You might be lucky enough to have a separate room for your home office, but if you, like me, have to squish your desk into some shared corner of the house, it helps to find just the right location. There are a few things to consider when looking for the perfect spot to put your desk.

Kids. If your kids are older, you might do best in a room where you can shut the door and tell them to only bug you if there is an emergency (set rules about emergencies, not being able to find the ice cream scoop is NOT an emergency). However little kids, toddlers and babies, will need you watching them as you work, unless you have a nanny or babysitter. I recently moved my desk from the bedroom to the kitchen so I can watch the boys while I write, it works best to be in the room where your small children are most of the time.

Light. Being locked up in a dark closet with your computer is not only not healthy, it can really affect your mood and productivity. Try to locate your home office near a window or two, you´ll find that you are in a better mood as you go about your tasks for the day.

Distractions. Pay attention to where your personal distractions are. If the television is something that constantly lures your eyes, then make sure you are in another room when you work, or set up your desk so that your back is to the television.

Setting up a home office can be fun and it doesn´t have to be permanent. If you find you just can´t work in one location, try to find another area to work. As your children grow, you can adjust your home office to reflect the fact that they don´t need constant supervision anymore.

Where is your home office and how did you choose the location?

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