Working from home offers many benefits, including minimal interruptions from others, the lack of a commute, and the ability to work at any hour. Whether your home office is in a spare bedroom, converted dining room, or den, organization is the key to making your home office more productive. When you work for yourself, a loss of time due to an unproductive home office not only means lost money, but potentially lost clients, slipping credibility, and stunted business growth. Deciding which room will make the ideal home office, how to furnish it, and how to keep information flowing through it is easy if you take time to plan ahead. The following are several ways to simplify this process.
Function is better than appearance.
You can spend hundreds of dollars on furniture that looks impressive, yet lacks enough storage and workspace. Turn two, two-drawer filing cabinets into a simple desk. Place a large piece of wood, laminate, or glass over them, and you will have the top surface and filing room you need. If you need to keep your workspace compact and unobtrusive, consider using an armoire with enough space to house your computer equipment. Plan ahead by measuring your space before you buy any new furniture.