Home Office Buying Tips

• When planning storage solutions consider how much closed and / or open storage is required
• Is cupboard space more useful than drawer space?
• Is hanging A4 file space essential? if so how much is required
• Is storage of CD’s or DVD required? If so are these best on shelves, in cupboards or in drawers?
• When planning computer equipment storage, the measurements of the electrical equipment are very important. Provision of the measurements will aid enormously the design process
• How much desk space is required?
• Does a desk need to turn a corner?
• Do two people need to use desk space at the same time?
• What sort of seating needs to be provided?
• Is integrated lighting required? Lighting can be specified for most ranges either in the form of integrated lights or for possibly forward protruding lighting used on wardrobe cornices or shelving systems
• If space is at a premium for opening doors are sliding doors worthy of consideration?

Please see also Room Planning Tips