Home Office Solutions: How to Set Up an Efficient Workspace Anywhere in Your House

by Chris Peterson

Overview

From a cozy corner to converting a shed or garage, create an efficient and attractive workspace where you can earn your living comfortably! Whether you’ve been working from home for years, or you’re brand new to telecommuting and have questions, Home Office Solutions holds all the answers and inspiration for making a workspace you’ll love. Providing tips on home office ideas, space-efficient furniture, lighting, WIFI, organization, and so much more, also included is detailed advice on how to successfully work from home, plus the pros and cons of setting up a home office in different areas.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781607658610
Publisher:	Creative Homeowner Press
Publication date:	11/03/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	250
File size:	48 MB
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About the Author

Chris Peterson spent 20 years as an editor before leaving publishing to write full time. He is currently a writer, ghostwriter, and editor. He has written more than 40 books, including cookbooks, memoirs, how-to guides, and home improvement titles. His books include several in the Black and Decker’s® Complete Guide Series, Deck Ideas You Can Use, Camper Rehab, and Practical Projects for Self-Sufficiency. He currently works from his own home office in a small town in Southern Oregon. When he’s not writing, Chris enjoys hiking, community service, and rooting for the Yankees.

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

Home Office Inspiration Gallery 8

Chapter 1 Choosing A Location For Your Home Office 16

Things To Consider 18

Home Office Room Options 23

Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Home Office 48

The Plan 50

3D Floor Plan Ideas 52

Desk Layout 64

Technology Checklist 68

Home Office Furniture 73

Choosing Colors And Patterns 101

Personalization 106

Chapter 3 Better Ways To Work From Home 108

Work-From-Home Tips 110

Better Video Meetings 111

Working From Home With Kids 116

Tax Advantages 119

Useful Applications And Programs 120

Security 122

Resources 124

Photo Credits 125

About The Author 126

Index 127

Editorial Reviews

Covers everything you need to know about creating a home office and working from home on a daily basis.

Ellen Cohn

As the world creaks open and more remote workers contemplate their workplace options, those who would like to keep working from home, at least some of the time, would do well to take a leaf or maybe a few chapters from Peterson’s book.

The Orlando Sentinel

Working from home is here to stay, so learn to get the most from your home office with these expert tips.

The New Orleans Advocate

Working from home is here to stay. Home Office Solutions is the definitive guide to successfully creating a productive residential workspace. From space planning, light, and comfort, to storage, décor, and technology, this book offers practical and innovative solutions to those creating their first-ever home office and to home office veterans alike.

Leslie Newsom Rascoe

A wonderful guide for creating a home office—everything from the best furniture to colors that promote productivity are included. Highly recommended.

Rob Kirkbride

Forget cramped cubicles and bland buildings. DIY expert Chris Peterson shares layouts and design ideas to put more “home” in your home office, while making it efficient and functional.

Freelance writer and contributor to HGTV.com and D Lynn Coulter