Home Office Furniture Shopping and Space Planning

Today, more and more people are choosing to work from home to save on fuel, rent, and other utilities incurred when operating an outside business. When working from home it is essential that a professional and effective workspace be set up to ensure that the quality of your business and individual productivity do not suffer.

The first thing to consider when planning a professional home office space is size. Going to large or too small will hinder your overall abilities and productivity. By measuring your space first, you can make an educated decision on the types of products and office furniture manufacturer that will best suit your individual needs.

After your space has been properly measured and mapped out, it's time for step two. I highly recommend shopping around your furniture manufacturer. Most office furniture dealers like myself, offer multiple home office furniture brands that should be considered. Manufacturers like Mayline, OFM, Global, and Office Star offer similar products that are all beneficial in there own ways. While they all offer home office furniture and brand like Mayline specializes in larger workstations while a brand like Office Star focuses on smaller computer desk type applications.

Once you have chosen a manufacturers style and design that fits your needs, the rest is quite simple and fun! Pick a finish you like and remember to consider some valuable ergonomic accessories like a monitor arm, keyboard tray, and ergonomic office chair. All are affordable and provide comfort and versatility throughout the workday.

Receiving and installing your new furniture can seem like a daunting task at times. Don't be afraid! Any furniture dealer worth there weight will schedule the deliver time around your schedule and we typically recommend having at least one person there to assist you with offload. Most executive desks come in several boxes and a dolly or hand truck comes in quite handy. Commonly truck driver will assist but they are not required to.

Once inside your home, the first step is to un-carton and locate the instructions. Office furniture from Manufacturers like the ones listed above commonly post instructional videos for home owners online which greatly help with installation. Most home office desks today require very minimal tools. A drill gun is always a plus but not necessary. Typically, entire Mayline executive desks can be assembled in around 2 hours with a Philips head screwdriver and not much more. Often decent tools are included in the products packaging.

Hopefully you have found this little post helpful. It is my wish and everyone at OfficeAnything Office Furniture's to assist users and readers in any way possible with the purchasing and installation of all things furniture related. Best regards!

Home Office Furniture VS. Business Office Furniture

For those individuals who work from home, it is important to have a professional workspace not crowded with kids, personal phone calls, and general household clutter. That being said, we will discuss the simple needs for planning your home office effectively. We will cover simple needs regarding the style of office furniture that works most effectively at home in today's post Home Office Furniture vs. Business Office Furniture!

First, we must distinguish the difference between home office furniture and business office furniture. Home office furniture typically consists of everyday pieces like computer desks, computer chairs, and lateral or vertical file cabinets. Business furniture encompasses these pieces but in a larger, more efficient scale. Your typical business office will have a U-Desk configuration like the one shown in this post. Now, you may look at this picture and think that desk belongs in a home, and that's because it does. Confused? Don't be. The purpose of this post is to distinguish a happy medium between the two styles to effectively create a useful workspace at home!

When planning your space at home, the first thing to consider is how many people will be using it! Operating a business from home may require you to share your space for homework time, and general family computing. If this is the case, finding a workstation like the one pictured is ideal. Configurations like the one shown offer ample storage, and overhead hutch space. This is excellent because at the end of the day, you can simply file and store your work in a designated area. Commonly, individuals that work from home find themselves flustered due to lack of storage, and finding other housemates belongings all over the place. The problem, is usually not the housemates! You are most likely working at a typical home office computer desk that is too small and ineffective for your day to day tasks.

Finding the right products to enhance your home business productivity is simple. You basically just have to do some research. Find a company like Mayline that offers quality business furniture with a home office feel. This way, your home doesn't look like you should have cubicles in the living room! You will still get impressed looks from visitors without having to explain that "I run my business from home". So the answer to who wins in a battle of Home Office Furniture vs. Business Office Furniture?? The answer is the company that makes a product that bridges the gap between the two. I recommend checking out Mayline Office Furniture if you are in this dilema!

Home Styles Executive Desk 5180-184

The Arts & Crafts double pedestal desk and hutch combines utility and style and provides lots of storage! Designed for home office furniture applications with the left pedestal having a CPU cabinet and box drawer while the right pedestal has two box drawers and a file drawer. A center, drop-front keyboard tray nicely accommodates your keyboard. The hutch provides extra storage without taking up extra floor space. It has an open area with a fixed and adjustable shelf along with two cabinets, each having an adjustable shelf. Construction consists of hand selected veneers ensuring grain consistency and eco-friendly sustainable hardwood. A clear coat finish helps protect against wear and tear from normal use.

Specs:

Finish: Cottage Oak

Item Dimensions: 58" W x 25" D x 63.5" H

Carton Dimensions: Carton 1- 31.25" W x 27.75" D x 11" H, Carton 2- 32.25" W x 29" W x 11.75" H, Carton 3- 63.75" W x 33.25" D x 6.25" H, Carton 4- 58" W x 10.75" D x 33.5" H; UPSable

Shipping Weight: Carton 1- 62 lbs; Carton 2- 82 lbs, Carton 3- 68 lbs, Carton 4- 75 lbs

Mayline Sorrento Series Table Desk STD72

The Sorrento veneer desking system is a transitional line of wood office furniture for executive offices, individual work spaces, conference rooms and reception areas. This line combines a high end look and technology-friendly features. The Sorrento Table Desk uses AA-grade North American Hardwood veneers throughout.

- For Bourbon Cherry finish, all horizontal desking surfaces feature hardwood inlays and Bird's Eye maple panels.
- All cabinet/drawer interiors and backs are full finished.
- All locks are keyed alike and feature removable cores for installing "keyed different" locks after market.
- All models are available on Mayline's Fast Freight program with no quantity limitations!

Dimensions: 72"W x 36"D x 29 1/2"H
Weight: 144 lbs.

Modern Computer Desks from Techni Mobili

Techni Mobili offers a wide variety of cost effective modern computer desks. This attractive series of computer desks from Techni Mobili is the ideal solution for home offices however several models are perfect for businesses, dorm rooms, or bedrooms. All desks are available in a variety of attractive finishes including several glass top tables that are real head-turners. As far as the price range goes, all of the Techni Mobili computer desks are priced under $200.00. With price range and quality in mind these desks are a must see for anyone in the market.

Designing Your Home Office

Designing a home office can be very simple and fun if you prepare properly. In this post we will discuss a few simple steps that will make the process go smoothly.

First things first. MEASURE! Make sure you have measured your space and then double check. there is nothing worse than ordering office furniture you love and find out it's the wrong size.

Secondly, you will want to find a quality source for furniture at great prices. Many retailers online like OfficeAnything.com provide free shipping nationwide and a wide selection of home office furniture to meet your needs.

Third, you will want to decide on a manufacturer. I recommend popular and dependable brands like Mayline, Global Total Office, OFM, and Office Star. These manufacturers have great reputations and warranties.

Finally, decide if you can handle the installation yourself or will require help. Many companies offer installation services and even some manufacturers like Mayline can install your furniture the day it arrives!

Hopefully these few steps can help make the purchase of home office furniture fun and enjoyable.