How can I use my laptop to create a home office?

Gareth sometimes works at home with his MacBook Pro and wants to use it with a separate keyboard and screen

I'm a contract project manager. I work at a mix of client sites and at home, where I run a new MacBook Pro and Synology NAS. I would like to set up a small home office. I'll need basic items like a monitor, keyboard, mouse and printer, but floor space is limited, so any creative desk solutions would also be appreciated. Gareth

I've set up home offices in four different houses now, so I'm familiar with the problems. However, I've not used any of the desks that are currently available, so my advice will have to be somewhat general. Readers who have bought desks recently may be able to offer more specific recommendations.