SPECIAL SECTION: HOME IMPROVEMENT
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.
THE GREAT ESCAPE – YOUR BATHROOM
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 wall-mounted 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.
Though your bathroom may not spring to mind as the place to hold
your next cocktail party, with the right accoutrements, your bath can
be a great place to hang out and enjoy life. And if you live with family
members, it may be the only place in your house where you can truly
be alone for a bit.
Besides just being a place to “get ready” to meet the day, it’s also
a relaxing space to recharge your batteries after a long week at work.
Hydrotherapy is one of the best ways to relieve stress and help tired,
overworked muscles. With tons of specialized showerheads, you can
have everything from the sprinkle of a gentle rain to an invigorating
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