The Home Office & Entertainment Center
One of the big demands in most homes today is the home office.

Home Office/Home Entertainment Facts*

* 101.9 million personal computers can be found in U.S. homes
* 1/3 of homes being built in the U.S. today have a home office
* 2.4 televisions can be found in the average U.S. household
* 95 percent of all households have at least one piece of “entertainment” furniture used with a TV, stereo or other electronic equipment (such as a storage cabinet for CDs).
* 55 to 60 percent of “entertainment” furniture is not designed specifically for that use.

Source: Merillat

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Options to Consider When Designing a Home Office

1. Make sure the keyboard and computer monitor are directly aligned.
2. Position the computer monitor so sunlight from a window doesn’t cause a glare on your screen.
3. Provide adequate space for storing discs and CD-ROMS.
4. Enclose the printer to reduce noise.
5. Allow adequate work surface for writing and reading.
6. Put the file cabinet to the right if you are right- handed.
7. Consider whether or not you’ll be expanding in the future before designing or buying furniture for the office.
8. Incorporate dimmer controls for overhead lighting.
9. Leave room for drawers and doors to cabinets to open easily.
10. Don’t forget a smoke alarm for safety.
11. Insulate walls in the office to minimize noise.
12. Locate the office near a bathroom.