2/17/10

New Style Office Workstation


Office panel systems are an optimal choice for many offices, small and large alike. Panel systems allow a business to provide their employees with some degree of privacy and quiet without having to pay the significant costs associated with giving people a full office. While many people look at cubicle-type arrangements as drab and distasteful, they don't really have to be. It's possible to design panel-based workstations that are both appealing to the eye and very functional.



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One of the nice things about using panel systems in your office is that they can be highly modular. If you purchase the right panel systems, you can customize the look of each workstation based on the architecture of the office and any existing furniture or fixtures you already have. This makes them a great choice for a business that is regularly expanding its own office, or upgrading to bigger offices. They're also designed to be easy to set up and break down, making moving around much easier.



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You can often by panel systems as pre-set packages designed for specific purposes (for example, a secretary's station), or you can buy individual panels to assemble a workstation to meet your needs. While the added customizability means a little extra work, it gives a business owner a lot of control over the layout of their office.



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While panel systems do resemble standard cubicle arrangements, they are actually a bit different. Another of the advantages offered by panel systems is that they can be set up to handle hanging components. This means that employees can take advantage of overhead shelving and similar storage solutions to help reduce desk clutter and create a roomier workstation. Drawers and cupboards can also be put under the table surface of a panel-style cubicle.

The Great Home Office Design


Working from home is many people's goal. No traffic, no train delays, no office politics. But if you’re going to work from home full or part time, your work area needs to be carefully planned to make it comfortable and functional. By making some simple changes to either an existing office or when planning a new design, your choices of furniture are now possible to create an office space that can blend in to your house, especially when space is limited.


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If your office will be in an existing room, such as a living or dining room, the use of a divider of some sorts will allow the room to be used for both purposes at the same time. Modular cube units are idea for this. Mix the cubes so that some face the office and others face the living space. If you prefer something softer, then a screen is a better choice. To save on costs, look for or make a screen using materials that match the decor of the room.


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When selecting a desk, look for one that will allow you to close up sections, or the entire desk, with out putting anything away. This will allow you to leave you work undisturbed and be able to pick back up the next day. Also, having a desk that allow you to pull sections out will provide more room to work, when space is tight, and will provide sufficient storage when needed. If adding a desk is not possible and you’re sharing your office in a dinning room, you could use your dinning room table as your daytime desk and add a sideboard or small table with shelves for storing paperwork at the end of the day.



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One essential aspect to the work area is lighting. The best light to work with is a directional light that can angle to illuminate your work area. The room should also have good natural light or artificial ambient light during the day or evening, so the contrast between the brightness of the computer screen and the rest of the room is never too great. The use of overhead or wall lights will balance the lighting.

2/14/10

We are on our way!

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It's finally time! It feels like we have waited forever for this trip but the time has come and we can't wait to get there! We will try and remember to take lots of pics to show you when we get back...until then, stay safe and we will catch up on our return!
Hayley & Tracey xx

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This grand room offers an exquisite space for guest entertainment or intimate family gatherings. Notice the custom built-in bookcases, antiqued oak floors and gas fireplace with one-of-a-kind fireplace mantel.

2/10/10

Modern Vibrations: Interior Design Leather Beds



Modern vibrations are influenced by many cultures and many different interior design ideas. The basics of the modern vibration is that the rooms flow and are not disjointed arrangements thrown together but have a flow that incorporates one piece with the next and allows the room to vibrate comfort and elegance. The unspoken statement of elegance is obtained by carefully choosing elements that fit well together. Metal and glass, wood and leather, stone and wood or leather are all basic combinations that help form this modern vibe. Your selections are unlimited because the eclectic mix can be unique to your own style, taste and vibe in the room you design. The one element that can pull the vibe of the modern room together is leather because of its versatility, durability and beauty.








Leather furniture has been used for centuries all the way up to the modern day. The vibe that leather carries is one of nature. Man has used leather always from the animals hunted for food. No part of the animal went to waste and this can hold true today as well. Animals that are bred for food provide much more than the steak for dinner; they provide the leather that is beautiful and durable. This leather will last you a lifetime if you take care of it properly.



Being one with nature and making the resources last are part of being a responsible citizen of earth. Use what you need and leave the rest. Comfort inside your home is achieved with the wise use of the pieces of furniture you choose. Leather table tops, leather frames, leather accessories as well as beds covered in leather on the frame, headboard and blankets are also the rage of style when it comes to the modern professional contemporary interior design.



Different leathers are available such as the leather from buffalo, or fine Nubuck leather from Nubuck goats. Each type of leather has its own beauty and can be used in many different decorative manners. The tanning methods will give each type of leather its own characteristics that are unmistakable to the trained eye. Anyone that knows quality furniture will recognise it the minute they see yours when you decorate with leather.

Design styles are unlimited when it comes to using leather. African tooled leather is beautiful and often tells a story, Indian leathers often depict their gods and western style leather tooling often depicts desert scenes. Modern depictions are colourful and machine stamped tooling can put any type of scenery or imprint you may want on your leather surface. This leather is then used to cover bed frames and upholster chairs, sofas, Ottomans and love seats.

When you design your room to get the modern vibes of comfort and efficiency, your leather beds should reflect your style, your taste and your colour scheme. These beds will last a life time so choose wisely; you only need to invest once for quality furniture that will be passed from one generation to the next. Use the comfort of your home and the ease of the Internet to plan your decorative modern vibe room today with one of the quality leather beds available for purchase from an online shop.