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Home Office Designs

The home office is increasing in prevalence as more and more people do a majority of their work from home. Home office designs that reflect functionality and are attractive at the same time will help you to get the most out of your time spent in the home office - and give you a lovely place to work and do your business.

Identifying Your Needs

Before you look for home office designs, you should first identify the needs that you will have for your home office. What will occur in this space that you have designated for a home office? Will you be the only user of the office, or will your children or significant other be using the office for homework, playing videos, or watching television. Many home offices also double as a guest bedroom or sewing/crafts room. Identifying the needs that you have for your home office will allow you to make the most use of your space and also give you an idea of how much you will need to spend to make your home office a reality.

Home Office Infrastructure

Once you have determined the uses that you will have for your home office, you will need to make sure that the infrastructure of the home office is already in place or that you make arrangements for it. The basic infrastructure that you will need for your home office is conduit material that nearly disguises any computer wiring or power cords, an abundance of electrical outlets and telephone jacks, power surge protectors for your office and computer equipment, and cords that are long enough to connect your computer and its different accessories in your new office space. Your home office design space needn't be that big in order to be adequate, but should be big enough to accommodate your desk and chair and give you room to "roll" around if you need to.

Home Office Design Focal Point

Just as with any other room in the home, your home office should be pleasantly decorated - which means that you'll need to identify a focal point in the room and build from that focal point to make the rest of the room have a tailored and neat appearance. Choose a fireplace (if you are so lucky as to have one), a statue or picture, a beautiful window with a great view - whatever your space allows, and work from that focal point. In many home office designs, especially for smaller offices with limited space, the focal point may be a beautiful desk or table. Whatever you choose for your focal point, make sure that it's eye-catching but not too overbearing.

Arranging Your Home Office Design

There are limitless possibilities with how to arrange your home office. Many people choose the L-shaped home office design which features allows for everything to be along two walls for easy access. If your space doubles as a guest room, you might want to choose furniture that looks less like Office Furniture and more like Bedroom Furniture (and the market is full of options). Functionality is extremely important for those who work from home, so making your home office functional is your utmost concern. Besides your computer and printer, you might also want your telephone and fax machine nearby. Purchase a comfortable office chair - those with high backs or executive chairs are a bit more expensive but will certainly pay off with years of comfort in the long run. Make sure you have adequate lighting - a nice desk lamp will help. You may also need shelving - a great option is to choose Book Shelves of the same finish as your desk or other furniture in the room. Throw in some beautiful artwork or family mementos and you have the perfect home office design!

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HomeStyles Home Office Computer Armoire $215.99 A wide pullout keyboard shelf and CD storage area makes for organized efficiency in this home office computer armoire from HomeStyles. A dark Soho espresso finish also adds a stylish look to this functional piece that keeps your work space private.Materials: Engineered wood with high quality laminate and metal hardwareFinish: Soho espresso laminate finishFramed panel doors Type of desk: ArmoireNumber of shelves: Compartment storage, 1 adjustable shelf and keyboard shelfDimensions: 34.75 inches wide x 21 inches deep x 54.375 inches highAssembly required

Home Office Computer Desk with Cart in Cappuccino Finish $420.39 Home Office Computer Desk with Cart in Cappuccino Finish You will receive a total of 1 computer desk and 1 computer cart. Computer Desk: 60"L x 30"W x 29 1/2'"H Computer Cart: 34 3/4"L x 15 3/4"W x 26 3/4"H Finish: Cappuccino Material: Wood Home Office Computer Desk with Cart in Cappuccino Finish Computer desk features keyboard tray. Cart features storage shelf and casters for easy mobility. A sleek finish and clean lines make this item a great addition to your home office. Matching file cabinet and bookcase are available separately. Assembly required.

