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Home Office Design Guidelines:

Make the most of a small space by getting furniture and cabinet dimensions right.

No two home offices are alike or are used in the same manner, yet every good home office has some things in common, such as good ergonomics, thoughtful hardware management, adequate storage, and functional flexibility. Author Mark Dutka offers guidelines on getting those things right, such as how to position a computer monitor, mouse, and keyboard on a desk; how to choose a chair; how to organize electrical cords; how to hide electric components; and how to place everything in the room.

Home Office Design Guidelines:

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