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Bandus Home Decor CenterHome Office
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| How to Set Up a Home
OfficeTo begin planning, let's
look at the top five needs and solutions for a great home office:
Identify
the Space for Your Home Office
If
your space is limited, you won't have as many choices. By removing the
clothes pole and installing electrical connections, you can easily
convert a closet of any size into a work space. I installed a working
desk at the top of some stairs in my home.
If
you'll be
spending a lot of time in your home office, you might prefer a better
view and more room. Identify space that is infrequently used, such as a
guest room or dining area. Using an armoire for papers, a computer and
printer, the entire workspace can be closed behind doors. Your working
space will be able to extend into a larger area.
Plan
Your Work Area
Think
of all the things that you'll need to work comfortably and efficiently
in your home office. Start with proper temperature control and
lighting. Have a telephone installed in the space or be sure to have a
portable phone available. Your desk chair will be moving around in the
space, so flooring should be a hard surface, at least near the desk.
Select window coverings (if you're fortunate to have a window nearby)
that will allow you to control the light in your area.
A
Place to Write
Probably
the most important piece of furniture you'll have will be your desk or
work surface. Whether you select custom-designed cabinets and writing
surface or use two file cabinets with a door stretched across them,
this is where you'll spend the most time, and it should be large enough
and the right height to most comfortably do your work. If your space is
limited, draw out a floor plan on graph paper and move the shapes
around until you find a workable space.
To make
the most of limited space, have shelving installed behind your desk.
Books and supplies will be easy to reach.
Sit in
Comfort
Select
a chair that is comfortable, the right height, and provides proper back
and arm support for the type of work you will be doing. I like to put
my feet up, so I have a small footstool (about 10" high) under my desk.
Find resources and information about ergonomic office furniture before
you go shopping.
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