Home Office Furniture Buyer's Guide
 You will spend a lot of time with your home office furniture, so take some time to research and consider your needs before buying. Planning ahead will ensure that you are happy with your furniture, and that the pieces you buy are worth the investment.
1. Value: If you have plans to get a lot of use from your home office furniture,
don't just shell out less money for a cheap desk or armoire. Go with
reasonable quality now and avoid having to replace your furniture in a
year. Look for quality items on sale, or buy secondhand, and your home office furniture will last a lifetime.
2. Check out reviews: When you shop for home office furniture,
check online for reviews of the pieces you are considering. In terms of
feedback, you won't find a more honest, thorough source than customer
reviews. Search stores' and wholesalers' web sites to find the
customers' opinions. The best time to find out that an item is not as
described is before you purchase it, not after!
3. Build a relationship:
That piece at your local furniture store may be an extra $15 over the
mass-manufactured product online, but it might be worth it to establish
a friendly relationship with a local business owner. If you plan on
making several home office furniture purchases over time, having a local source may help you save on purchase price and delivery charges.
4. Check for leg room: If
possible, test out the desk or computer armoire before you purchase it
to make sure you have room to stretch out. If you are buying home office furniture online,
measure a table or desk you already own that offers you the right
amount of leg room, and make sure the piece you are considering offers
enough space.
 5. Identify your needs: Figure
out what you'll actually use to avoid spending excess money. If you
have a printer, you may need a printer table, but the spare end table
gathering dust in the garage may do the same job for free. Buy only the
home office furniture you really need; you can always add more pieces later.
6. Be aware of size and scale:
Take careful measurements of your office space before making any
purchases. Lugging an armoire through the house, only to find out that
it is two inches too long, can be avoided by doing your homework first.
7. Look for home office furniture that comes with a free warranty:
You never know what disaster might befall your home office. Ensure that
your furniture has manufacturer's warranties that will cover accidents
or shoddy workmanship.
8. Make sure you have enough storage: Do
you need a lot of shelf space? Look at all the options. Maybe you'll go
with a low desk and shelves nailed into the wall; or if space is at a
premium, consider an armoire with lots of drawers and storage space.
9. Build barriers: If
your home office doesn't have its own room, consider purchasing a
refurbished cubicle or a decorative screen to make your space more
isolated.
10. Design: Consider your own preferences and choose home office furniture that you find aesthetically pleasing.
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