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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 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 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
Come in and work with our design team.
Hundreds of granite slabs on site to choose from.
More than 10 quartz brands to select from.
Six cabinetry lines available,
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Several tile distributors for
flooring and wall accent options.
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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
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 massage to bring
your body back to center. And a nice
relaxing bath in a soaker tub can make the
world go away for a while.
If a homeowner is just updating and
not moving plumbing, heating ducts
and electricity, the makeover can start at
around $10,000. The choices for today’s
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