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interiors self: How the colours in your office effect your mood.

interiors self: How the colours in your office effect your mood.

Work is always associated with stress, and it is amplified when you’re put in a stressful energy-sucking environment. The aesthetic qualities of most workplaces (or lack thereof) are to blame. For the most part, the significance of beautiful surroundings is overlook. But of course, the colors in the office are crucial. They can make or break the mood in the workplace.

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Posted by Bob Lewis - March 26, 2014 at 4:48 pm

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Office Essentials In Starting A Business

When you plan on building up a business, one of the first things you need to do is to furnish your office with purposeful office furniture since we all know how environment can affect one’s productivity.

Budgeting is an important aspect of organizing a lucrative business. Suffice it to say, furniture that will be used should be practical. Know precisely beforehand how much the most essential furniture items cost such as desks, chairs, tables, storage, and the like. Know how to prioritize, only after securing the most significant furniture should you buy less necessary stuff.

In regards to designing the office space, you should focus mainly on safety, comfort and practicality. Additionally, measure the space for the furniture items that will be placed in it to enhance it aesthetically. One important factor to consider in purchasing furniture is the style, if you are leaning towards the image of a developing company, high-tech furniture is your best bet. But if you are going for the conventional look, choose classic items. The quality and style of your furniture do not only please your eyes, but affects clients’ impressions on your business as well.

Since conference meetings play a big part in every business, carefully pick meeting or conference tables. Circular tables give off a non-threatening and relaxed environment, while rectangular ones reflect autonomy and authority.

Office desks are included in the list of essential office furniture. Choose ones with consideration to the available office space and keep in mind that the company may expand.

With regard to chairs, simple, durable and ergonomic ones are always the best choice especially when you plan on expanding. Also bear in mind that office chairs are supposed to be adjustable and, ideally, with built-in lumbar support and arm rests. For the client waiting area, comfy leather sofas or chairs in contrasting fabrics look stunning.

Office storage cupboards are also a necessity. They can make or break an office space so analyze well before investing in one.

These are just among the many things to initially consider in planning a business. Before you do, be sure you have enough knowledge and resources since big amounts of money are laid on the line.

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Posted by Bob Lewis - March 24, 2014 at 8:02 am

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Smart Office Design

When office design is being spoken of, people tend to zero in mainly on the functionality. The file space is taken into consideration, where do you have to put the scanner, will the desk be good for a lefty or a righty, blah blah blah. Don’t get me wrong, they are all important factors of an office space.

Here’s the catch. You can always use your interior and aesthetic needs in the environment that you want to have in the future. The aesthetic aspect of the office is very very VERY important as well. It’s one of the main things that would make you feel great every time.

Full folds of fabric at the window may soothe a person, but it could be nails-on-a-chalkboard bad for another person. We all have our own unique preferences on everything from color to light to shape to texture to pattern and so on. Well certainly yes, even men.

Always be intelligent in choosing design. What you want to have is increased professional productivity, your work-life balance, your satisfaction while at work and your ability to focus, creativity as well as flow while doing what you have to do to get things done.

The human mind may be complex, but there’s always something we can do to simplify things. Functional work space will make you productive and comfortable at the same time. Don’t just dive into whatever you think would make your office look good though, you might lose some sizeable amount of money.

However, strive to strategically make your office a haven and then you could be one happy camper wherever your office may be. Be it in an astounding building, or inside your humble abode.

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Posted by Bob Lewis - March 19, 2014 at 4:54 pm

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New York Office Furniture – Home Office Furniture

New York Office Furniture - Home Office Furniture

A lot of people are opting for home-based jobs nowadays, and the main reason for it is the advancement in technology. Nevertheless, putting up a home office is not that easy. Be meticulous in doing so since being in an environment you like breeds productivity, efficiency, and calmness as you work. Otherwise, your home office might just scream fire or tripping hazard, distract you, or make you feel uncomfortable all the time.

