For most of us, having a home office has become a necessity, but the big question is where do you put all that stuff? With nearly 70 percent of people today doing some work from home, it's no wonder it's the fastest segment of the home furnishings industry. Location is key no matter how small the space. Here are some of my time saving and budget saving ideas for creating a productive work area that still looks good and reflects your own personality. Think multi-purpose, multi-function, and, in some cases mobile office spaces.

Out of the Closet
If you have a closet, you have an instant office. You just need a closet deep enough to fit a computer and some shelving and you'll be surprised at how much you can fit in there. Most closets measure around 30" deep and 60" wide, and that is plenty to hold a computer hutch and a filing cabinet. Just remove the interior pole and invest in some modular shelving. At StackAndStacks.com, I like their mobile computer cart with mouse tray, steel legs and shelves for $89.00. It would fit easily into a closet and still leave you room to build shelving on top. Organize wire-filing baskets vertically along the side to create an alcove for your computer. I like the look of their stackable mesh file boxes, available on wheels if you like, for $29.95.