Where in a small house should I set up a home office?

Amber A asked:


Would it be better to set it up in an extra bedroom, or in a common area? Tips from anyone that works from home or has worked from home would be great…Even open to feng shui advice.

Amber A

5 Responses to “Where in a small house should I set up a home office?”

1. Scooter Girl on March 31st, 2010 14:12
   

   I would think that you would want it in an extra bedroom so that when you have guests you can close the door or do not have to try and entertain around you computer or filing cabinets.
2. exoticjada2006 on April 1st, 2010 09:13
   

   u could set up in ur living room or dining area, when u are working just let ppl know its work time. Or if u have a basement. You could set up down there, closed doors are lovely arent they?
3. Jonny Propaganda on April 2nd, 2010 18:25
   

   extra bedroom for sure.

   keep the home office separate from the living/common area for 2 reasons.

   a) reduce distractions when you are working.

   b) keep your work, and your social/leisure/play separate.
4. The First Lady on April 5th, 2010 05:54
   

   An extra bedroom would be the best selection.

   The only way you’d really want to set it up in a common area is if space is limited or you’re dedicating that area solely to the office and all things related.
5. Michelle G on April 8th, 2010 16:35
   

   A home office does not have to be large. Got a walk in closet you could use? Maybe set it up so that you could us a laptop anywhere in your house, but have your private documents locked away.