IF this desk is floating in the room, where is the power cord for the computer plugged into? I want to float my desk in the middle of the room but am not sure how to get power to the computer, phone, etc. »
Glenna Partridge Garden Design Yay!....no power cords. I try to hide mine in clever ways all the time but the function of this design really works! This beats extension cords around the perimeter of a room and ugly plastic tubes to bunch the cords into one giant ugly cord. Lol.
Rosalie Donlon Where is all the other electronic equipment in this room? I'm reconfiguring my office and I like this clean design, but I have two printers, a modem, a router, USB hub, and phone that all plug in.
Create a virtual calendar. It took me a few tries before I finally committed to an online calendar. Once I trusted the system (and didn't go back and forth between my paper and digital calendar), my life has run so much more smoothly. Some tips:• Test out a free online calendar and stick to using it for at least two weeks.• Set up reminders and alarms (especially in the beginning) so that you'll get in the habit of putting your digital schedule to use.• Pick a web-based calendar that syncs remotely with your cell phone. For example, I use Google Sync, and with the press of a button, my desktop calendar is updated with any new info that I have put into my Blackberry.
Start a home office wish list. Let yourself daydream about what you would want in your home office if the sky were the limit. List colors, materials and specific pieces of furniture you've been eyeing, as well as the general look and feel you are after. You may also want to start a visual inspiration file or ideabook to keep everything together.Style idea: Paint the interior of your bookcases for a fresh new look on a budget.
Use these options to fill in spaces where there aren't books and to help keep unsightly items presentable.Magazine files. Corral your flimsy-looking magazines. I love using white magazine files for a crisp, clean touch. Bins and containers. No matter how hard we try to organize a space, sometimes items just aren't visually attractive. A textured bin or lidded container always lends a helping hand.
7. Inspirational neutrals in Massachusetts. Houzzers loved the subtle statement this designer made with the neutral green zebra-print desk chair. The perfect bookcase styling also inspired users who saved this photo to their ideabooks.