| Are you trying to run your own business out of your | | | | almost any room. The style of desk you choose |
| home or are you a government or company | | | | depends on the type of work you do. If you have to |
| employee who has the option to work from home? | | | | work with papers, the right computer desk will give you |
| Working at home has many benefits, including more | | | | enough room for your computer and keyboard as well |
| time spent with family and no money spent on office | | | | as sufficient flat surface for paperwork. For additional |
| rental. Maybe you're one of the many people who | | | | flat surfaces, consider adding an extra wing or curve |
| have embraced the idea of becoming an Internet | | | | to your desk. If you often use books, binders or thick |
| entrepreneur. Yes, it's time to set up a home office - in | | | | heavy manuals, you may choose a computer desk |
| a manner that is conducive and productive for you to | | | | with a hutch for shelving or closed cabinet space for |
| work in, with a minimum of noise and distraction. | | | | easy access to printed materials and office supplies |
| Finding a space for your home office will depend on | | | | without losing any of the valuable flat surfaces. |
| the type of work you want to accomplish. If you need | | | | The right office chair does more than give you a way |
| to be on the phone during the day (in your time zone), | | | | to sit at the computer. It can also save your back, |
| you can set up a computer desk with file storage in | | | | neck, and shoulders, and prevent carpal tunnel |
| the living or dining room, which are usually quiet during | | | | syndrome by putting you at the right height relative to |
| the day. If you need more work surfaces - like getting | | | | your keyboard and monitor. If clients will be coming to |
| those items you sold on EBay wrapped for shipment - | | | | your home, make sure you have comfortable seating |
| you'll be more comfortable in the den or basement. | | | | for them as well. |
| Working in the evenings while the family watches TV | | | | Where are you going to keep your files, office supplies |
| in the living room? Set up a desk in your bedroom so | | | | and/or product inventory? Storage space is vital if you |
| you can work quietly. | | | | want to keep your work surfaces neat and clean. |
| Once you have chosen the best area, consider putting | | | | From a file drawer in your desk to file cabinets, |
| up wall shelves to save space on your flat desk | | | | shelving units, bookcases, and storage cabinets and |
| surface. Also think about using a laptop or one of the | | | | lockers, the available configurations mean there's |
| new "miniature" computers with a thin flat screen | | | | something that will work for you. And it's so much |
| monitor. More space can be created by attaching the | | | | easier to think when you don't have to take boxes off |
| house phone to the wall or using your computer to | | | | your computer before sitting down to work. (You might |
| make phone calls, eliminating the need for a phone on | | | | also think about going 'paperless' on your bills and |
| your desk. | | | | paying them over the computer.) |
| Plan your home office carefully. The right equipment | | | | Also, remember to have proper lighting, both in daytime |
| and office furniture will save you time, effort, and | | | | and at night. Don't place a desk so that direct sunlight |
| money, not to mention back or wrist pain. According to | | | | hits your computer monitor - you won't be able to see! |
| a recent survey, nearly 75% of home business | | | | And have a good bright lamp on or near the desk to |
| owners didn't have a designated room for their home | | | | avoid eye strain. |
| office with the right office furniture. | | | | To give your home office a professional appearance, |
| The most important choices concern the computer | | | | get creative. Paint the wall a peaceful color, decorate |
| desk, an office chair, storage and lighting. | | | | with artwork or framed photos, and add a touch of |
| A computer desk is the keystone of your home office. | | | | green with potted plants or a sunny touch with bright |
| Nowadays, new computer desks come with many | | | | flowers. A small effort will reward you with an |
| space-saving features and enough built-in storage to | | | | enhanced image when a client steps into your home |
| transform a small space in your apartment or house | | | | office. The Right Stuff for your home office means |
| into a convenient and productive office space. A | | | | you'll be happier and more productive there, too. |
| corner computer desk can be easily accommodated in | | | | |