Having The Home Office You Always Dreamed Of

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Having the home office you always dreamed of needn’t be one that involves taking out a loan to achieve. Whether you’ve been working from home for years or this concept is new to you, for much less money than you might believe, you can love the office that surrounds you. In fact, you can go from drab to inspiring and not have spent money that you don’t have.

The best part is that you can have an office that is both aesthetically beautiful and practical. My hope is that if you follow these tips you will have made the purchases you want, saved some money and love the office you’re in. [Read more...]

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Launch Your Home Office Based Business With An Office Desk

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Thanks to encouragement from the current Administration, it has become clear that small business start-ups will be critical in pulling the US out of a debilitating recession. In fact, the US is in the midst of a home business surge with the rest of the world expected to follow suit.

It is energizing to be on the cutting edge of such a movement. But failing to adequately prepare can quickly turn the positive feelings you had about starting your own home business into feelings of disappointment. Statistics show that 8 out of 10 new businesses fail within the first three years.  The reason that many businesses fail is not because of a lack of knowledge or hard work, it is because many businesses do not prepare enough.

A Great Office Desk is a Great Way to Start

As any entrepreneur can tell you, planning your business requires much more than simply setting up a business plan. You must assess what affect the business will have on your family’s finances, you must pay close attention to cash flow (especially in slowdowns) and you must constantly work to define your company in a competitive market place.

A consideration that sometimes gets lost in all these decisions is the importance of buying the right office desk.

Business Begins With an Office Desk

Selecting the correct office desk is a frequently forgotten feature of setting up a home office or an office of any kind. While most people fix their focus on the office peripherals, the tools and the computer, many neglect the fact that your desk plays an important role in your daily existence. Your office desk is the staple of your home business. It brings everything together in a unifying way.

Whether you are more inclined to go for a modern office desk or a more traditional model, your desk :

  • Is where you will start and finish many of your days
  • Shows your staff and clients you mean business.
  • Helps define you to existing and potential clients.
  • Serves as a meeting place.
  • Will be where you get much of your motivation to succeed.

Tips for Getting Off the Ground

Now that you have started your business and wisely recognized the importance of buying the right office desk you should have the following factors at your fingertips:

Like a sore thumb without the soreness: Your office desk should be the most obvious piece of furniture in your office space. But it should not completely overshadow other pieces of furniture either. You shouldn’t have to rearrange the furniture for the sake of your new office desk.

You and Only You?: If you have worked in an office before you surely noticed that some desks are used by only one person, while others serve as a dumping ground for all manner of items. Which will yours be? It is something you need to know before you part with your money.

Filing and dialing: What type of work will you be doing at your desk? Will you need space for filing, peripherals and other office supplies? If so, you should strongly consider a desk that has a number of drawers that will permit you to store things neatly when they are not in use.

Ergo Ergonomics: You will be spending a lot of time at your desk so you need to find a desk that adheres to your body shape and not the other way around. If you are not comfortable at your desk you could end up with back pain, RSI or other health problems because the desk is negatively affecting your posture.

Keep it Simple for Starters

There is no shortage of choices when buying an office desk. Since most home businesses depend on computers to conduct much of their operations, the vast majority of office desks have been built with them in mind.

It is important for you to know your budget. Once you do that you need to prioritize the features that you would prefer and then see how many of them you can afford.

Below are some typical desks and features to consider:

  • Adjustable keyboard tray
  • Tiered shelving
  • Computer/Hutch space
  • At least three drawers of storage

The list is endless. If you have assessed your needs and decide on a corner desk for computers you could do a lot worse than the Bush Saratoga Executive Collection L-shaped desk. This is a beautiful and impressive looking piece of furniture. It will give your office a touch of class without breaking the bank.

You can easily spend $10,000 for a top notch office desk. While you may be able to afford something like that down the road, it is a good idea to invest that type of money in getting your business off the ground.

