"Home Sweet Home"

There is nothing like being within the confines of “at home comfort”. I recall when I moved into my town home in Atlanta, and months before arriving, I had vivid mental pictures of how I wanted each room to be. The living room was first priority, following the bedroom, then the guest room. I have been living there for well over a year and to this day have not given my home office, which doubles as a storage room, any decorating attention. I often visualize walking into a contemporary, ergonomic workspace with abstract artwork and the latest technology. This major upgrade may not necessarily guarantee an increase in my productivity, but would certainly make the home office experience more satisfying.

In addition to comfort, the convenience of a home office is priceless. The ability to wake up, roll out of bed and begin productivity while in your flannel pajamas and bunny slippers often outweigh the hassle of showering, rummaging through a closet, firing up a curling iron and applying mascara.

To develop a domestic technology paradise, a variety of equipment is required from the basic to ultra-modern tech couture. For those who are operating on a stiletto heal budget, the fundamentals required to get started are a refurbished desktop PC, inkjet printer, LCD monitor and DVD burner. To become the ultimate “Domestic Tech Goddess” upgrade your workspace to include a laptop computer, docking station, multifunction laser printer, external hard drive and WiFi router.

To add some pizzazz to your environment consider the format of your workspace and what shape would enable you to be the most efficient. There are L and U shaped desks to accommodate a variety of work spaces. Compliment and customize your home office with cabinets, artwork and innovative lighting to create an ambiance.

Renovating my home office is on my list of spring projects this year. Lately the laundry basket at the door has curbed my enthusiasm, and may quite possibly be taking a toll on my creativity. Some how I believe that with the completion of this neglected room, my entire abode will finally feel more like “Home Sweet Home.” Why not invest and bring your home office up to par! Besides, let's face it...many of us spend more time in our home offices than we do in the bedroom any way.

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