A well-furnished office can make employees happier, more comfortable, and in turn, better productivity

A sparsely-furnished office may be the hallmark of many bootstrapped startups, but no one says it has to stay that way. A few new additions to the amenities department will not only add a little joy to the daily grind, but can also go a long way to boost productivity among employees.Take for example coffee — an indispensable drink for those who toil till the wee hours and awake at the crack of dawn — most would begrudgingly get by with the instant variety you find in little sachets, but by forking out a bit more cash to get fine grinded coffee, coming to office can turn into an activity to look forward to.

And now with the annual Great Singapore Sale (GSS) in full swing, the time to seek out new office appliances and furniture has never been better. Using coupon site Picodi, we found six cool pieces of officeware you can purchase at a discount.

Red Snuggle XL Bean Bag

After a hard day’s work of chasing leads, blasting out marketing materials, what better way to wind down by collapsing onto a large beanie bag?

S$152.91 from Hipvan with code “HVBLOG10” (list price: S$169.90)

KOJA H Desk – Birch

As a startup grows, more space will be needed to store office supplies and files. The KOJA H Desk – Birch offers six shelves in addition to its desk. In addition, its ergonomic design allows it to fit into tight spaces.

S$116.10 from Hipvan with code “HVBLOG10” (list price: S$129.00)

Krups Dolce Gusto – Mini me coffee machine

For employees — or jet-setting CEOs coming back from long business trips — who need an extra jolt in the morning, getting good coffee is key to turning a dreary day into a productive one

S$128.00 from Courts (list price: S$199.00)

Sandwich Toaster with Grill Plates

Having healthy lunches in an office environment can be a challenge. It is hard to avoid oily food when eating out, and packing your own lunch usually means earlier mornings or later nights. Buying a sandwich maker can motivate employees to make their own lunch or snacks at work.

S$71.10 from Hipvan with code “HVBLOG10” (list price: S$79.00)

Vera 3 Seater Sofa

A sofa should be a staple of an office outfit. Ideally, it should be placed near the entrance so guests and job applicants can wait to be attended to; it makes a good first impression. Employees also need it so they can rest and stretch their legs after a good 7 hours of pounding away at a keyboard.

S$441.00 from Hipvan with code “HVBLOG10” (list price: S$490)

Panasonic 2 Door Fridge (205L)

A good office is one that is stocked with snacks, drinks and other refreshments to help employees satiate their munchie cravings. Buying a fridge would be essential to this end. It does not have to be a state-of-the-art model; a functional one would suffice

S$459 from Courts (List price: S$599)

Pro-tip: Aside from furniture and appliance discounts, Picodi also partners with fashion apparel and accessories marketplaces such as Zalora – check out discounts of up to 70 per cent this GSS!

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Disclosure: This article was produced by the e27 content marketing team, sponsored by Picodi.