Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Workspace / Office


Working from home can give you a sense of freedom. A comfortable reading chair, the perfect desk lamp, the perfect desk, storage, working at home has an appeal that's hard to match. Whether it's in a traditional home office, an artist's studio, or a kitchen corner, the perfect workspace is one that works just the way you do. We all want our home offices to be stylish and functional. The best workspaces are retreats that inspire the imagination, when people can work from home there is much more opportunity to create uplifting environments



which really support them.
Create your own stress-free working environment:
The nature of the workspace and business life is changing extremely fast. Advances in computer technology and international communications mean that people can work from anywhere: forecasters say that by the beginning of the twenty-first century, over half of the population of North America will be working from home and this trend will be quickly followed in Europe. This revolution is having a dramatic impact on our lives, it is possible to create living and working environments that will sustain us. The key is to achieve balance in how space will be used and determine the boundaries, so that there is a way to shut the door and bring closure at the end of the end of each working day.
The ideal workspace marries purpose and passion. Design your home office to inspire creativity, to offer delight, and to help you complete the job at hand. As a matter of personal taste, a workspace can be elegant or rustic, sleek or cozy, traditional or individual. As a practical matter, what you're aiming for is ease of use and a place you look forward to returning day after day. Think about what makes you happiest when you work. Is it an inspiring view, or an absence of clutter? Perhaps you'd like to have a cozy chair for reading or a daybed for quick catnaps.
Other things to consider are those more specific to the type of work you do and the furnishings that make the most sense for it: a desk for a home office or a large table for an artist's studio. Choosing the right kind of storage open or closed, freestanding or built-in-and a sufficient combination of types of lighting takes careful planning too. Keep in mind office ergonomics as well: table height, chair comfort, room to stretch, and ventilation. Is there a space for a chaise longue? Create a room that makes you want to stay another hour in order to finish the work you have to do, drawing or household bills. A successful home office is one you're in no hurry to leave



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