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Building an Economy Workstation for Your Home Office

October 31, 2024

If you seriously consider continuing working from home, then you have to equip your home office with the necessary furniture. Because of the sudden need to work from home, many people just improvised a home office. A corner at home with a common table and a regular chair has become the workspace for many. This may work for some time as a temporary solution. But for a permanent home office, you need the right furniture.

The most important piece of furniture is your desk. Preferably, you should get a standing desk for the many health benefits it offers. Many people don’t even consider buying a standing desk because of the expected high price. However, that’s not always the case, as there are affordable desks that are available. These desks are a viable option to start setting up your home office with an adequate workstation.


Getting a Custom Workstation

To set up an office at home, you must first choose the right place. It must be a well-lit and ventilated place. If you did not consider a home office originally, you will have to adapt your furniture to the available space. This is why getting a custom workstation is the best solution for a home office.

For example, you can choose the size of the top between three different options. The largest is 60”×30”, which offers plenty of space to place your computer and accessories. You can continue building your custom workstation by selecting the color of the top. You should not worry about the lifting capacity, which is 155 lb. This is more than enough for most home office applications.

Build a Custom Workstation Yourself

If you want to economize even a little bit more, you can build the workstation with your own hands. This will be an enjoyable project if you are a DIY type.

Follow these steps:

  • Measure the available space for your home office;
  • Based on the available space, select the top of the workstation. You can reuse the top of your regular desk;
  • Purchase a standing desk frame to match the size of the top. Alternatively, you can buy lifting columns;
  • Place the top on top of the frame and secure it properly;
  • Install the control on the place that you deem more convenient.

That’s all! Now you have a proper workstation for your home office. You won’t invest much money in this project. A standing desk as a workstation will bring a positive impact on your health.

Filed Under: Do-It-Yourself, Residential, Residential Design Tagged With: custom home workstation, home office, home workstation, office furniture

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