Home Office Design Online: Plan an Ergonomic Workspace
A good home office is quiet, well lit and set up for your body. Place the desk against the light, plan storage within reach and keep video calls in mind.
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What you can do here
- Plan desk, chair, storage and a reading corner
- Position the desk relative to windows to avoid glare
- Create a clean background for video calls
- Fit an office into a spare room, a corner or a safe room
Typical sizes and tips
- Standard desks are about 72–75 cm (28–30 in) high; aim for at least 60 cm (24 in) of depth, 70–80 cm (28–32 in) with a large monitor.
- OSHA suggests a monitor 50–100 cm (20–40 in) from your eyes, with the top of the screen at or slightly below eye level.
- Place the monitor at a right angle to the window to cut glare and reflections.
- Leave about 90–100 cm (36–40 in) behind the desk to move the chair freely.
- Add a desk lamp to your ceiling light; office lighting standards aim for about 500 lux on the work surface.
Common planning guidelines, not building-code requirements. Measure your room and check local rules.
Recommended styles
Scandinavian · Mid-century modern · Industrial · Japandi · Minimalist
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Questions about this space
How big should a home office be?
A desk, chair and a shelf fit in about 2 × 2 m (6.5 × 6.5 ft). A separate room of 6–9 m² (65–100 sq ft) leaves space for storage and a second seat.
Where should the desk go?
Ideally with the window to your side, not behind or in front of the screen. Facing the room or a wall with art also gives a better video-call background.
Can I plan a team office too?
Yes. Use the tech office and meeting room spaces for desks, focus booths and meeting tables at company scale.
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