Whether you work in an office, from your home, are a stay at home parent, or are a retiree, most people need a place in their home to get organized and collect their thoughts. Home offices are usually considered what designers call "private areas", meaning that they are not some place where people would come when they visit your home. Libraries, while once reserved for only the extremely wealthy, are becoming a popular luxury and are showing up in many custom built homes. The privacy rating for a library can depend on the size of the library and the worth of its contents, but generally a library is a "public area" where family and friends can be invited to read a book or share good conversation on the current authors they're into.
Like any other room, the design of the spaces can range from Olde World Traditional, to Modern or Funky Contemporary. No matter which style you choose, some basic components are required (or at least highly recommended) to make the space complete and functional.
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The average worker spends lots of time in meetings. Though it is still debatable whether or not we accomplish anything in those meetings, the fact remains that we find ourselves there. A typical space for group meetings is normally dull and informal. The Ahrend 750 Lounge can transform a meeting space into a cool lounge area. The energy behind this design was to create more team chemistry and interaction by creating an environment that frankly is "way cooler" and sets up the team for a more personal meeting. This reminds me more of a table at your favorite coffee shop rather than the one in the corner office with six broken down chairs around it. More information: here.
Since 1966 Classique has been setting the bar high when it comes to great looking commercial office furniture, but their reception furniture looks more like the future than the past. Classique has really hit a home run with their modern reception collection and I especially like the optimistic and clean look of the circular desk. Of coarse their executive desks, conference tables, desk chairs, and seating look really great as well and offer a modern continuity especially in today's contemporary architecture. Classique Furniture makes good use of natural woods, leathers, and sturdy metal structuring that hold up well in a commercial environment. See the rest of the office furniture collection here.
I am always glad to experience a well decorated office environment and the confidence that it instills, after all you only get one chance at a first impression. I have to say that the executive desks and conference room tables and chairs from Classique furniture are among the best I have seen. Here are a few of their office furniture offerings that will make any professional environment a thing of beauty and functional as well. See the entire Classique office furniture collection here.
We have reviewed furniture and home products from the world's largest manufacturers with international followings, and Ritter furniture proves that bigger is not better. Wood working is a craft and the product line from the nice and small Ritter is "fine furniture and cabinetry for those interested in original works of art completing their homes". Talk of coarse is cheap and you will need only one look at the "Pearwood" writing desk to see the design and vision that is unlike any other thing you have probably ever seen. This gorgeous all wood writing desk is made of Pearwood and Black Walnut constructed in curvilinear frame and panel with three handy drawers and a ton of character. Ritter is a custom order company that collaborates with their clients and allows specific wood species and finishes to be specified and quotes prices based on individual demands. See the entire collection here.