Kensington Computer Charge And Sync Your Iphone At Home Or In The Office $48.27 KENSINGTON COMPUTER CHARGE AND SYNC YOUR IPHONE AT HOME OR IN THE OFFICECHARGE AND SYNC YOUR IPHONE AT HOME OR IN THE OFFICE Manufacturer : KENSINGTON COMPUTER UPC : 085896393504

Black and Chrome Finish Home Office Computer Desk $209.73 Dimension: 30"L 27"W 34"/50"H Finish: Black and Chrome Material: Wood and Metal Black and Chrome Finish Home Office Computer Desk Item features pull-out keyboard tray and computer shelf. Item is designed to be practical in use and to beautify your home decor. Simple assembly required.

Contemporary Espresso Finish Home Office Computer Desk $274.23 " Dimension: 42"L x 20.5"W x 31.1"H Finish: Espresso Material: Solid Wood Contemporary Espresso Finish Home Office Computer Desk Featuring a broad desktop perfect for the monitor. And a pull-out keyboard tray disguised as a drawer, this computer desk is classic and sturdy. The espresso finish gives it a polished and sleek look. Mix and match with the rest of the Liso Home Office line. Assembly required. "

Home Office Computer Writing Desk in Espresso Finish $902.68 "Home Office Computer Writing Desk in Espresso Finish Dimension: 60"W x 30"D x 30"H Finish: Espresso Material: Wood Home Office Computer Writing Desk in Espresso Finish Expertly built and designed, this desk is perfect for working or studying at home. Elegant detail and quality construction bring character to this inspired collection. The desk has two working drawers, a keyboard tray, and computer wire holes for easy set-up. Built with hardwoods and cherry veneer in espresso finish. Matching chair and bookcase are sold separately. No assembly required. "

Black Metal Home Office Computer Workstation Desk $304.98 " Dimension: 47"L 27.5"W 38.5"H Finish: Black Material: Metal Black Metal Home Office Computer Workstation Desk Computer workstation in metal black color and with a marble finish black top. Item features pull-out keyboard tray, CPU stand and computer shelf with CD storage. Item is designed to be practical in use and to beautify your home decor. Simple assembly required. "

Contemporary Home Office Computer Desk with Glass Top $707.5 " Dimension: 55"L 27.5"D 31"H Finish: Mahogany Material: Wood Contemporary Home Office Computer Desk with Glass Top Clean lines and functionality describe this home office group. The glass top desk features a keyboard tray, tow locking drawers and two file drawers. Item is designed to be practical in use and to beautify your home decor. Matching bookcase, File Cabinet and Credenza are available separately. Simple Assembly Requested. "

Sonoma Black Finish Home Office Computer Desk $224.98 "A great addition to your study, office or den, the Sonoma Computer Desk includes a roll-out keyboard tray, a deep bottom shelf designed to hold a computer CPU, as well as an adjustable shelf for books and office supplies. Constructed from a combination of high quality, laminated composite woods, this attractive series offers extremely good value for stylish yet budget conscious buyers. Shown here with the Wall Hutch (sold separately). Assembly Required.Dimensions: 48&quotW 23.5&quotD 29&quotH"

Sonoma Maple Finish Home Office Computer Desk $233.98 "A great addition to your study, office or den, the Sonoma Computer Desk includes a roll-out keyboard tray, a deep bottom shelf designed to hold a computer CPU, as well as an adjustable shelf for books and office supplies. Constructed from a combination of high quality, laminated composite woods, this attractive series offers extremely good value for stylish yet budget conscious buyers. Shown here with the Wall Hutch (sold separately). Assembly Required.Dimensions: 48&quotW 23.5&quotD 29&quotH"

Espresso Finish Home Office Computer Desk with Hutch $286.24 " You will receive a computer desk and hutch. Computer Desk Dimension: 39"W 24"D 30"H Hutch Dimension: 39"W 12"D 30"H Finish: Espresso Material: Wood Espresso Finish Home Office Computer Desk with Hutch Computer desk features pull-out keyboard tray, CPU holder and storage shelves. Hutch features storage shelves. Item offers extremely good value for stylish yet budget conscious buyers. Simple assembly required. "

