10 Common Mistakes When Setting Up a Home Office for Two (and How to Fix Them)

It makes the work harder than it needs to be. Especially if both of you are constantly moving things around to make space for a notebook or keyboard.

Start by identifying the tools each of you need for your day-to-day work. These could be iPads, multiple monitors, noise-cancelling headphones, a MIDI keyboard, lined notebooks, an extra laptop — all the things you use during your workday.

Of course, getting a bigger desk is never a bad idea if you’re short on space. And even in small spaces, you can use clever tricks to maximise desk space.

Making space for two in a home office includes many compromises. One thing you shouldn’t compromise on is how well your shared home office is organised.

Unfortunately, an average desk isn’t wide enough to accommodate a pile of documents, a set of sketching pencils, a notebook, a stapler, and the list goes on.

Some people — especially introverts — simply might not feel comfortable sitting next to another person (even if it’s their partner or flatmate).

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