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Posted by Bob Lewis - March 19, 2014 at 8:42 am

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Color Ideas For The Office

Work goes hand in hand with stress, and it magnifies when you’re in a stress-inducing environment which only sucks the left energy out of you. Blame this on the aesthetic qualities of most workplaces, or their lack, thereof. Oftentimes, the importance of good-looking surroundings is taken for granted. Stunning and gorgeous spaces can be very inspiring and virtually evoke good vibes, and these are vital in order for us to perform better and be more productive.

It is normally simple and very achievable to revamp and improve an office space but it’s a good plan to ask a professional interior designer beforehand. In choosing color, it is critical to be aware of the things that will be happening in each office since white walls all over are now almost obsolete. Correct use of color may boost lighting. Thus, it will create an illusion of bigger or smaller space. Color is always amusing and thrilling and every color evokes different kinds of emotion so taking time to consider your color scheme options really matter.

When movement is occurring in a space, such as the reception area, brighter colors are the perfect colors. On the other hand, paler colors are ideal in creating space and light within a room.

If you are looking for colors with high concentration, keep in mind that blue and green are found to give a sense of peace and calmness. Yellow and red are known to be thought-provoking and suggest power and bravery as well as imagination and action, making them the perfect preference for meeting rooms. Black and white combination is often perceived as the colors of power and supremacy.

However, when picking extreme or loud colors such as neon, you should be very vigilant since they can be overwhelming. Moderation is key.

Another thing to consider when choosing color is the lighting that they will ultimately be in. The more natural light there is in the room, the more luminous the colors become. Artificial lighting also has an effect on the color. Incandescent light bulbs emit a warm glow while fluorescent light bulbs create a cool glow.

Textures can also alter the color. A color painted on a grainy wood will come out different when painted on a smooth surface.

All of these are the reasons why meticulous trying and testing is crucial.

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Posted by Bob Lewis - March 17, 2014 at 8:02 am

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Office Furniture For Less

When you plan on having a home office, furniture is practically among the most costly aspects. All the desks, office chairs, tables, albeit necessary, will cost you to spend humongous amounts of money. For starters, buying several stuff all at the same time can be overwhelming. It makes it all the more expensive when you have to buy add-ons, namely computers and even accessories.

But all of these are necessities since they are basically required in regular office, more so when a certain person wants a good-looking workplace at home after leaving the office or just want to do tasks comfortably. It just feels so reassuring to be working in an environment you personally like. Whatever the reason you may have, it doesn’t change the fact that having a home office is quite expensive.

Even though discounted or pre-loved office furniture is rampant, some still have a hard time looking. However, there are numerous furniture stores available where in you can score discounts. Certainly, they charge full price for brand new items and when you buy individual ones, but there are still those who offer seasonal price cuts.

You can score great deals on office furniture online, look for online stores that market furniture. Everything is easier now with technology, why not take advantage, right?

Individuals can look for discounted office furniture, for example, from online stores that specialize in the sale of furniture. In fact, the best place to find and purchase quality office furniture for less is online. Besides, online sellers market items for a much cheaper price than those with actual stores since they don’t have to pay for stuff that actual stores have to deal with, say, electricity. You get the picture.

Additionally, some home office furniture costs lower because of how the store sources the furniture. That doesn’t mean they offer low quality stuff, though. They just have access to some deals that allow them to pass on the savings, so they sell stuff for less.

If you want to start on your home office and want to visually enhance it but on a strict budget, try canvassing online. Everything else might follow.

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Posted by Bob Lewis - March 9, 2014 at 4:55 pm

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DIY Refinishing

We all have those furniture that we just can’t seem to get rid of. It could be for a wide array of reasons, either the have sentimental value or for aesthetic purposes, but they’re just not as functional anymore! Got old pieces of furniture? Don't throw it away! Learn about some secrets to making old stuff look new again with these furniture restoration, refinishing and repair projects.

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Posted by Bob Lewis - March 9, 2014 at 10:29 am

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