Transforming an extra bedroom into a home office is a great way to eliminate commuting while also preventing the need to rent an office space elsewhere. But, you may not know much about what you should do to create a home-office where you feel like being productive. Adding the essential components such as a fast and reliable computer can make a noticeable difference.
But, you should not hesitate to consider the interior design as an important component to your productivity.
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Decorating a room with a specific theme or style gives the space a personalized, cohesive look. You can use your favorite pastimes, hobbies, or interests, such as beaches or gardening, as decor inspiration. Coordinating decor pieces, including textiles, furniture, and window coverings, will allow you to bring the look together.
One easy way to convey your decorating theme is with window drapes. Since you most likely want to cover your windows with some sort of treatments anyway, pick ones that complement and add to the overall look of the room.
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Tired of looking at the same old spaces in your home? Try something that will make a significant difference in the way that your rooms appear and that enhances the overall appeal of your home.
Six things that you can do to make your home's spaces look better are:
1. Align your pictures. Are you certain that your pictures and wall-hangings are level? Make sure that your pictures are hung evenly and accurately, as this can create an eyesore in your space.
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If you have solid surface counter tops, you might have noticed that they are easy to clean, don't have gaping seams, and generally look great. You probably want to make sure that you keep your counter tops looking amazing by ensuring that you are regularly removing any and all stains. However, you might not know how to get rid of the stains without inadvertently damaging your counter top. Here are some tips for getting out the stains without causing damage.
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Certain flooring companies have recently come under fire for selling flooring that contains harmful levels of hazardous chemicals, most notably formaldehyde. You don't need a PhD in chemistry to know that these volatile compounds are bad for you and your family, but what's a little less clear is how to make sure you don't run into this problem without knowing it.
What's the Problem?
Formaldehyde is a volatile organic compound that has been demonstrated to be carcinogenic in case of long term exposure in rats and has been designated a probable human carcinogen by the FDA.
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