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The technology explosion has created the concept of the home office. Ten years ago, home offices were few and far between. But now they have arrived on the scene in a big way. And since the kitchen is often considered the hub of the household, why not combine the two spaces for double-duty. Here are some room addition ideas for combining your kitchen and home office.

The Perfect Locale.One of your first tasks when approaching this room addition project is to determine the ideal spot in your kitchen for your home office to absorb. Obviously, it's a good idea to keep electronic equipment away from the splash and splatter of kitchen appliances. The ideal location for safe operation of your home office is on a side counter or in a recessed area of your pantry.

Wired for Business. Another major consideration for this type of room addition is to properly wire the area for the various business machines you will be adding to your home office. You will need a power supply and spaces to conceal the mass amount of cords that will be a part of the area. Use adjustable lighting for the area, and go wireless whenever possible.

Disappearing Space. There is no rule that your kitchen office must be out in the open. Find a recessed area of the pantry for this room addition. This will allow you to open up the office when in use and hide it when not. Retractable doors are the perfect compliment to your recessed office area.

Practicality and Privacy. Plan ahead for storage and privacy concerns. Carefully map out your room addition by including sufficient storage space for items that go along with your computer. Also, invest in some locks to store items that you might not want other people in your kitchen area to see.