Furnishing a home office.

Working at home is part of many people's lives, some do it full time whilst others just want a place to study in the evenings or at weekends. The main considerations for a home office are:

Space available

Whether you have a seperate room to use or the corner of your bedroom it is essential to measure up floor space carefully so that you know how much space you have available. Make paper templates of the main items of furniture you consider buying so you can see how it will fit into your work area.

Desks

The space you have and what you will be doing determines the sort of desk you should get. Do you need a computer desk or just a work desk or maybe both? If space is really tight a corner desk is the answer.

Chairs

If you are likely to be at your desk for any length of time a good chair is essential. If wrking at a computer then having an adjustable one is also key to ensure that you attain a good sitting position.

Storage

The amount of paper, stationery, books and equipment that come with a home office should not be under estimated, so it is key to plan yur space carefully. Things to consider are shelves, filing cabinets, computer storage, printer stands as well as anything that is specific to the type of work you do.

Lighting

Commercial offices have specific standards for the quality of lighting for a good reason. You should ensure that your home office has adequate natural light and that you supplement this with sufficient artificial light.

Budget

How much money do you have available and what would you like to spend?