If you are like most people there are little areas in your home that could use a little something to complete the look. A plant or chair just won’t do. I’m talking about a little corner or nook where an small decorative piece of furniture would do the trick. That’s where the accent table comes in.

Your accent table could be used to hold books, a small lamp, photos or even the old fashioned telephone. In addtion to those little nooks in our rooms there are other uses and places a table would fit nicely.

Take the entry way to your home. An entry table with a vase of pretty flowers makes a home feel inviting. Add a mirror and you’ve just “expanded” the area.

Tables come in all shapes and sizes from round, square, rectangular, oval and even interesting shapes like triangles. Round and square tables are often used as “end” tables in a living or bedroon area and triangular tables are used in corners. Often equipped with drawers and shelves, an accent table can be extremely useful as well as decorative.

Table groupings (clusters of smaller tables together) are taking the place of traditional coffee tables in more contemporary homes. These tables are perfect in front of seating areas in the living room or family room areas. These make perfect pieces for serving cocktails and finger foods, especially for those times when you are entertaining. If you have a family room or room you often entertain in, a small table and bar stools can provide the right atmosphere to the room.

Let’s not forget the kitchen and dining area, among the most important areas of any home. These tables require a good design that makes them functional and inviting. When you want a space where family and friends gather, choose tables that are comfortable and match the aesthetics of the room. These tables are where people typically gather round. They can be purchased alone or as a set with accompanying chairs or stools that allow people to sit down, relax, and enjoy the food that you are serving.

As a general rule, the best furniture tables should be able to handle a weight of at least 300 pounds and are made of durable materials like rubberwood construction. And of course durability you require depends on your usage. Furniture tables for your living room, dining room and high usage areas should have a strong base and durable legs to support the weight of things like books, vases, photos, trophies and other nicnacks.

Adding an accent tables will serve the intended function while providing an attractive feature to those spaces that only a table can accomplish. It’s the perfect finishing touch to dress up any room in your home!

Anna Collection Book Case

This week MyStyles2Go is featuring Storage Solutions. Storage solutions consist of book cases, Shelves, and Filing Cabinets

Let’s start with Book Cases and Shelves.

Book cases are important additions to a household that needs to organize its collection of books as well as to display important memorabilia. Whether you want to use it to store magazines, encyclopedias, dictionaries, and even picture frames and vases, you can find a variety of book cases that will suit your needs, taste, and room décor.

Book cases and shelves come in a variety of shapes and sizes to complement various book storage needs of different individuals. In addition book cases and shelves come are available in a variety of materials and finishes to complete a look in any room, the most common ones being made of wood. The finishes vary in color to reflect the owner’s aesthetic sense. You can even find book cases that are made of a combination of materials, such those that use metal for the frame and wood for the shelves and additional drawers.

In addition to storing and displaying books you can also use book cases and shelves to showcase other important items that you have such as trophies, dolls, picture frames, nick nacks, artwork and collectibles. For extra storage of delicate items, consider office book cases that have at least one drawer or a cabinet-type structure.

Next MyStyles2go Features Kitchen Storage:

Kitchen Island Granite Top

When preparing meals, sometimes the space on your kitchen counter may not be enough. This is where the kitchen stand comes in handy to provide you extra space. Kitchen stands make good investments for your kitchen because they can help in shortening the hours spent in food preparation while helping you improve food quality. These are just two reasons you need to choose a kitchen stand that will fulfill all your cooking and space requirements.

Kitchen stands vary from those that have a simple counter top for preparation to ones with more features such as additional drawers and shelves where you can store additional tools you will need for preparing your meal. Some have a towel rack so your towel will be more accessible to you for wiping your hands. There is also a kitchen stand model with detachable parts like a removable towel rack and shelves so you can set them aside when not being used. A kitchen stand can also be used for serving the food that you prepared,  making sure that the items are within easy reach and accessible.

For the home office MyStyles2go has a variety of Filing Cabinets from which to choose:

Filing cabinets are important elements for a study room or a home office because they allow you to store important files and documents that need to be protected, easily accessible and organized. In fact, a file cabinet is essential if you want to keep your papers and other important things methodically stored in one secure place. There are important things to consider when selecting the appropriate file cabinet that fits your style, décor and functionality, such as the size of your office, the kinds and sizes of the documents that you need to store, and the type of esthetics of the storage unit or filing cabinet.

