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Great ideas for setting up a home office

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Setting up a home office can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be that way. With a few simple ideas we can make a great office in the space we have. First we need to locate what area will work best. This might be a room devoted to the office space, but it could also be a smaller section of another room. We will want a place out of the direct traffic path so we are not constantly interrupted. We should also seek out a space that is quiet to help us concentrate. Once we have located the likely location then we are ready to outfit our new home office.

We will want a comfortable chair and a table for our laptop or tablet. Here are some great suggestions that will not take up a lot of space.

Although we tend to think of an office chair as a special piece of furniture, practically any comfortable chair will do. However, if we will be sitting for long hours our back can become an issue. Using this Xtreme Comforts Lumbar Support Pillow can turn any chair into a great chair for our back.
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For those of us who have trouble sitting in a regular chair, this Techorbits Kneeling Chair can offer a great way to reduce the pressure to our lower back. These type of chairs can promote better posture and may help reduce sitting fatigue. The height of this chair can be adjusted from 24 to 28 inches. It has caster wheels so we can slide into and out of our desk with ease.
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For our laptop or tablet, we will need a table and this Table-Mate Ultra Folding TV Tray Table can give us a great place for our workstation. It has a cup holder for our drink and it can adjust to six different heights and three different angles. There is even a device holder in the back that can hold a tablet or for additional storage. The L-shaped legs will slide easily under a chair or couch.
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For a larger size tablet or laptop, this folding table by Table-Mate with its 25 inch width and 20 inch depth will give us plenty of room. It is strong and can hold up to 40 pounds yet it is lightweight and easy to move. The L-shaped legs will not interfere with our chair or our feet and slide easily.
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Finally, what office would be complete without coffee? This bonVIVO Intenca Stovetop Espresso Maker is perfect for creating full-bodied coffee and espresso. It is easy to use and works right on our stovetop. An added bonus is its classic and luxurious design. There is quality and beauty in its stainless steel and chrome finish.
$42 from Amazon

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These choices will work even when we are tight on space since they don’t take up much room. With the right chair, the right desk, and a cup of coffee we now have all the ingredients we need to create a great home office.

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