The Home office is the most common

work-related room in a residence. Home offices

can be a professional office or an office used for
personal business.
It is important to consider the location of the
office in relation to other rooms including the
entry, egress, and traffic flow.
Foyer access is used to greet guests,
hang coats and provide access to the rest of the
home. This should be planned if the home office
is to be used by clients or guests.

If no direct outside access is required, the home

This may function as a study or studio
depending on use.
office should be located near entrances to
provide client access without passing through
other areas of the house.
Although the maximum amount of
natural lighting is desirable, general artificial,
well-diffused lighting should be designed for
nighttime use.

Major considerations

● Furniture size, type, placement

● Type
● Lighting
Electronic facilities for a home office
● Storage
range widely depending on the office function.
● Electronic Facilities
Wiring amperage must be adequate to serve all
office functions simultaneously.

Large residences may include both; smaller

homes may combine a home office with a family
room, great room, or guest room.