Home Office Small Computer Desk in Chocolate Finish $219.21 "Here’s a totally versatile collection of bookcases offered with 3, 4 or 5 shelves to meet your specific needs. Highly functional, each model features fully adjustable shelves, making them ideal for either books or to display your favourite decorative items. Dimension: 42"W x 20"D x 36.75"H Finish: Chocolate Material: Engineered Wood Home Office Small Computer Desk in Chocolate Finish Adds elegance and functionality to your office space. Helping you infuse your work area with comfort and efficiency. This computer desk features storage areas for organizing books and magazines. The luxurious chocolate finish adds warmth to your home's decor and is enhanced by sleek metal pulls. Item is great for small home office with its 42"W. Also available in Solid Black finish. 5-year warranty covering "defects" on furniture parts provided. Assembly required. "

Home Office Computer Desk with Casters Cherry Finish $180.08 " Dimension: 35"L x 19"D x 58"H Finish: Cherry Material: Wood Home Office Computer Desk with Casters Cherry Finish Features pull-out keyboard tray, CPU holder, printer holder and CDs sides shelf. Item is designed to be practical in use and save space. Assembly required. "

Home Office Computer Desk with Casters Maple Finish $123.94 " Dimension: 42"W x 19"D x 29"H Finish: Maple Material: Wood Home Office Computer Desk with Casters Maple Finish Features pull-out keyboard tray, CPU holder, printer holder. Item is designed to be practical in use and save space. Assembly required. "

Home Office Computer Desk in Rich Brown Finish $1546.48 " Dimension: 72"L x 24"W x 31"H Finish: Rich Brown Material: Hardwood Solids Home Office Computer Desk in Rich Brown Finish Features storage drawers, storage cabinet and beautiful carved details surrounded. Drop front keyboard drawers, top drawers are felt lined and ball bearing glides and power strip. Drawers are dove tailed with the corner blocked for added durability. Item provides a functional and elegant addition to your home office. Matching executive desk, file cabinet and bookcase are available separately. Assembly required. "

Home Office Computer Desk with Hutch Natural Finish $259.52 " Dimension: 35"W x 19"D x 58"H Finish: Natural Material: Wood Home Office Computer Desk with Hutch Natural Finish Features pull-out keyboard tray, CDs side shelf, printer holder, CPU holder on casters. Item is designed to be practical in use and save space. Matching entertainment center is available separately. Assembly required. "

Home Office Computer Desk with Hutch in Espresso Finish $242.74 " Dimension: 35"W x 19"D x 58"H Finish: Espresso Material: Wood Home Office Computer Desk with Hutch in Espresso Finish Features pull out keyboard tray, CDs side shelf, printer holder and CPU holder. Casters for easy mobility. Item is designed to be practical in use and save space. Also available in natural. Assembly required. "

Home Office Computer Desk with Casters in Espresso Finish $222.08 " Dimension: 47"W x 24"D x 31"H Finish: Espresso Material: Wood Home Office Computer Desk with Casters in Espresso Finish Features put out keyboard tray, CPU holder and scanner holder. Casters for easy mobility. Item offers extremely good value for stylish yet budget conscious buyers. Also available in maple. Assembly required. "

Home Office Computer Writing Desk in Cherry Finish $855.82 Dimension: 45"W x 24"D x 30"H Finish: Cherry Material: Wood Home Office Computer Writing Desk in Cherry Finish The refined European design in Paula Collection looks fabulous with its charming modern look. The simple design of the piece plays together with coordinating case pieces to create a perfect harmony. Constructed of New Zealand pine solids and veneers in updated cherry finish. Assembly required.

