{"id":1605,"date":"2016-11-25T05:00:38","date_gmt":"2016-11-25T05:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/worldwidehomefurnishingsinc.com\/blog\/?p=1605"},"modified":"2016-11-25T05:00:38","modified_gmt":"2016-11-25T05:00:38","slug":"a-home-office-to-enjoy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldwidehomefurnishingsinc.com\/blog\/a-home-office-to-enjoy\/","title":{"rendered":"A Home Office To Enjoy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Can a home office be function and beautiful? Of course! And it\u2019s easier than you think\u2026<\/em><\/h3>\n

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Along with updated kitchens and bathrooms, home offices are quickly becoming one of the important wish list items when people\u2014particularly younger generations\u2014are looking at homes to purchase.<\/p>\n

Having one in your home is useful and adds value, but only if you do it right\u2026<\/p>\n

Whether you work from home every day or just now and again, having a dedicated work space is important to help avoid sleep issues (by keeping technology out of the bedroom) and to help with productivity.<\/p>\n

The reality is that you can get more done if you aren\u2019t continually distracted by kids coming and going or the pile of dishes in the sink. A home office empowers you to finish your work and close the door at the end of the day.<\/p>\n

If your mental image of a home office is restricted to built in shelves and an ugly office chair, you haven\u2019t even begun to consider the possibilities!<\/p>\n

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Seating You Can Get Behind<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The standard rolling office chair is a thing of the past. Consider instead a classic design like a studded leather chair. Just make sure that the ergonomics work with your desk and you aren\u2019t sitting too low or too high, relative to your keyboard.<\/p>\n

And if you need additional seating for a meeting or confab with a client or co-worker, add in a gorgeous accent chair like the Nora that recently took center stage at a Canadian forum for economic development. Whether your business is selling to friends and family or entire nations, everyone needs a good power chair!<\/p>\n

\"Nora<\/p>\n

Nora Accent Chair<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Canadian Government uses the Nora to impress its global guests!<\/p><\/div>\n

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Another wonderful chair to consider is the Minka, shown as the \u00a0feature image of this blog against a white unit. This piece is professional but also light and an easy choice. Of course, if you don\u2019t have the area for an extra chair, another great option is a storage ottoman.<\/p>\n

It will give you extra space to store important items and can double as a side table with an incorporated serving tray when you are enjoying your all-important cup of coffee in the morning.<\/p>\n

If someone comes by unexpectedly to chat about your latest project, you can offer them a comfortable perch too.<\/p>\n

\"Kovo<\/p>\n

Kovo Ottoman<\/a><\/p>\n

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Is It An Office Or A Bedroom?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If a separate home office isn\u2019t an option (hello urban condo dwellers!), consider creating a room that does double duty. You can convert a spare room by trading the traditional bed for a sophisticated sofa or klik klak bed like the Loft. By day, the Loft is a professional looking sofa; by night, it\u2019s a comfortable bed for guests.<\/p>\n

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Loft Sofa \/ Bed<\/a><\/p>\n

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Accent tables can double as side tables with a reading lamp, and a single accent chair creates a space where your guest can have a quiet moment with a cup of tea.<\/p>\n

Of course, the key to this look is to ensure that you don\u2019t have piles of paperwork and files everywhere. Investing in elegant cabinets will keep the clutter out of site.<\/p>\n

Finally, add a smattering of fictional or light reading mixed in with the work-related tomes on your bookshelf and your guests will forget that they\u2019re sleeping in your office!<\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t Be Afraid Of Color<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A home office isn\u2019t a cubicle. You can add so much to take the space from staid to stunning!<\/p>\n

Beautiful artwork on the wall, light window dressings and draperies, and a focal-point cabinet for all of your supplies.<\/p>\n

The latter doesn\u2019t have to be from an office supply store, but think along the lines of a low cabinet with drawers that will blend in beautifully and even add a splash of color that can inspire the rest of the space.<\/p>\n

\"Sophia<\/p>\n

Sophia Cabinet<\/a><\/p>\n

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There are so many lovely and coordinated office design ideas that you can pull color from.<\/p>\n

Designers have moved on from boring cubicle styles to gorgeous patterns and interesting colors like robin\u2019s egg blue for everything from magazine holders to accordion folders.<\/p>\n

If you prefer a monochromatic look, think about taking it up to a new level by using chalkboard paint to create a wall for your notes: an alternative to the stodgy whiteboard, for your lists and ideas.<\/p>\n

Do you have a home office? What is your favorite way to add a personal touch to the space?<\/em><\/p>\n

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