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IT’S ALL FUN AND GAMES
If your family always seems to be darting about in different
directions, perhaps a game room might entice them to spend a bit
more time at the old homestead.
A ping-pong table is a great way to get some exercise on rainy
days and evenings, and a Wii will also get your family off the couch
for a workout. If you’ve always thought you didn’t have the space
for a pool table, it may be easier to fit than you think. Tables come
in 7, 8, 8.5 and 9-ft. options.
Above all, your game room should reflect who you are. It can be
fun and funky or classy and elegant. It’s all up to you!
HOME SWEET OFFICE
Are you one of those lucky individuals able to work from home?
The world just seems like a nicer place when you’re dressed in
your pajamas, doesn’t it? But work is still work. You need a place
that’s organized, designed well, and in which you feel comfortable.
Chances are, you may also need a degree of privacy to do your best
work.
One of the most overlooked factors in productivity is lighting.
Many studies demonstrate that natural lighting is best whenever
possible, and results in more productivity among workers and a
more positive attitude toward the work itself. Lighting can have
a profound effect on your mood and can even influence your
hormones.
If placing your home office in an area with windows is not
possible, try the soft lighting of a lamp instead and try to avoid
harsh fluorescents. Adding a silk plant or two, along with a picture
of the outdoors, will help to transform a windowless area into a
more inviting space. Warm colors such as reds, yellows and orange
will also help warm up an otherwise dark office area such as a
basement.
Next, you’ll want to design your workspace with cabinetry where
office supplies and files can be tucked neatly out of sight. Shelving
that is custom-designed for the way you work can transform even a
tiny space into an efficient work area. Having cabinets and shelves
that are suited to your exact purpose will eliminate a great deal
of frustration and overwhelming feelings of disorganization. A