The subject of your office is big enough to write an article on just by itself. In fact, several books have been written on it....

1) Identify your needs. You may in fact need to have multiple offices in your home. Being with the family while working is sometimes helpful - and sometimes not.

2) Don't forget the almost office. Escaping to a library (they often have quiet rooms and desks) or a coffee shop is one solution. Starbucks built a business around providing a place for salesmen to meet and work. Or at least providing the coffee while they did so.

3) Think virtual. The internet has provided the ability to place parts of your business in different locations.

Glen Ford, PMP
http://www.TrainingNOW.ca