Creating a home office is a task that often involves purchasing furniture like desks and chairs. It can also involve buying new equipment like a computer, fax machine or paper shredder. There are many small and subtle details that can help to make a home office more efficient and more attractive. One that is often overlooked is the topic of storage.
Storage in some home offices is an afterthought that is solved by a simple metal filing cabinet tucked under a desk. This is not always appropriate or attractive for all situations. Attempting to add storage solutions like single wall shelves can create a space that is cluttered and difficult to navigate. The storage in a home office should be well planned from the very beginning and should involve solutions that will last for years to come instead of just addressing an immediate problem in a clumsy way.
One option is to use a service that will design a custom storage solution for the home office. This process is done through the use of a trained professional who can assess the space, address individual needs and use some basic design principles to start assembling a storage system that will work. Some services employ three-dimensional (3D) computer software so that the plans can be reviewed and changed until they are perfect. This type of software also provides a homeowner with a fully rendered preview of the storage solution before it is actually built.
Using a custom storage solution means that the specific needs of the home office can be addressed. This could mean large areas of flat storage for an architectural or design business. It could also mean customized shelving that has built-in space for monitors, a workstation or other pieces of equipment. The result of investing in a custom storage solution for a home office is an aesthetically pleasing design that is functional and that will remain an integral part of the room for years to come.