Home Office Compact Computer Cabinet in Cherry Finish $927.64 " Dimension: 39"W x 24"D x 32"H Finish: Cherry Material: Solids and Birch Veneers Home Office Compact Computer Cabinet in Cherry Finish Inspired by a time long ago, the Windsor collection marries traditional, English inspired design with new age function. The Compact Computer Cabinet features a pull-out keyboard tray, pull-out printer shelf, a file drawer, and cable access. Other features include routed argyle patterned doors for a unique look. Construction is of poplar solids and birch veneers in a rich, multi-stop Windsor cherry finish with antiqued brass hardware. Assembly required. "

Casual Style Metal & Glass Home Office Computer Desk $162.22 Casual Style Metal & Glass Home Office Computer Desk Dimension: 30"L 24"W 29.5"H Finish: Pewter Material: Metal and Glass Casual Style Metal & Glass Home Office Computer Desk Form and function at a value! Computer desk with keyboard drawer and glass top. Item is designed to be practical in use and to beautify your home decor. Simple assembly required.

Home Office Computer Desk with Top Shelf in Dark Walnut Finish $145.98 Dimension: 23"W x 18"D x 52"H Finish: Dark Walnut Material: Wood Home Office Computer Desk with Top Shelf in Dark Walnut Finish Well-suited for small home office. This computer desk features small design with 23"W only. Item is designed with a upper shelf which is great for placing a printer on it. The 4 casters is for easier mobility. This computer desk is perfect for any home. Assembly required.

HomeStyles Home Office Corner Computer Desk $199.99 Stay organized and productive with this handsome computer desk from HomeStyles. This computer corner desk features a wide pull out keyboard shelf, CD storage area and four shelves to accommodate all of your equipment and accessories.Materials: Engineered wood with high quality laminate, and metal hardwareFinish: Soho espresso laminate finishSpecial features: Decorative moldingType of desk: Corner deskNumber of shelves: 6 shelves, 4 adjustable plus keyboard shelfOverall Dimensions: 47.5 inches wide x 47.5 inches deep x 60 inches high Work Surface Depth: 19.75 inches deep Assembly required

Honey Pine Finish Home Office Computer Writing Desk $238.82 " Dimension: 42"W 20"D 29"H Finish: Honey Pine Material: Beech Wood Honey Pine Finish Home Office Computer/Writing Desk. Featuring a broad desktop perfect for the monitor and a pull-out keyboard tray disguised as a drawer, this computer desk is classic and sturdy. The Honey Pine finish gives it a polished and sleek look. Mix and match with the rest of the Studio Home Office line. Assembly required. "

Home Office Computer Desk with Storage Drawers in Cappuccino Finish $504.66 Dimension: 60"W x 30"D x 30 3/4"H Finish: Cappuccino Material: Wood Home Office Computer Desk with Storage Drawers in Cappuccino Finish Contemporary design office desk feature storage drawers and power strip built in to charge your everyday electronic accessories. Assembly required.

Home Office Computer Desk Contemporary Style in Dark Walnut $137.55 " Dimension: 42"W x 22"D x 29"H Finish: Dark Walnut Material: Wood Home Office Computer Desk Contemporary Style in Dark Walnut Enhance your home office with this simple yet charming computer desk. Combines elegant and functionality, item provides you a functional working place. Item is designed with a pull-out keyboard tray and a CPU shelf. Allow you to center your computer into 1 desk. Help keeps your room tidy and organized. Assembly required. "

Home Office Computer Desk with Hutch in Dark Walnut Finish $229.82 " Dimension: 36"W x 24"D x 56"H Finish: Dark Walnut Material: Wood Home Office Computer Desk with Hutch in Dark Walnut Finish Enhance your home office with this simple yet charming computer desk. Combines elegant and functionality, item provides you a functional working place. Item is designed with a pull-out keyboard tray and a CPU shelf. The hutch features CD storage compartment a  a upper shelf. Allow you to center your computer and any related accessories into 1 place. Help keeps your room tidy and organized. Assembly required. "

Home Office Computer Desk in Two Tone Warm Brown Finish $1295.98 " Dimension: 73"L x 26"W x 30"H Finish: Two Tone Warm Brown Material: Hardwood Solids, Veneers Home Office Computer Desk in Two Tone Warm Brown Finish Features storage drawers and storage cabinet for CPU. Drop front keyboard drawer, ball bearing glides and power strip. Drawers are dove tailed with the corner blocked for added durability. This grand style home office item is sure to make a bold statement in any home office. Matching executive desk, file cabinet and bookcase are available separately. Assembly required. "

Casual Design Black Home Office Computer Workstation Desk $209 Dimension: 27"L 23"W 28"H Finish: Black Material: Wood and Metal Casual Design Black Home Office Computer Workstation Desk Item features pull-out keyboard tray. Item is designed to be practical in use and to beautify your home decor. Simple assembly required.

