As you measure, leave room for the depth of the furniture plus 18 inches for traffic flow around it. Choose high-quality pieces that will coordinate with the finishes, colors, and materials that you already have, so that the home office looks like part of the existing room. Place an open bookcase or display shelf on one or more sides of your office space. These office storage pieces can double as room dividers that will make your home office feel like its own separate nook .