RTA File Cabinet

The two basic kinds of file cabinets are the lateral filing cabinet and the vertical file cabinet. The traditional vertical file cabinets are thinner and generally taller, with four to five drawers to accommodate legal or letter-sized files while lateral file cabinets tend to be wider and not too deep. Today you can find file cabinets made from a variety of materials such as sturdy plastic to engineered wood to the typical metal. For practicality, functionality and ease of use you can find file cabinets that have wheels for easy mobility and accessibility or whenever you have the desire or need to rearrange your furniture. File cabinets can also double as an end table for your home or office.

Sofas and couches today are anything but typical. They can seat two, three and more people depending on the size and style you choose. For instance a sectional couch is used for comfort as well as for entertaining. Couches/sofas are often used in the living spaces of a home.  This can include your living room, family or entertainment room, a home office, the den and even larger bedrooms.  These pieces are typically designed for comfort and functionality as well as style.

Sofas or couches are classified according to their use. Here are few of the types we carry at MyStyles2Go:

A sectional furniture piece has two or more components or sections that can be arranged and rearranged to make new configurations according to the taste of the user and the space in which it will be used. The sectional furniture is made up of several pieces that are joined together to form a complete sofa or couch. They can include ottoman’s, footrests, sleepers and recliners. The sectionals can serve as the focal point for the room. When used together secional couches and sofas can save both space and money.

Accent chairs can be modern-simple to traditional-elaborate pieces of furniture used to highlight a specific portion of a room, or to simply provide an additional seating. The placement of an accent chair should be used to “accent” a room by adding to the layout, design and décor of the space in which it is used.

For the office an executive office chair is designed for the comfort and use of office executives and managers for long hours of work. These chairs are specifically designed with higher backs and well padded bodies to support the back and the spine areas for prolonged periods of sitting. They are generally more comfortable than regular office chairs because of the extra padding and higher backrest. An executive office chair can also be custom fitted for people with pre-existing back and lumbar issues, while others have adjustable padding to fit the likings of the user. They are also used to complete the décor of a well-thought out and designed office.

At MyStyles2Go you can find sofas, couches, loveseats, office chairs and other seating to fit your budget, your tastes and your décor. We have styles, colors and choices to suit any of your needs.

Note: both chairs featured in this article (on sale this week) can be found at MyStyles2Go when you click on their picture.

The right lighting brings out the beauty of any decor. It can enhance moods, and create variety.

And the types of lighting fixtures available are endless. Take Ceiling lamps as an example:

Choosing the right ceiling lamps is one of the most important tasks in decorating your home. A ceiling lamp can either make or break your home’s ambiance depending on the kind of illumination it gives. Ceiling lamps vary; there are different shapes and sizes, forms and styles, each giving differing  amounts of light or illumination. Ceiling lamps are refered to as ambient  light, which means that they provide non-directional types of illumination  that help getrid of shadows that may otherwise make a room look dull.

Floor lamps are another option in decorating your home. Floor lamps illuminate spaces and provide accents to your living space. These are among the most common light fixtures in the house because of their height and adjustable bulb. Lighting floor lamps have an adjustable height that can illuminate the room sufficiently. These floor lamps can also make different shadows; dim lights that create drama or ambiance in a room, for example. Floor lamps are best placed in the corners of a room to create a maximum effect. The room will be lit from all sides without the whole space being too bright.

Contemporary table lamps can be a perfect “accent” to any room, often brightening up a drab or dark corner or space in a room. Table lamps are among the furniture accessories that give secondary lighting in the home. A table lamp may be placed at the end of tables, whether in the living room or bedroom. Table lamps can also be placed in reading rooms and in  bedrooms. The advantage of these table lamps is that they are portable and can illuminate corner areas well. They provide ambience and style to any décor.

Lighting is an essential enhancement in any decorating plan.  MyStyles2Go offers a variety of ceiling, floor and table lamps to fit any decorating theme.

