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Top 4 functions of a Great Reception Area

Published on: Author: Anne Langton

For many businesses, the reception area is an afterthought.  That is after…the employees and executives have been assigned their work space…after the lunch room has been suitably stocked with snacks…and after the meeting rooms have been equipped with state of the art communication tools. We all know what is said about “first impressions”.  For a… Continue reading

Differences between Interior Designers + Interior Decorators

Published on: Author: Anne Langton

. I shape up office space.  I am an interior designer.  Often I am asked what are the differences between interior designers and interior decorators?  As an interior designer, I have a high regard for many decorators.  Many are talented creative individuals but there is a difference.  Here is a link to see how the National Council for Interior… Continue reading

Tragedies of the Past impact Today’s Office Interiors

Published on: Author: Anne Langton

Imitation leather covered the walls, satin lined the ceiling, furniture was upholstered in Zebra stripes and fake palm trees circled the dance floor.  Just 2 days after Thanksgiving, the Holy Cross football team upset Boston College at Fenway Park earlier in the day.  It was November 28, 1942 and the Cocoa Nut Grove restaurant/dance hall… Continue reading

Office Colors that Work

Published on: Author: Anne Langton

No matter how complicated an office design may be, the color scheme gets everyone’s attention…and opinion.  Selecting office colors that work can be challenging.  That’s because color is a funny thing…it is metamorphic, relative and personal. METAMORPHIC ? Yep…it changes like the weather!  Literally.  More accurately it is our “perception” of color that changes.  For… Continue reading

Designing a Custom Reception Desk

Published on: Author: Anne Langton

Do you hear the word “custom” and automatically assume it will break the bank?  Sure many times “custom designed” can be synonymous with high end products but sometimes a custom designed piece of furniture costs less than its manufactured assembly line counterpart!  If a furniture solution has size limitations or unique requirements…custom designed could be… Continue reading

Color Trends in Decorating for 2013

Published on: Author: Anne Langton

Color trends are a funny thing…especially when it comes to interior decorating and current fashion.  There is a huge industry devoted to determining what color hues, shades and tones will be OUR favorites of each given season.  Unbelievably these trends can be determined by current events, global economic health and even popular museum exhibits.  It… Continue reading

Window Treatments: Tips, Warnings and Advice

Published on: Author: Anne Langton

Hopefully you are lucky enough to have windows in your work space whether it is located in a home or business office.  The next question is always…and what do I do with these windows?  Styles and products in the window treatment industry have changed due to new materials and technology but today, as in decades… Continue reading

Choosing the Perfect Desk for Your Office

Published on: Author: Anne Langton

Twenty years ago, when it came to selecting a desk, our options were pretty limited.  If it were for the home it was wood furniture measuring 48″ x 24″.  If it were for the corporate executive, the desk measured 36″ x 72″ and corporate positions of lesser status had a desk that measured 30″ x 60″. Oh and… Continue reading

A Standing Desk?

Published on: Author: Anne Langton

There is a new phenomenon taking place in the world of home and business offices.  It is called “Sit Stand” desks or simply put it is an adjustable height desk.  The research and popularity of these desks are indisputable.  Herman Miller, long time researching giant and provider of high end office furniture explains the valid… Continue reading

3 Myths About Hanging Pictures or Artwork

Published on: Author: Anne Langton

Working as an interior designer for many years has exposed me to some interesting concepts that people have when it comes to hanging pictures, photographs or any type of artwork.  I think we can all agree that wall art of any kind can be the finishing touch in an interior space.  Truthfully, I believe there… Continue reading