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Sauder Camden County Computer Desk

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The Sauder Camden County Computer Desk in Planked Cherry; Works Equally Well For The Home Or Small Office

Could this be the perfect desk for the home or small office? In any case this Sauder Camden County Computer Desk takes organization to the next level. Functional and good-looking, this desk has a CPU shelf to keep your PC out of the way, but with an open front so you can still get to your drives and USB ports. The printer goes on the built in printer shelf while the paper can go underneath.  It can also hold large books and files on your most important projects, so there is no need for a separate filing cabinet or bookshelf. [Read more...]

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Bush Stanford Collection Desk and Hutch

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If you’re in the market for a handsome, well-crafted desk packed with charm, then your search ends here. The Bush Stanford Collection Desk and Hutch is at once understated and tasteful – suitable for anyone who wants to add character to their office space. [Read more...]

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Mayline Sorrento 72″ W U-Shaped Desk

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When equipping an office, the choices of furniture and styles can be overwhelming, but if you want a personalized space, an area that is all yours not unlike an executive suite and especially privatized for a home office, the Mayline Sorrento 72” W U-Shaped Desk is a sure win. Its detail, craftsmanship, and versatility will grab your attention every bit as much as the work features, creating an entire, impressive package to serve you well for many years to come. [Read more...]

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Sauder Arbor Gate Executive Desk

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Sauder Arbor Gate Executive Desk; The Classic Office Desk

So, you need something to go in your traditionally decorated office. Sure, it needs to hold the computer, but you need a desk that is more than just functional to go with your elegant taste, you need one that that is beautiful and classic. That’s what makes the Sauder Arbor Gate Executive Desk so perfect.

Although this desk looks like something from days long since past, it’s the modern details, like the built in file drawers and the grommet holes for hiding cords that allow this desk to perfectly blend into both the modern world and the world of yesteryear. [Read more...]

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The Sauder Camden County Computer Desk With Hutch

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The Sauder Camden County Computer Desk With Hutch; Holds Printer, Monitor, CPU And Books

Your needs seem simple enough; you need a desk that is small enough for your home office but still large enough to hold your monitor, tower, printer and maybe a few books too. Oh, and it should also have a rich looking finish and be very sturdy. Why is finding is finding a desk like that so hard?

Sound familiar? If so, then the Sauder Camden County Computer Desk with Hutch could be the desk for you.

Sauder Camden County Computer Desk with Hutch

Want to talk about a space saving design? This desk comes with a desktop big enough to have both a monitor and printer side by side. The built in CPU cabinet is perfect place to protect your tower while hiding all those unattractive cords. The keyboard/mouse tray slides out of the way when not in use, while the shelves over top can hold several large books, even hardbacks. It does all this while only being a mere 56.25″ H x 43.5″ W x 19.75″ D.

The best part is the rich finish. This desk is as close as you can get to solid wood, making the final product heavy, sturdy and above all, beautiful.

Who Will Be Happy With It?

Anyone with furniture done in the ‘rich’ wood tones such as mahogany and cherry would be happy at how seamlessly this desk blends into the already existing décor.

If you need a real workhorse of a desk without it taking up to much room or requiring storage beyond books office accessories and ink, then this will be the perfect desk for you.

Who Will Not Be Happy With It?

According to our customers, like most good things, this desk takes a while to assemble. However, those same customers all agree that the temporary hassle is paid of by this beautiful, functional, and extremely sturdy desk. If you’re the kind of person who gets easily frustrated by a challenge, then you might want to choose a different desk.

Also, if your home is done in light woods, such as oak and pine, or done in a more modern style, then desk will look oddly out of place.

My Final Verdict

If you want a desk that will hold your tower, monitor, printer and some large books then the Sauder Camden County Computer Desk with Hutch would be the right choice. This little workhorse of a desk is both functional and beautiful.
An impressive desk needs an impressive chair. And they just don’t get any more impressive then the Boss Office Products Traditional Italian Leather office Chair with Brass Head Trim. This chair will not only tell yourself (and the world,) that you mean business, but it’s cherry finish legs and overall elegance goes perfect with this desk.

At CSN office furniture, I have taken the hassle out of buying office furniture online. Not only do I review our many desks so you can make an informed decision, I also offer free shipping a hassle free returns.

