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chair is the classic.”
Next, you’ll need a desk or something similar to accommodate your electronic equipment.
The American Home Furnishings Alliance, the world
’s largest trade association devoted to American furniture manufacturers, has a
wealth of information available on its Web site to help consumers find the
right furniture for their specific needs.
For example, a great contemporary workspace configuration choice noted for its
simplicity and modern stylistic appeal is Danforth from Hooker Furniture, or
the Asian-inspired sophistication of Glenhill, also by Hooker. Both offer a
small footprint in terms of space requirements, but neither skimps when it
comes to accommodating a homeowner
’s portable electronic devices.
Another great choice for home office configurations is Sligh Furniture’s Alante in warm cherry and Mira in beautiful mahogany, both are considered by
many to be the gold standard of home office furnishings. Sligh also offers a
non-traditional home office approach with the Loft 102 line, which can be used
in various rooms of the home and reconfigured to
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meet changing needs.
“In a space that’s contemporary and with a contemporary chair, also consider warming things up a
bit with wood furniture that takes the edge off and creates an eclectic style,
” adds Sligh. “Make sure that the wood furniture is not just beautiful but also practical in
its functional accommodation of today
’s electronics.”
Good lighting is also an important part of any home workspace design. Task
lighting, whether through recessed ceiling or pendant lighting directly over
the workspace or with the use of desk lamps or wall-mounted lamps, is a vital
ingredient in the success of a workspace design. Also consider adding accent
lighting, which can provide a calm and serene environment that inspires
productivity.
Ultimately, of course, your home workspace should reflect your personal tastes
and lifestyle, while allowing you to be as productive as possible when you
’re working at home.
Here’s hoping you find the home workspace design that works best for you.
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