For most families, the home office plays a variety of roles to cater to differing needs.
For some, it can be a place to pay bills, sort the mail and keep important files. For others, its computer game central with some homework assignments every now and then. It can also be a quiet place where you can slip away to read the newspaper or a book. To achieve the perfect office for your home, you must first decide on what type of “office user” you want to be!
The Work from Home Professional
For the user that enjoys the 9-5 grind from the comforts of their home or the one who just needs a place to finish some work they brought home from the office, the key to the best office is designing the right desk space. Create an office with a desk perfect for you. Always consider size, computer options, and comfort.
The After School Student and Computer Game Champion
If you are designing a space for kids to use to do homework, to complete school projects or to enjoy some downtime on the computer, you should design a space that can cater to all these options at once. This is especially important if multiple kids are using the space at the same time.
The Book Worm
Home offices do not just have to have elements for work – they can have them for pleasure too. Around the desk, put in tall bookshelves to house your novels, biographies and history books. Add a plush arm chair for a place to read. Make sure to add warm light either from windows or overhead to create a productive, yet comfortable workspace.
The Jack of All Trades
Whether you’re the family banker paying the bills, the family postman sorting the mail, or the family clerk filing important documents, having an organized workspace is essential. Your family is only as organized as the office and your office is only as organized as your shelving system. Add a variety of shelving options, drawers and file cabinets to keep the space clean and orderly.
The Space saver
Sometimes there isn’t an entire room in the house to dedicate to an office. However, that should not deter you from having one! You can easily transform a cluttered closet into a functional workspace. Or you can create a multifunctional space, combining the laundry room or mudroom with a home office.