3pc Home Office Computer Desk with Storage Drawers in Cappuccino Finish $611.79 " You will receive a total of 1 computer desk, 1 desk, and 1 corner. Computer Desk Dimension: 47 1/4"W x 23 1/2"D x 30 3/4"H Desk: 36"W x 23 1/2"D x 30 3/4"H Corner: 23 1/2"W x 23 1/2"D x 30 3/4"H Finish: Cappuccino Material: Wood 3pc Home Office Computer Desk with Storage Drawers in Cappuccino Finish Contemporary design office desk feature storage drawers and power strip built in to charge your everyday electronic accessories. Assembly required. "

Contemporary Espresso Home Office Computer Desk w/Hutch $389.3 " Desk Dimension: 42"L x 20.5"W x 31.1"H Hutch Dimension: 42"L x 7.7"W x 5.9"H Finish: Espresso Material: Solid Wood Contemporary Espresso Finish Home Office Computer Desk with Hutch Featuring a broad desktop with storage hutch perfect for the monitor. And a pull-out keyboard tray disguised as a drawer, this computer desk is classic and sturdy. The espresso finish gives it a polished and sleek look. Mix and match with the rest of the Liso Home Office line. Assembly required. "

Home Office Small Computer Desk in Solid Black Finish $219.21 "Here’s a totally versatile collection of bookcases offered with 3, 4 or 5 shelves to meet your specific needs. Highly functional, each model features fully adjustable shelves, making them ideal for either books or to display your favourite decorative items. Dimension: 42"W x 20"D x 36.75"H Finish: Solid Black Material: Engineered Wood Home Office Small Computer Desk in Solid Black Finish Adds elegance and functionality to your office space. Helping you infuse your work area with comfort and efficiency. This computer desk features storage areas for organizing books and magazines. The luxurious chocolate finish adds warmth to your home's decor and is enhanced by sleek metal pulls. Item is great for small home office with its 42"W. Also available in Chocolate finish. 5-year warranty covering "defects" on furniture parts provided. Assembly required. "

Home Office Computer Desk Contemporary Style in Black Finish $301.3 " Overall Dimension: 38"W x 20"D x 29"H Slide Tray Dimension: 31"W x 16"D Finish: Crisp Black Material: Asian Hardwood, MDF & Veneer Home Office Computer Desk Contemporary Style in Black Finish Simple cottage styling and a contemporary black finish create a perfect home accent desk. Whether it's used in home office, bedroom or dorm room, this wonderful piece is sure to provide function and style. A pair of faux drawers on the front creates a panel that folds down to reveal a pull out tray that is ideal for mouse and keyboard. Assembly required. Item is made in China. "

Home Office Nesting Computer Desk in Rich Cappuccino Finish $265.14 Dimension: 31 1/4"W x 19"-30"D x 38 1/2"H Finish: Rich Cappuccino Material: Wood Home Office Nesting Computer Desk in Rich Cappuccino Finish Features wheels for movement capabilities. One drawer and open organization cubbyholes. Assembly required.

