Archive for September, 2009

Choosing Furniture for the Home Office

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
My Home Office III
Image by TranceMist via Flickr

A home office creates a space all your own where you can work in style. Having a home office set up separately from the rest of the house will help you focus on the task at hand. The home office doesn’t have to be in a room all its own. An area of a room will work as well. The right furniture is the key to creating a quality home office.

A table is a must. It provides space for holding a computer or laptop along with desktop organizers for folders, pens, and papers. A dining table fits this description. Choose a rectangular corner with lots of leg room underneath for a corner, or a smaller round table when space is limited. Use it in the center to allow access to all parts of the table.

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Creating Space with Contemporary Furniture

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
The Designers Firm
Image by Ange Soleil ( a.k.a Tweng ) via Flickr

Contemporary furniture embraces the fluid properties of metal and glass. These metals not only work well with each other, but they also create a sense of unity and space in a room. Many home owners may wonder how they can create more space in their homes with contemporary furniture. There are a number of ways to achieve this effect without needing to learn any fancy techniques.

First, home owners should consider the furniture itself. To create space in a room, consider glass table tops and silver metals. Choose furniture with curved forms to soften harsh angles. For lighter rooms dark metals can be used, though light metals will work just as well.

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