ShareThisSAN FRANCISCO - Maybe you'd like to shop for new home office furniture but have to make do with the old for now. That doesn't mean the home office has to remain a mess. Here are a few tips from the makers of SmartDraw space-planning software:
-- Determine desk placement by first asking, "What do I want to be looking at when I sit there?" and being honest about how you feel about having your back face the door.
-- Try not to position computer monitors opposite windows, which can create glare.
-- Allow at least 42 inches from the working/chair side of a desk to the nearest wall or furniture.
-- Avoid lining furniture up on the walls, and allow at least 30 inches of walking space between furniture and wall. (Test this by putting down tape lines.)
-- Measure and plan out your space on grid paper -- or use a computer program such as SmartDraw.
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