Office Buying Guide

There are lots of things that you will need to buy when it comes to stocking up your office.  You want to make sure that you have enough supplies  for any work situation, and an adequate amount of furniture  for storage and practicality. Whether you are setting up an office in your home or in the workplace, you ensure it is comfortable, gets a lot of light, and is a good environment for you to work in. There are lots of ways to design an office, whether you work in cubicles or in an open office setting. Also think about supplies that you might need for conference rooms or enclosed spaces where meetings and seminars can be held. When considering the many factors that go into making an office great, check out our other buying guides on every aspect of defining your space.

Office 101

Office Networking From computers  to routers  to firewalls  to printers,  the most important part of making an office work is ensuring that the machines are all hooked up accurately. After checking out this guide, you can be sure that you will have all of the equipment necessary to make sure your office is technologically ready.	Office Electronics Read up on everything you need to know about your phones,  calculators,  and all other electronic items with our guide. Remember, you may need conference phones  for certain rooms when big meetings are being held.	Software After you have set up all of your electronics, you want to make sure you have the most up-to-date software.This guide covers all manner of computer programs  to help you run a successful office.	AV Conferencing For large presentations involving projectors  or powerpoint,  stock up on all of the necessary conferencing equipment, including a decent sized conference table. Make sure you have a good Internet connection in case you need to go online or tele-conference somebody during your meeting.

Office Supplies Now that you've got all the big items covered, don't forget about all the little things: pens,  notebooks,  desk lamps,  calendars  and more! So you can be sure you don't forget anything, think about what you would normally use on a day to day basis, and then read on--it's all here in our guide.	Office Furniture Consider decor when picking out furniture for your office; you want to make sure that you are comfortable with any couches,  tables,  chairs,  computer desks  or shelving  that you pick out. Keep in mind that a functional computer desk is the most important piece of furniture to worry about--the rest of the pieces can be built around it.	Home Office Essentials Setting up an office in your home? Read up on some tips to get it ready and figure out what you will need so that nothing is left out. Remember, you may have limited space to work with, so consider only what you really need inside of your space.	Office Resource Guide Looking for stores or websites where you can get great office supplies? Look no further than our guide! We can give you some ideas on where to get the best deals and top quality supplies.

Choice Chairs

Looking for the perfect office chair? Many chairs can be adjusted according to your height, and some models are even designed especially for your comfort level. Make sure that whatever chair you purchase is adjustable and works well with the height of your desk. Consider different materials: leather,  mesh,  fabric  and your comfort level with each type. Then, see some of our recommendations below.

Multitask Swivel/Tilt Chair	Basyx VL690 Series Executive High-Back Leather Chair	Safco Workspace Precision Extended Height Swivel Stool	Global Air Support Series Executive High Back Swivel/Tilt Chair	Office Star Space Air Grid Mid-Back Swivel Chair

Functional Filing

Having several large filing cabinets is definitely part of making an office run smoothly. Luckily, there's tons of choices out there, whether you decide you want lateral or vertical, and one drawer or five drawers. Color choices range also so you have your pick of what type of model will match with your office. See some choice selections below.

Sentry Fire-Safe 2-Drawer Insulated Vertical File	Hon 500 Series 4-Drawer Lateral File	Hon 510 Series Four-Drawer Full-Suspension File	Hon 600 Series 6-Shelf Steel Receding Door File	Rubbermaid Commercial 800 Series Storage Cabinet with 2-Drawer Lateral File

International Resources

For this resource in your home country, please see:
FR: Mobilier de bureau
DE: Büro
NL: Kantoor Shopgids