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From small to large, technologically advanced to basic, and private to busy, home offices aren’t one size fits all. In the rest of the book, you’ll learn how to think about your particular home office needs and make the best decisions for your design. But start here and return for inspiration and ideas as needed.

Thoughtfully picking furniture, such as the black chairs in this home office that match the paint and décor of the room, is one key way to ensure the home office doesn’t stick out like a sore thumb.

Positioning is everything in a home office. Here, the computer monitor is placed so that the large window exposure doesn’t create glare on the screen. Gauzy curtains diffuse the light so there are no hot spots in the worker’s field of view.

Personalizing a home office is a way to make yourself more comfortable at work and is one of the big benefits of a home-based workspace. The key is striking a balance between inspiring and distracting.

When choosing a location for your home office, keep in mind that easy access to outdoor areas is a fantastic feature and a great way to refresh and refocus with regular fresh-air breaks.

A well-appointed home office in a modern backyard shed makes best use of the available space and utilities, including a relaxed meeting area for interacting with clients and colleagues and a dedicated workspace with the desk as a centerpiece. The style is streamlined, organized, and visually appealing.

Small, awkward rooms or spaces in the home can be ideal for a home office because they may not be suitable for any other purpose and are often out of the main traffic flow of the home.

If clients are an integral part of your work, your home office design will need to walk a line between informal and formal, between comfort and image. The balance is maintained in this small whole-room workspace.

In space-challenged homes, you may need to be creative and flexible in your search for office space. Under-stair areas are often worth exploiting. If you can minimize your working environment and storage needs, this can be the perfect location for a compact home workspace.

Wireless technology allows for clean, streamlined home office setups like this one. Professionals can work on laptops that go with them on the road and easily connect to the printer when at home—without a tangle of cords.

An adjustable task light is indispensible in a home office that is carved out of a larger space because the vast majority of larger spaces aren’t sufficiently lit for focused desk work. An extendable-arm desk lamp serves the purpose handily.

A kitchen alcove such as this one can be an excellent landing spot for a home office, as long as your business can handle the hustle and bustle of an active area of the house.

The best way to integrate a home office into a guest bedroom is to replace the bed with a sleeper sofa, as has been done here.

Small, out-of-the-way spaces are natural choices for home offices because the office won’t disrupt traffic flow through the larger room—and vice versa.

Attics are some of the best locations for home offices and work that requires focus, quiet, and concentration. The attic-based office is a great way to ensure work stays “at” work and home life stays home.

One of the wonderful things about taking over an entire room for a home office is that it allows the home-based professional to design a stunning space that does not necessarily need to be tied to, or blended with, the home’s interior design.