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Archive for the ‘Home office’ Category
Saturday, November 24th, 2012
 A menagerie for your desk What a brilliant idea!
Jonathan Adler’s wonderful menagerie range have been transformed into giant erasers.
So if you can’t afford the original china versions, perhaps you could run to buying one (or two) of these!
Choose from the elephant, whale or turtle giant eraser, £12 each from Heal’s.
They’re definitely too nice to do any rubbing out with though – we’re keeping them as desk ornaments!
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Saturday, October 20th, 2012
More and more people are choosing to work from home and create a functional home office space. Whether you’re keen to beat the commute, start your own business venture or a tired of working in a busy office, working from home can be hugely exciting and rewarding.
Here are some practical issues to consider when you’re setting up an office space from the comfort of your own home.
The first thing on your long list of tasks to do should be to create a space conducive to productivity. Sitting at the kitchen table may be easy, but it’s not ideal for your back and you may find the fridge and the kettle too much of a distraction.
Nor should you consider the living room a good place to set up your office. In order to work successfully from home and get the most out of your time you need to set aside a space that is just for work, where you can close the door, physically and mentally.
Look around your home and consider areas where there is less noise and fewer distractions. You’ll need plenty of plug sockets and good lighting. A dedicated corner of a spare bedroom is a possibility for those who are space-poor but a whole room that you can turn into an office is an even better option if you have a bigger house.
Workspace is the next big consideration. A large desk unit with drawers can minimise the amount of space you need, especially if it comes with drawers large enough for files so that you don’t need a separate filing cabinet.
Larger spaces can be fitted with a U-shaped workspace, giving you three worktops all within reach and if your space is slightly smaller or in a corner L-shaped workspaces work well. Have a quick look online and you’ll find a range of home office furniture that is both practical and affordable, with plenty of options to make your workspace more productive.
Remember that when you’re just starting off you don’t need to spend a huge amount of money, but at the same time it’s worth spending as much as you can afford it order to get furniture that is comfortable to work at and will last you a few years. And whatever you do, don’t skimp on your office chair.
You’ll be spending a minimum of 8 hours a day sitting in it and probably a lot more as you get your business off the ground so it’s essential that you get a chair that offers plenty of ergonomic support for your neck and back.
Best of luck with working from home!
***This is a guest post***
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Tuesday, March 13th, 2012
 Stroller desk Looking for a new desk? The clean lines and fresh green colour of this Stroller desk help give it a spring-like appeal and it’s currently available at a superb price.
The stroller desk is designed by award-winning furniture designer Steuart Padwick and it’s a sophisticated piece of furniture. The desk is made from solid oak with engineered wood and oak veneer and it’s finished in a fresh green and clear lacquer.
The desk offers ample space, plus has two roomy drawers and a storage compartment. In fact, it’s got a multi-functional ability to it, as the central storage compartment opens up to reveal a mirror, so you could use the Stroller as a contemporary style dressing table instead of a desk!
 The desk becomes a dressing table! The green stroller desk is usually priced at £1495 on the high street, but if you buy it now at Made.com it will only cost you £299.
If the green isn’t for you, the same desk is also available in white or walnut.
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Monday, March 5th, 2012
 Paperclip letter rack Not only is this a fun design, but it’s also a great way to help get your post organised and keep things neat and tidy on your desk.
The paperclip design letter rack is made from three oversized, chrome-plated paper clips. It’s a fair trade product and is made in a workshop in Northern India.
The paperclip letter rack is only £8, with free p&p, from Created Gifts.
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Thursday, November 3rd, 2011
 Multi coloured storage chest Embracing the style of the industrial trend, here’s a great metal storage chest that can be used on a desk or in a craft room.
Its nine drawers are the perfect size for storing away office essentials, such as rubber bands or paperclips, or craft items such as threads, safety pins, buttons or brads.
The chest is slim enough to fit on a shelf or perched on a desk and the bright design provides a nice splash of colour.
The multi nine drawer storage chest costs £50 from John Lewis.
If you like the style and look of this piece, then a matching four drawer metal chest is available too.
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Thursday, May 19th, 2011
 Get the Eiffel Tower on your desk If the thought of going to Paris makes your heart beat faster, then how about popping this beauty on your desk?
Designed to serve a practical purpose – holding and storing letters and correspondence – as well as being naturally eye-catching and decorative, this Eiffel Tower letter holder would glam up a boring desk at home or work.
The Eiffel Tower letter rack costs £28 from Graham and Green.
The over-sized pencil sharpener desk tidy / pen pot, shown alongside it in the picture, is still available too, for £18.
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Thursday, March 10th, 2011
 Desk made from cardboard! Doesn’t this look like a great desk? Can you believe that it’s actually made from cardboard?
Designed by Cardboard Future - a company specialising in making contemporary and practical pieces of furniture from corrugated cardboard – the Paperweight desk combines clean lines and clever, sustainable design with practical functionality.
The desk is made from extra strong, Grade A white double walled corrugated cardboard, which has been varnished and had edge protectors added. The desk is fully able to cope with the demands of modern life and has been fitted with an integral deep cable management tray, twin flaps for easy cable access and cable outlet slots.
The legs can be postioned as shown in the picture, or at the ends of the desk. The paperweight desk is supplied partly assembled, with full instructions for putting the rest of it together.
It’s a very clever concept and the white colour fits seamlessly into a home or office environment.
The Paperweight white cardboard desk is available to buy from Ecocentric and costs £155.22.
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