SPECIAL SECTION: HOME IMPROVEMENT
and overwhelming feelings of disorganization. A designer
and expert carpenter can help you get the most from your
workspace.
Just because you don’t have an entire room in your house to
dedicate to your home office doesn’t mean that you can’t have
a dedicated workspace. Even a closet can be transformed into
a workspace with the right planning, and the whole office
can be put away at day’s end by simply closing the closet
door.
If you have even less space to work with, try a wallmounted desk that can be extended when in use and can
collapse flush with the wall when it’s not. Cubby holes
built into the interior wall area can also provide places for
storage in a tight space. A creative builder can help you
make the most of your available space.
If your office is not separated from the rest of your
home and building a wall is not an option, there are
still attractive ways to define your workspace. For
example, tall wooden shutters can be linked together
with hinges and painted to any color to create a
private area. Though not soundproof, they can create
an intimate atmosphere of privacy when needed for
oneself or seeing clients. Tall silk plants, such as a series of ficus trees,
can also be used to divide the space.
Don’t skimp on your office chair! It’s likely a place where you
will be sitting for several hours every single day. Make sure that it’s
comfortable and provides plenty of lumbar support, in addition to
being an attractive addition to your office. Visit Spine-Health.com for
some helpful suggestions on choosing the right chair that will work
best for you.
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