Hybrid Work Needs Hybrid Design: Furniture That Fits Anywhere

Gone are the days of clocking in at the same desk, in the same building, five days a week.

Thanks to the hybrid work revolution, today’s “office” could be a lively coworking space on Monday, your kitchen counter on Tuesday, and a noise-controlled pod by Thursday — all while trying to look unbothered on video calls. It’s a juggling act, and if your workspace furniture can’t keep up, it’s doing you no favours.

Here’s the rub: most offices — and homes, for that matter — weren’t exactly built with flexibility in mind. Perch a rigid executive chair next to your radiator and suddenly your dining room’s giving 2011 call centre. Plonk a clunky desk setup in the lounge and the feng shui goes out the window. What we need now is hybrid office furniture — pieces that look great, function well, and work anywhere you do.

Enter Quell Design. Our pieces are made for real life: whether it's our compact Ribbon Chair that blends seamlessly into a home study or a Muse Sofa System shaping collaborative office lounges, these pieces flex effortlessly between settings without compromising on style or performance. adaptable, modular, and easy on the eyes (and the back). Whether you’re working from your living room, a high-spec London HQ, or a coworking corner in Clerkenwell, our range of flexible workspace furniture makes transitioning between spaces smoother than a flat white on a Friday morning.

Think acoustic lounge chairs that offer hush and comfort without dominating the room. Or modular tables that slot just as seamlessly into a home nook as they do into a busy office layout. And let’s not forget proper lighting design — because if one more person shows up to a client call looking like they’re in witness protection, we’ll scream.

Designing for Agility Without Compromising Style

Let’s be honest — there’s "flexible," and then there’s "folding trestle table in the hallway while the dog barks at the postie." Not every space was designed to double as a boardroom, and not every piece of furniture can pull off the balancing act between form and function. That’s where smart hybrid workspace design earns its keep — creating environments that adapt without looking like a cobbled-together compromise.

The secret? Investing in modular furniture that shifts with your needs. Quell’s pieces aren’t just pretty faces — they’re built to be rearranged, tucked away, or scaled up. Take the Muse Modular Sofa System. In the office, it defines breakout zones and soft seating areas. At home, it becomes the ideal reading nook or casual work perch that doesn’t scream "corporate spillover."

And then there are the finishes. No one wants a sterile white laminate desktop clashing with their warm walnut sideboard. Quell furniture features natural textures, muted tones, and architectural forms that hold their own in both professional and residential settings. From ash wood coat racks to acoustic wall panels, every detail is designed to blend in without fading away.

Better still? These aren’t just Instagram-friendly statement pieces. They’re built for the everyday — with features like power access, durable upholstery, and acoustic performance that blocks out the neighbour’s latest DIY attempt.

Pods, Lounges, and Corners That Work Harder

Hybrid work doesn’t care for traditional layouts. One minute you’re in deep focus, the next you're in full-blown collaboration mode. That’s why smart setups embrace multi-functional zones: quiet corners, soft lounges, and enclosed office pods that shift with your schedule.

Let’s start with the heavy-hitter: the Kozee Booth. More than just a pod, it’s a portable productivity zone. Whether you’re in a buzzing HQ or a co-living flat with paper-thin walls, this soundproof meeting pod delivers privacy, proper lighting, and breathable comfort. It’s got acoustic insulation and integrated LED lighting, so you can stay on-task without the faff.

Then there’s soft seating: the understated workhorse of any hybrid space. Take the Marenco Lounge Chair — low-slung, plush, and unmistakably stylish, it’s the sort of piece that makes both a home library and a client lounge feel like the right place to be. Pair it with the Sandra Lounge Chair, which adds subtle structure and a more upright silhouette, ideal for small-space nooks or breakout settings where you want to feel supported without the bulk. Both deliver serious comfort and statement-worthy design. Add a floor lamp with warm light and your breakout zone doubles as a calm reading spot or casual one-to-one space.

Even in the smallest spaces — that weird in-between bit between a bookshelf and a Wi-Fi router, for example — good design matters. A well-placed acoustic chair or slim desk with cable management can elevate a throwaway corner into a proper, productive nook.

From Boardroom to Box Room: One Piece, Many Places

Not all office furniture earns its keep — but the best pieces? They’re shapeshifters. They work just as hard in a boardroom as they do beside your airing cupboard. In the world of hybrid work, a piece that goes from desk job to dinner host without fuss is gold dust.

Take the Ribbon Chair. It’s ergonomic, sculptural, and versatile. It fits beautifully in a design-forward workspace, but it’s also compact enough for a home office without making it look like HR moved in.

Or the Benjamin Coat Rack — equal parts function and form. It holds coats in a reception area or umbrellas by the front door, and it still manages to look like something out of an interiors magazine.

Versatility without compromise is the name of the game. That means low-fuss materials, sensible sizing, and shapes that don’t shout "bulk discount." With Quell’s hybrid-ready furniture, every piece pulls its weight — whether it’s the centrepiece in a meeting room or the finishing touch in your spare bedroom.

Hybrid Is Here to Stay – So Let’s Design Like It

The hybrid work train has left the station — and it’s not reversing. Whether you’re commuting two days a week or living your best desk-on-a-bookshelf life, your furniture needs to flex with you. No more sad swivel chairs dragged home from a clear-out. No more makeshift dining table setups that feel more punishment than productivity.

With Quell Design’s hybrid workspace furniture, you don’t have to compromise. From modular sofas to acoustic seating and lighting that flatters on camera and off, our collection adapts to wherever (and however) you work.

So if your current setup is looking a little rough around the ergonomic edges, maybe it’s time to rethink things. A well-placed Kozee Booth, a beautifully curved floor lamp, or even just a corner that’s been given some design love can completely change how you feel about your day.

Let’s stop making the space fit the work. Let’s design furniture that fits your life. Explore our full range of hybrid-ready furniture here or get in touch to see how we can help you create a space that works everywhere you do. After all, if you’re going to be everywhere — shouldn’t your furniture be, too?