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May 2015 Newsletter

  

    

Greetings!  

    I have enjoyed seeing the trees leaf out, the flowers start to bloom and the grass get green (well -- maybe not so much the grass, now I have to mow!). If you're still doing some spring cleaning, maybe your desk is one of the areas needing help. Read the article below for some helpful tips.

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The Beautiful, Organized Desk

 

A desk often functions as the family work surface. Keeping it organized not only saves time and makes work more efficient, but the removal of clutter provides a more appealing home office environment.

 

Make a list of all supplies used for projects done at the desk. Group those items according to each task, and store them in desk drawers or portable organizers on the desktop surface. Keep the most frequently used items in the most easily accessible places, such as the top drawer. Reserve the desk top only for current projects.

 

trash binBe sure to keep a pretty trash bin within close proximity of the desk for convenience.

 

If you are in the market for a new desk, look for practical features that will facilitate organization and provide maximum comfort. Drawers need to slide easily and be equipped with drawer stops. Matte surfaces are preferable over glossy tops for reduced glare. Be sure the opening under the desk is sufficient to accommodate a comfortable work chair.

 

L-shaped desks provide a more comprehensive workstation, allowing a greater volume of work to be accomplished at a single session. In addition to providing more storage space, the L-shaped surface is better designed for multi-tasking.

 

Sliding chairs are the most practical, providing greater mobility than stationary chairs. Be sure to use a heavy-duty plastic floor mat under the chair area if the floor is carpeted.

 

A desk area requires dedicated task lighting. Some desks are equipped with their own lighting units. A desktop lamp or ceiling lights also do the job. If you are using a lamp, be sure to position it to focus the light directly on the work area.

 

An organized desk is not only functional, but beautiful, as well.

 

 

 

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Frequently Asked Questions 
* How can I organize my messy desk?
  • I always suggest the best way to organize your room, your cabinets, or your desk is to  take everything out and start over. Put back only what you need to use for tasks at that desk. It is so easy to stuff extra stuff in drawers and cabinets. Then it becomes a junk drawer not an organized desk. Find another home for what is left over or get rid of it. 

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Did You Know.. 
  • We have catalogs of furniture from which you can order, including desks. Excellent quality, superior style, and well-designed desks can make all the difference in your productivity and enjoyment of your work at your desk - whether it is your home desk or your work desk.
  • When looking for a desk, look for conveniences like a drop-front center drawer for your keyboard, a secretary pull out writing surface, a central locking system and cord management.

 

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  • Tilt the slats on your blinds up so the sunlight shines on your ceiling instead of on your rug or furniture. You won't notice your ceiling fading but you will notice the wood floor, your sofa, or your rug fading.
  • Tilting the slats up on your blinds also gives you more privacy if someone is trying to look in your window. And privacy can be personal privacy or preventing anyone from seeing what you might have to steal -- computers, TV's, etc. wood blinds
  • Be sure to mount your blinds so that double hung windows can tilt in for easy cleaning. Or so the screens on casement windows can come out without taking the blind and brackets down.

 

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I am the only interior designer in Lawrence specializing in window fashions.  We love to help you find solutions to your problems. These solutions can be beautiful, individualized, and practical.  They can solve your problems and still look extraordinarily stunning.  Or they can solve your problems and still look simple and unpretentious.  
 
The goal is to help you solve your challenge in the manner that fits your life style and your cravings. And although we do specialize in window fashions, we take a whole room approach.  We can help you with colors, furniture, flooring, and room arrangement.

Sincerely,
 
Jane Bateman
Jane Bateman Inc. 

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The Beautiful, Organized Desk
Frequently Asked Questions
Did You Know...
Monthly Tips
This Month's Special
Meet Jane
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