Parker House HUN-6WCOMP Huntington Home Office Suite 6pc Modular Computer Home Office Set $2987 Huntington Home Office Suite 6pc Modular Computer Home Office Set by Parker House HUN-6WCOMP. This library system is fully customizable. You can modify the configuration below or contact us to customize. Office suites are practical extensions of the Library Walls. Each section is made in 2 pieces to allow for a deeper base that will accommodate computer towers, printers and keyboard trays.File drawers are also offered in these deeper base cabinets. Power strips have been added for the convenient plug-in of computers, lap tops and auxiliary components. Convenient plug-ins for cameras, cell phone and I-pod chargers are tucked away out of sight. All Office Suites are the same height as their matching Library Wall. Office Suite cabinets can be used independently or paired with their matching Library Wall.All base cabinet and bookcase tops are 32" wide. #530 Computer Base cabinet has a pull-out, drop face keyboard/ lap-top tray, pull-out printer tray below adequate space for CPU tower.The Peninsula Desk has pull-out drop face keyboard trays on both sides.Wire management is built into the desk top for easy access. A castered under-desk file box can be used with the desk or separately. DaVinci and Barcelona styles have removable ladder rails with decorative bolt hole inserts for applications where a ladder is not wanted. Desks can be mounted in 3 positions on the base cabinet to fit flush in a corner or centered in the room.Please refer to the Specifications to determine what items are included since sometimes the image shows more or less items. If you are not sure, please contact us and our customer service will be glad to help.

Parker House DAV-6WCOMP DaVinci Home Office Suite 6pc Modular Computer Home Office Set $3426 DaVinci Home Office Suite 6pc Modular Computer Home Office Set by Parker House DAV-6WCOMP. This library system is fully customizable. You can modify the configuration below or contact us to customize. Office suites are practical extensions of the Library Walls. Each section is made in 2 pieces to allow for a deeper base that will accommodate computer towers, printers and keyboard trays.File drawers are also offered in these deeper base cabinets. Power strips have been added for the convenient plug-in of computers, lap tops and auxiliary components. Convenient plug-ins for cameras, cell phone and I-pod chargers are tucked away out of sight. All Office Suites are the same height as their matching Library Wall. Office Suite cabinets can be used independently or paired with their matching Library Wall.All base cabinet and bookcase tops are 32" wide. #530 Computer Base cabinet has a pull-out, drop face keyboard/ lap-top tray, pull-out printer tray below adequate space for CPU tower.The Peninsula Desk has pull-out drop face keyboard trays on both sides.Wire management is built into the desk top for easy access. A castered under-desk file box can be used with the desk or separately. DaVinci and Barcelona styles have removable ladder rails with decorative bolt hole inserts for applications where a ladder is not wanted. Desks can be mounted in 3 positions on the base cabinet to fit flush in a corner or centered in the room.Please refer to the Specifications to determine what items are included since sometimes the image shows more or less items. If you are not sure, please contact us and our customer service will be glad to help.

Home Office Computer Desk Glass Top in Black Finish $234.38 " Dimension: 42.13"W x 20.47"D x 31.1"H Finish: Black Material: Solid Wood and Glass Home Office Computer Desk Glass Top in Black Finish Attractive clean lines and with parts made of solid wood. This durable computer desk will blend in with many other styles. The frosted glass work surface offers great protection from scratches (and stains from your favorite beverage container). The pull out keyboard drawer has a convenient drop-down front. The overall dimensions of this desk make it an ideal choice for den, office or bedroom. Assembly required. "

Functional Metal & Glass Home Office Storage Computer Desk $322.52 " Dimension: 47.25"L 25.62"W 31.13"H Finish: Nickel Material: Metal and Glass Casual Style Metal & Glass Home Office Computer Desk This glass top space saver desk is as stylish as it is functional. Item features frosted glass top, pull-out CPU shelf and two open storage shelves. All in nickel finish. Item is designed to be practical in use and to beautify your home decor. Simple assembly required. "

L-Shaped Contemporary Dark Color Home Office Computer Desk $595.52 " Dimension: 74.75"L 62"W 30.5"H Finish: Walnut Material: Wood, Metal and Glass L-Shaped Contemporary Dark Color Home Office Computer Desk Functional modular designs for rooms of all sizes. Use the wedge unit between two desks to create a wraparound work space. Matching bookcase #800238 available separately. Item is designed to be practical in use and to beautify your home decor. Simple assembly required. "

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