How to Finding the Right Home Office Furniture
Home office furniture options vary from large to small, portable to permanent, lightweight to heavy duty and reliable to "you get what you pay for." Before you rush to furnish your new office or refurbish an existing one, consider a few questions.
Do You Want Or Need New Furniture?
Is your existing furniture fitting your needs? Do you have enough drawer space or filing space? If what you are using isn't necessarily stylish or appealing, yet functional, then stick with what you have until you absolutely can't stand it anymore. The main difference between wanting and needing furniture could mean the difference between upgrading your computer, fax or other equipment and having a nice looking office. Determine your priorities and needs, then decide if you need new furniture now or if you can postpone a furniture purchase for a while.
Have You Measured Twice, To Buy Once?
Before you head out the door to buy new furniture, measure your home office and determine what size and how much furniture it can hold. You may find the perfect desk, computer hutch or credenza, yet if the pieces are too big, your office may look more like a furniture store than an office.
You'll spend more time bumping into your desk and other office furniture, instead of working. Bring a tape measure and your office measurements with you when you shop and there will be no question that what you buy will fit inside your home office.
What Are Your Furniture Needs?
Do you have enough filing space, drawer space, writing surface or room for your computer, printer, modem, fax, etc.? There is nothing wrong with improving the look of your office, so long as it will help you improve your productivity. If you're a pack rat, avoid a desk with more than two drawers. Is your computer equipment stuck in a corner of your office, perched between an old kitchen table and a well-worn coffee table? Look for a computer stand with a hutch to hold all of your equipment and still leave you with surface room for writing or placing information before you enter it on your computer. Other options are a configuration that includes a desk, credenza and computer stand, or a desk with a return placed near a computer stand
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