Creating a home office can be a challenging for anyone, but for a big or tall person it is even more so. Furniture that accommodates height and girth can be hard to come by but it is not impossible. Items such as extra tall back chairs, wide chairs, desks that will provide the amount of leg space you need, and special considerations such as computer accessories, lighting and other décor can be a daunting challenge.

But don’t fret, because there is hope. First of all, what you need to do is assess the space you want to use. Ideally, it will be a separate room, but there are sometimes where you need to share your workspace with another function of your home. If you do not have a separate room available, be sure you pick a room where you can comfortably work free of distraction. If you have children, then the family room or living room might not be the greatest space. Instead you may want to consider a bedroom or even the garage. At any rate, whichever room you choose, put in some sort of divider, that way you are not a slave to work or distracted by the other features in the room.

Then you have to decide on a desk. If you are tall, then leg space will be essential. Some desks have adjustable height features; these may be your best bet. If you are big, then you have to consider the space under the desk. In my case, I chose a drafting table styled desk. It has no drawers; it is big and strong enough to hold all of my peripherals on the top of the desk. But your needs may vary, so look around.

One of the most important aspects of the office is your chair. Without a comfortable chair, the office is useless as you will not want to utilize it. Chairs with high backs, adjustable height, and a high weight capacity are all features you should look for. Also consider the spacing of the arms. Lots of chairs have arms that telescope out at the side to provide maximum comfort. However, even these may not be big enough. Chairs without arms may be the way to go if that is the case. One great site that I have found for this is SitBetter.com. Check them out and see if they have something that suits you.

In the modern world, no office is complete without a computer system. A basic office should have a desktop or laptop computer,
Kindle reader, printer, scanner, internet access, and appropriate lighting. If you are looking for power and don’t need to travel, then a desktop is for you.

With the emergence of the 6-core desktop computer, desktops have all the power you need for you home office. Desktop computers can have up to 8 gigabytes of RAM in really good systems. They can also have hard disk drives with up to 2 terabytes of memory.

On the flip side, if portability is essential, then the laptop is the way to go. You will still need the peripherals (printer, scanner, etc.) but they stay at home and the laptop can go with you. Most laptops cap out at 4 gigabytes of RAM and you can get about a ½ terabyte hard drive. Just insure there is room for expandable memory and lots of USB slots to accommodate the peripherals on your desk, otherwise, invest in a high speed AC powered USB hub. Great deals on computers can be found at such places as TigerDirect, eBay, and Amazon.

Just remember, in order to work effectively, you must be comfortable, so you have to make sure that the equipment you get works for you. Try to go to stores that have what you need. But also, you can comparison shop price online and see if you can get the items cheaper (the above mentions sites have great deals!) These few small steps can make you home office a place where you can live work and enjoy!