Another culprit of office clutter is computer storage media such as CDs, DVDs and floppy disks.  Take the time to ensure each is properly labeled and placed in a protective file or case.  Categorize and alphabetize them for easy access.

If you have an office area that is commonly used by all family members, it can easily become cluttered with glasses, coffee cups, food wrappers and dirty dishes.  Since computer equipment can easily be damaged should something spill on it, it’s probably wise to not allow eating and drinking while using the computer.  This would lessen the clutter at the same time.  If you spend a considerable amount of time during the day in your office and your office space is large enough, provide for an area far from the computer and other electronic equipment where food and drink can be set without the fear of ruining equipment should a spill occur.

If you utilize a bulletin board, take the time to make sure all the items posted on it are current.  If not, take them down and file away or toss.  Make sure your calendar is always displaying the current month so you can see the month’s activities and appointments at a glance.

Office supplies have a way of easily cluttering up our workspace as well.  Take the extra time to clean out and organize desk drawers if necessary and make sure all office supplies have a home other than the top of your desk.

With some forethought, planning and discipline, your home office can become and stay productive, efficient and serene.

Launched in 2009, MyStyles2Go.com is your one-stop shop for contemporary home and office furniture at affordable prices without affecting quality, style or functionality. They offer a wide variety of stylish and inspiring collections from sofas, chairs and loungers, to ergonomic computer desks and office chairs, coffee and end tables, dining table sets and kids bedroom furniture. They also feature a complete line of outdoor furniture and accessories in various styles, textures and compositions. As an added bonus, the company provides free shipping to anywhere in the continental US.

“Our goal with these affiliations is to reach these diverse and passionate online communities of individuals with our contemporary and stylish home and office furnishings at reasonable prices,” stated Dina Bibas Levy, CEO of MyStyles2Go.com. “Our top quality furniture offers a modern look and feel that will complement any room of your house – including living and dining room, bedroom or office. Regardless of your individual tastes, MyStyles2Go.com has something for everyone!”

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1) Use separate phone line.

Whether it is a cell phone or an additional land line, make sure that it is always answered professionally and that it has voice mail. There is nothing worse than calling a number listed for a business and having it answered with just a “hello” or “yeah” or worse yet, never answered at all. Remember that you are the voice of your business.

2) Work in your office only.

You don’t allow the kids to keep their projects on the kitchen table or your husband to keep his sports magazines in the Den. Don’t allow your work to take over your family’s space.

3) Set reasonable work hours.

Nothing drains a home business owner faster than not knowing when to leave work. It is a common problem because the work is so easily accessible, but be diligent and realistic about the number of hours you can and should work each day.

4) Once you set your hours – stick to them.

Treat your work at home just as you did your work outside the home. Get up, get dressed, and arrive at your office on time and then also remember to leave on time. Staying on a schedule is the best way to ensure that you won’t burn out.

5) Consider getting a PO Box for your business address.

Having a separate address for your business mail will help you keep it apart from your home mail as well as give you a reason to take a break and get out of the house. It is also a very good idea to maintain your safety since your address goes on your business cards and possibly your website.

6) Get the right equipment.

Invest in the best equipment your budget can afford. Buy a quality office chair (your back will thank you), Upgrade your computer, get a good quality printer/copier, get a DSL line, and make sure your software is up to date. There is nothing more frustrating than dealing with slow, outdated, and under performing office equipment – so just don’t.

7) Move away from the computer.

Take regular breaks to get up and stretch, get a drink, or step outside for moment. Eat lunch away from your office. A change of scenery will do wonders for your mental and physical well-being

Stay up to date.

Subscribe to your industry journals and make a day for professional development. Don’t get stale or become out of touch with what’s new and exciting in your field. If you like to write – contribute to your journals or online forums and become a thought leader for your industry, that way you can make the trends instead of trying to keep up with them.

9) Don’t Isolate.

All work and no play really does make for a dull person. Join your local Chamber of Commerce and professional groups and get yourself out of the office once in a while.

10) Make your office a space that you enjoy working in.

Paint, buy new furniture, put up pictures, bring in plants, or do whatever will make your space one you enjoy. A word of caution, moving the play station and TV to your office probably isn’t a good idea – remember that this is your work space and really should be the only thing you do in it.

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