many traditional heating systems, infrared heating panels don't just heat the air. They also heat floors, walls, furniture and other surfaces in the room.
The result is often a smoother and more comfortable experience, especially when sitting still for longer periods of time.
For many, it's not about creating a higher temperature.
It's about creating a better workspace.
How much power is needed in a home office?
As a rule of thumb, you can usually expect around 100 W per m² in modern and normally insulated homes.
| Room size | Recommended power | Common area of use |
|---|---|---|
| 6 m² | approx. 600 W | Smaller work space |
| 8 m² | approx. 800 W | Standard home office |
| 10 m² | approx. 1,000 W | Office with a workplace |
| 12 m² | approx. 1,200 W | Office with larger desks |
| 15 m² | approx. 1,500 W | Workspace with multiple workspaces |
| 20 m² | approx. 2,000 W | Combined office and guest room |
Please note that the power requirement may vary depending on ceiling height, insulation, number of windows and the design of the room.
That's why many people choose infrared heating panels for their home office.
| Common challenge | Advantage of infrared heating panels |
|---|---|
| Cold at the desk | Heats the surfaces where you work |
| Cold floors | Increased perceived comfort |
| Draft from window | More comfortable workplace |
| Only one room needs to be heated | Heat is focused where it is needed |
| Long working days in front of the computer | Even and comfortable heat all day long |
| Desire for minimal maintenance | No moving parts or service requirements |
| High comfort in a small space | Perfect for home offices and study rooms |
A better home office every workday
When people invest in their home office, they often focus on the desk, office chair, monitors, and lighting.
At the same time, an important factor is often forgotten – the temperature and comfort of the room.
If your workplace feels cold, drafty or less comfortable, it will be noticeable every day. Not just sometimes, but every time you sit down in front of the computer.
That's why many people choose to improve the comfort of their home office in the same way they invest in a better office chair or a bigger monitor. Small improvements can make a big difference when used hundreds of hours each year.
More space for what's important
Unlike traditional elements, infrared heating panels take up minimal space.
When mounted to the ceiling, the panel frees up valuable wall space for desks, bookshelves, storage and other furnishings, making your home office feel more open, flexible and well-thought-out.
For many, it is an appreciated bonus in addition to the pleasant warmth.
That's why more and more people are choosing infrared heating for their home office.
Just a few years ago, home offices were something that many people used sporadically. Today, they have become a permanent part of everyday life for many white-collar workers, consultants, and entrepreneurs.
When a room is used for several hours each day, the demands on comfort also become higher. This is one of the reasons why more and more people are choosing infrared heating panels as a discreet and energy-efficient solution for the home office.
After several thousand installations, Infracenter has seen that home offices are one of the areas of use where customers often notice the biggest difference in everyday life. When the workplace becomes more comfortable to be in, the investment is appreciated every working day – not just during the coldest winter months.
That's why many homeowners choose Infracenter
Since 2014, Infracenter has helped thousands of customers create better comfort using infrared heating.
Today, we are the Nordic region's leading specialist in infrared heating panels and sell several thousand panels each year to villas, apartments, offices, garages, bathrooms and special environments throughout the Nordic region.
That experience has given us a deep understanding of how different rooms work in practice and which solutions give the best results over time.
Frequently asked questions
Why does the home office feel colder than the rest of the house?
Many people sit still for long periods in their home office, which makes cold surfaces, drafts and temperature variations more noticeable.
Do I need to raise the temperature throughout the house?
Often it is only one room that is perceived as cold. Many people therefore choose a local solution instead of raising the temperature in the entire home.
Are infrared heating panels suitable for home offices?
Yes. Home offices are often smaller rooms where comfort is of great importance and where infrared heating panels can contribute to a more pleasant working climate.
Is home office a common area of use for infrared heating?
Yes. Many people choose infrared heating panels for their home offices because they spend many hours there each week and want to create better comfort without heating up the entire house.
Can infrared heating contribute to a better working environment at home?
Many people find that a more even and comfortable climate makes the office more pleasant to stay in during longer workdays.
Summary
The home office has become one of the most important rooms in the home. At the same time, many people find that the office feels colder than the rest of the house, even though the temperature is actually the same.
Instead of increasing the heat throughout the home, more and more people are choosing to create better comfort where the need actually exists.
With infrared heating panels from Infracenter, the home office can become a place where it is just as comfortable to work as it is to relax in the rest of the home.