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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. 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. Continued on next page > MILLCREEK ❘ SPRING 2020 57