With more and more people trying to make a solid living at home, it's important to know the best way to set up a home office even if you don't have a spare room.

You will need

the corner of a room

a desk

shelves

storage space

a filing cabinet

and organization skills

Step 1 Find the best spot by factoring in privacy space and lighting. The best sponsor corners in well-lit rooms that can be closed up with the door,like a bedroom or dining room.

Step 2 Set up a desk that doesn't dominate the room. Consider a corner desk to make the best use of space. Place your desk in your window.If you have a work at home job, you probably don't get outside. Much natural light will help brighten your mood.

Step 3 Install shelves on the walls around your desk to store your supplies.

Step 4 Use the space beneath a bed,the floor in the closet or the space under a table to store files.

If you use a filing cabinet mind one whose top you can use for surface space. If your office space also serves as a bedroom or dining room,use of all the way table.

Step 5 Tell other members of your household that this area is your office, be strict about what they can and can't do around it and tell them to respect you when you're working.

Step 6 Reduce distractions by not having a TV in the room investing far enough away from communal areas to afford privacy and peace.

Step 7 Organize your area so you can find what you need quickly.You'll take your at home job more seriously if you treat your surrounding seriously.

Did you know? According to census information from 2005, about 3.6 percent to workers worked at home.