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June 2, 2010
Christopher Lowell - Ideas for doing more with less
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Smart home-office design. Decorating guru Christopher Lowell has teamed up with Office Depot on a new collection of office furniture. Modularity, versatility and classic style characterize the Christopher Lowell Office Collections, which are called Lattix, Geometrix and Integr8. (View them at officedepot.com/christopherlowell). Lowell marked the launch this week by offering these ideas for maximizing home-office space.
Think timeless when choosing your office furniture. No sense investing in workstation components that will date a room in the near future. Look for classic designs with clean, straightforward lines and a more modern, global feel. Pared-down detail will also assure easier decor integration now and in the future.
Look for modularity. Quality, lightweight pieces are ideal. Today's workstations are much more compact.
Choose workstation components finished on all four sides. This will allow you to move your workstation away from valuable, uninterrupted walls and float or angle pieces at the center of of a room.
Tackle cord management. Look for USB hubs built into desktops to reduce the number of cords running from your workstation to the nearest wall outlet.
Use decorative, covered storage bins. Great looking decorative containers will help you theme your space and integrate your workstation into the rest of the room's decor.
To prevent electronics from overheating, look for cabinets with ventilated shelves. Many now have slat or wire mesh components so air can more easily circulate.
Source: Denver Post
