A home office should be a comfortable and productive workspace. The right furniture can make all the difference in the world in achieving this goal. Home office’s have different constraints from those at a commercial building, so carefully selecting and planning a home office can be a challenge, but success has many rewards. Failing to figure out how to properly managing home office space is a recipe to disaster. Home offices generally don’t have the same level of flexibility available as when designing a sea of cubicles, so furniture selection is essential. Desks are generally the single largest furniture piece in a home office, and needs to be selected to maximize the available space without making the room feel like a closet. Look for desks that fit within available dimensions which offer the most desktop workspace while providing cabinets for file storage underneath and above. If a desktop computer is part of the home office environment, it may be convenient to find a desk that includes a cubby to stow it away. Needless to say, the right desk makes the difference between the home office that is productive and the one that is full of clutter. Beyond the perfect desk, a comfortable chair is essential. Chairs come in all sizes and shapes, from simple desk chairs that offer only height adjustment, all the way to large executive chairs that are wrapped in leather and have cushioned armrests. Chair selection is strictly a preference, just keep in mind how much room is left available. Other pieces of office furniture are not always needed, but are definitely worth it if warranted. Items such as printer stands and filing cabinets serve specific functions, but a good desk selection usually includes the same functionality while requiring less space. Overall, a home office, when properly furnished, can be the perfect blend of comfort and productivity. With a little thought and ingenuity, it will probably be better than having to drive to work every day and work your way through the rat-race. Just remember to lock out those distractions, and this home office may be the only workplace you’ll ever need.