While many people work an office or store-based job, others prefer a home-based business. One way to set up your home as an office is by creating a dining table desk. This is one of the most popular choices for those who do not have the luxury of space in their living room or kitchen for an official desk space.

It’s possible that you may have considered this before, but it’s important to know what you need before jumping into making this transition to your new home office. Not only will you need to consider the space that you have, but also the style of decor that fits your home.

#1: Space

While it’s possible to make a dining table desk work in any home, you will have to be realistic about your greenery and lack of space otherwise it won’t work out. Consider the size of your dining room table and where you can place a desk in front of or beside it. Some people choose to use two tables for a built-in look. Remember, this is also a long-term set up so think about how much space you need and how much room there is for both tables when they are pushed together.

#2: Style

This is a very personal decision and one that will dramatically affect the overall look of your home office. You have some options to consider here like adding shelving, bookcases and additional storage areas to create a functional area and a nice display space at the same time.

#3: Decor

As you make decisions related to style and space, you’ll want to also consider how your new home office will fit into your home’s overall decor style and look. This is an important step because you don’t want it to stand out too much, or not enough either. You may also need to choose some paint colors that match both tables, especially if they are very different in color.

#4: Furniture

This is one of the most important decisions in creating a home office, especially when it comes to creating furniture that will also serve as a table. This means you will want to check out the furniture that your dining room table came with, and make sure it’s usable for your purposes. You will also need chairs and other pieces of furniture that will work on the desk.

If you have limited physical space in a living room or dining room, you can create an additional small desk area by choosing a folding chair and getting creative with some of your existing decor. If you already have a small desk area in your home, use that space for your day-to-day work.