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I live in a small apartment and I really want to create my own home office, but I afraid that I do not have the space. Any suggestions?

Q: I live in a small apartment and I really want to create my own home office, but I afraid that I do not have the space. Any suggestions?

A: It can be tricky to create a home office in a home that does not have an office! However, it can be done. You just need some of the right home office supplies and home office furniture. First of all, you need to decide on an area of your home to set up your home office. Next, you should think of a way to separate it from the rest of your home. No, this does not mean that you need to go out and buy a cubicle for your desk! Rather, you can section off your “office” by hanging a curtain, placing large floor plants between your office and the rest of the room, or even buy setting up a bookcase. If you do decide to set up a bookcase, consider putting up two, back to back – this way, you will not have the unsightly back of a bookcase, and you will get even more space. When picking out your office furniture, be sure to find an office desk that has multiple storage options built in. Preferably you should have a desk that builds up, rather than out. Another important thing to include is proper lighting – make sure that your “office” has its own lighting. Do not rely on the overhead lighting that the rest of the room uses. Setting up good lighting in your “office” will separate it from the rest of the room and also ensure that you have enough light to work by.

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