| If you're working from home on a full-time basis, | | | | office furniture at once, keep in mind any |
| you may feel the need for a functional home | | | | additional pieces you may want to match to your |
| office. With so many styles and designs of | | | | desk in the future. |
| computer desks, office chairs and other pieces of | | | | Executive desks also are 29 to 31 inches high, but |
| office furniture to choose from, it might seem like | | | | are generally more elaborate in detail. They can |
| an impossible task. But with some careful planning, | | | | feature wider desk tops than standard desks, and |
| you can create a functional and practical home | | | | have features like storage compartment, storage |
| office you can be proud of. | | | | drawers and a file drawer. Executive desks tend |
| Deciding where it will be located and how much | | | | to be available in richer finishes and offer more |
| space you will have to work with, is the first step | | | | features than a standard desk. |
| in planning your home office. Will it be in a section | | | | L-shaped desks are composed of two desks that |
| of your basement, part of your family room or in | | | | form an L. These are designed to maximize floor |
| a separate room? To select the perfect location | | | | space and are ideal for smaller areas since they |
| for your office, take into account any privacy | | | | can be installed in a corner of the room. L-shaped |
| issues that might arise, if the area is well-lit and | | | | desks are very popular because, in addition to a |
| the locations of all available power sources. | | | | place for the monitor and keyboard, there is also |
| After knowing where you will set up your office, | | | | a work area within arm's reach. |
| take measurements. How much space you have | | | | U-shaped desks are made of two desks flanked |
| to fill will be the deciding factor in determining | | | | on either side of a credenza. These U-shaped |
| what other pieces of office equipment you will be | | | | desks are ideal for those who need the extra |
| able to include. It will give you a better idea when | | | | workspace. However, of all the types of |
| shopping for an executive desk if you have space | | | | computer desks, they do take up the most |
| for a credenza, bookshelf or more than one filing | | | | space. If you are sharing your home office or |
| cabinet. | | | | have the room, a U-shaped desk is a good choice. |
| If you will need to see clients or business | | | | Office chairs come in many shapes and styles. |
| associates, you will want your home office to be | | | | You will want to choose an office chair that will |
| professional looking, yet be a comfortable and | | | | not only complement the desk you selected, but |
| welcoming place. Consider purchasing a side chair | | | | be comfortable as well. It should also support you |
| for visitors that matches your office chair, or if | | | | ergonomically. |
| there is room, a small sofa. | | | | If you have limited space to work with when |
| When choosing a computer desk, consider the | | | | setting up your home office, consider purchasing a |
| following: | | | | computer workstation. They are very compact |
| - available floor space | | | | and usually have a keyboard tray, places for the |
| - whether the desk layout or the components of | | | | CPU, monitor and printer, and other features like |
| an office suite favor right hand or left hand setup | | | | utility or file drawers. Some types of computer |
| - if it will blend with your decor | | | | workstations have the added benefit of being on |
| - if the work surface is large enough to | | | | casters, so that they can be moved easily. Since |
| accommodate your needs | | | | they come in a number of configurations, they |
| - the size and layout of the desk | | | | can be a viable alternative to the standard |
| The four basic types of computer desks are | | | | computer desk. |
| standard, executive, L-shaped and U-shaped and | | | | With a little planning, you can create a home |
| generally refer to the layout of the desk. | | | | office that is both a practical and enjoyable place |
| Standard desks come in a variety of styles and | | | | to work. Hopefully this article will help you decide |
| materials, and stand 29 to 31 inches high. They | | | | what type of desk and other pieces of offices |
| can have features such as an adjustable | | | | furniture you will need when designing an office |
| keyboard tray, and drawers. When selecting a | | | | space for your home. |
| standard desk, if you aren't purchasing all of your | | | | |