So organize your home office today with the Sauder Camden County Computer Desk with Hutch; the fabulous all in one that holds printer, monitor CPU and books.

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Mayline Aberdeen Straight Front Desk

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One thing I have come to believe since I began reviewing desks is that the expression, “there’s something for everyone” really can apply to nearly everything in life. I have reviewed stately desks with several nooks and crannies for the person who likes to hide everything away, to ones that are simply surfaces and ideal for the ultimate paperless person. Something about the Mayline Aberdeen Straight Front Desk caught my eye. I think the fact that on the outside it looks as though it’s a stately desk but take a closer look and you’ll see that there is actually a very elegant shell of a desk.

What Caught My Eye…

Available in three widths – 60, 66 or 72 inches – this desk is plenty long.

Mayline Aberdeen Straight Front Desk

Whether you are a minimalist or someone who likes both functional and ornamental items on your desk, there’s plenty of room to indulge your personality. It is a simple and understated desk and lacks all the ornate features of many desks in its class. But I assure you the Aberdeen boasts plenty of class.

Regardless which finish you choose – between the Cherry, the Cherry/Graphite or the Mocha – your desk will convey all the sophistication and grace you want and compliment any décor in your office at the same time. Its recessed panel in the desk’s rear takes what could seem like an ordinary box and turns it into something far more elegant. At its base is that extra kryptonite I like to see in a desk. Fortified with a roughly 1.5” thick thermally–fused laminate work surface, the top of the desk is extra durable but all that you or anyone else sees is a little extra flair. Another nice touch are that the usually provided grommets – 2.375” in diameter – are made with brushed nickel.  I love desks that allow me to hide away my computer and peripheral cords, so they are accessible but not visible. Probably something that hadn’t occurred to me until I really looked closely at this desk is that it can be a stand-alone desk or be coupled with several options. Among them, Mayline offers returns both left-handed and right-handed people. Suddenly its usefulness and appeal went up ten-fold for me. It’s one of those desks that can grow as your needs and responsibilities change.

Will You Be Drawn to This Desk?

A desk this lovely, understated and versatile should interest a wide variety of people. I can easily see the Aberdeen desk in the office of an executive, mid-level manager, a home office and the office of a college student.

Who Won’t This Desk Be Ideal For…

Quite honestly, I am having a difficult time deciding who might not like this desk. It is one of the few opportunities for me to review a desk that I honestly feel is all-inclusive.

The Bottom Line for Me…

I could easily take this desk home as is. And while this desk can be perfectly suitable functioning on its own, you might need a few more options. By adding the Aberdeen hutch with wood doors, the Aberdeen lateral file or the Aberdeen Peninsula Return, you can have a great desk with a little more ‘oomph’! And with a lifetime warranty on this desk and its accessories, is there really a reason not to consider it? Click here for the best deal on the Mayline Aberdeen Straight Front Desk today!

Overall dimensions: 29.5″ H x 60″-72″ W x 30″ D

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Mayline Sorrento 72” W Reception Desk with Counter

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There are many things to consider when shopping for a reception desk. Clearly making a great first impression is one. After all, the reception area, the desk and the person behind it can be the deciding factor whether a potential client, patient or someone awaiting a job interview gets a warm and welcoming feeling or feels put off and leaves. Not all receiving areas have large spaces to accommodate a stately desk, but that is no reason to put ‘any ol’ desk’ in your lobby. Compact, elegant and highly functional is the Mayline Sorrento 72” W Reception Desk with Counter. [Read more...]

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Mayline Mira 72” Desk Shell with Bow Front

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Recently I reviewed a desk that embodied most, if not all, the features I love in a desk. It was large, inviting, with three sections, which had my imagination running wild with all the work I could accomplish stepping into my own command central. I could hardly contain my excitement about that desk as I wrote about it. But it occurred to me that something might be missing and so I went on a quest. Beautiful as the Mayline Mira U-Shaped 3-Drawer Pedestal Desk is, surely, I thought, all this beauty could surely be made available in a smaller and more affordable version. And then I found the Mayline Mira 72” Desk Shell with Bow Front and felt all was right with the world! [Read more...]

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