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Working at home is a reasonable choice when considering the current condition of the city. Congestion is getting worse, making people think twice to work away from home. Moreover, the Internet connection is already widely available facilitate communication when working at home is an option that should be taken.
Working at home is optimal if supported by adequate facilities. Comfortable work space into one of the conditions that the concentration of work is divided by the housekeeping. But if the space available is limited to choosing one corner of the room or even one area of ? The wall that will be your work area. Clear the area of furniture that is not related to the job. Next, fill it with furniture that is efficient to avoid wasteful of space, such as desks, chairs, drawers, and shelves.
Make the walls with boards attached to schedule reminders or record important messages. If space is really a problem, the wall can also be used for a place to put your closet to store the files.
To obtain more privacy in the work area, limit the view to the other room by adding a partition. Better if this partition can be folded when not needed so the space is not full. Curtains can also be fitted as an alternative to partition.
Make sure the lighting in the work area is adequate for the activities of writing, reading, and computing. Add a table lamp next to the general lighting in the ceiling.
Decorate this area with a pull that you continue to feel the spirit at work. Pairs of paintings, framed photographs, vases, or pot plants that make this vibrant area.
In addition to preparing the space, take your time to take care of this area. Workspace clean and free of moisture, besides making a good job, also makes the work more durable.

Working at home does not mean that cannot have a den or office a stylish and functional. When deciding to work at home and you want to have the Small / Home Office (SHO) of a representative, then that should put up an adequate space for those who want to have a home office, especially if you are working alone. The concept is known as the Small / Home Office is only taking a single room. Thus, the SHO, the large room is not a necessity. It’s up to you, whether in the living room, down stairs, or guest room.

Should the concept of Strong
If the living space is not a problem, what should be strengthened? The answer is a concept design of your SHO. Transform the space into a cozy office space and work space according to Design your character, combined with the occupied areas. For example, if you have a hobby in the field of fashion (designer). Take advantage of the empty space under the stairs as a small workshop. Use an unused sewing machine can be used as part of the design concept of your SHO. By using the door can be opened and closed, the house will always look neat, articles in a small office you can “hide”.
If you get bored using the drawer, use wicker baskets to keep the equipment to be easily taken at any time. In addition to effective, the use of more beautiful wicker basket. Area behind the door can be used as a creative wall, display the clothes you design, and strengthen the image of the character design like shown.
The family room can also be used if you want to work while watching the kids play. Use a unique hanging cabinet work, the use of the material is relatively more efficient and does not give the impression of cramped on space. Arrange the arrangement of the book by filling in the corners of the cabinet with a balanced position. If your hobby is cooking and kitchen area in the home favorite, or catering is your work area? Nothing wrong with changing some of the functions pantry into the working area. Pantry bars are rarely used can be turned into the desk. While cooking, you can work, browse recipes, and promote catering business, to update the client orders.

Final Touches
Suppose SHO as your sanctuary. Give soft colors for the base color of the room so that the atmosphere is more cool and comfortable. For accent, use of bright colors that expedite the process of finding ideas and creativity poured. Choose furniture that is modern but unique, modified or used furniture.
If there are windows in the room, good chair or desk nears the window. The flow of fresh air is good for the working mood. Then make sure the always-on internet connection with cable modem and as a backup, also have a mobile modem. Place the phone close to your desk SHO.
For lighting, choose the type of work light yellow incandescent bulbs so that the eyes do not get tired. SHO is also equipped with a music device and speakers to match the design of the room. As Nietzsche said, “Without music life would be a mistake”, the music provides peace at work.

Good luck…

Kitchen cabinets is a place to store pans and other large equipment. So do not be surprised if you build the cabinets or drawers that big space. But you forgot in the closet is also stored small objects that do not require a large space. Glass, knife, or spoon for instance.
Unfortunately, not when we are providing only 20 cm tall drawer for storing a spoon or a knife? Is not it better if the excess space we take a little and use it for other functions.
Chopped table that can be pulled out was perfect we slipped in between the spaces left over. Until you no longer need to provide a cutting board. Would have chosen a material that is easy to clean. Having used the table can be pushed into the kitchen to look neat.
In addition to chopped table, pulled out a table could also serve as a place to put a bowl. Or other object supporting our cook. Practical.
In making kitchen cabinets sometimes we also faced with the division of space is difficult because the size of the space that is not even. Do not be confused, the little remaining space can be utilized as well. For example, create a wardrobe that works to encourage drape napkins place. Of a dry towel that has not been used. Well, if you must have this kitchen looks beautiful, neat, and practical.