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Once your home office is ready to furnish, several factors help make it a comfortable work space. Ergonomics, the study of fitting the workspace to an individual person, allows you to create the ideal working relationship between you and your computer.

First, find the right chair. Look for one that lets you to keep your feet flat on the floor when you’re working. Make sure the chair allows you to keep your back against the back of the chair without the front of the chair hitting you at the back of the knees. This helps reduce both back and circulation problems after long sessions at the computer.

Your mouse and keyboard should be at elbow height. If your desk is too high, purchase a keyboard drawer that will fit your needs. Finally, the top of the monitor is supposed to be at your eye level. With today’s larger monitors, this may not be possible, but set it as close to that height as you can.

Lighting is your next goal. You will want both task lighting and ambient light. Task lighting helps your work go smoother. Ambient light is to create a warm feeling in your office. Often a ceiling light takes care of your task lighting needs. If not, you may want to consider a desk lamp. Make sure your lighting choices don’t create a glare on your monitor.

Finally, determine what types of storage you need. File cabinets and bookshelves can warm up a room if you choose wood. Make sure your desk arrangement allows you a work space beyond the computer for other work requirements. Office furniture doesn’t have to match – just like bedroom furniture, a well-planned combination can make a space inviting without looking too contrived.