1. Even if you spend the day toiling away in your home office, it's likely that other members of your family use the space to check email or to finish a homework assignment.  Before you settle on a design plan, consider the needs of your family in, say, how much seating you account for or how many computer and desk stations you'll incorporate.
  2. Make sure to take accurate measurements of your equipment so that, for example, a new console for your printer precisely fits the dimensions of the machine.  
  3. Take a moment to assess your work style.  Do you need to have every document right before your eyes?  Or, do you benefit most from a detailed system of classification in drawers and filing cabinets?  No matter your needs, you can add the right storage components that will benefit your approach to getting the job done.
  4. Since many home offices are riddled with tangled wires and cords, you can always opt for a design that eliminates them from sight.  Just make sure to plan for a boost in cost.
  5. If your trusty home office is equipped with a closet, then you can easily incorporate storage components for organizing your office supplies and that extra printer or monitor.
  6. Effective lighting is essential to any home office space, so consider using task lighting.  Overhead lighting is typically too dim for office work, and we don't want you to go blind.  
  7. Are you given to staring at the view to fuel your inspiration on the job?  If so, then position your desk near a window for an added boost of motivation.  Nothing stymies your efforts more than a pervasive feeling of claustrophobia.
  8. The layout of your home office shouldn't hinder your work, so share your questions, comments and concerns with your custom storage professional for a design that promotes your goals.