. 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
Are Business Cards overtaking you? Is tracking your business mileage a sporadic event? If you are looking to improve some ineffective work habits, Spring is a good time to review, renew and reboot! Here are 3 simple office organizing tips that just might make your office a bit more organized and ready to “spring” into… Continue reading
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
Dear Diary Dear Daily Planner, It appears things have become a little disorganized in my office of late. I know there are many good reasons for this myriad of messiness but I still don’t like it. I don’t think clearly. I waste time. But here is what I do know… The piles are the result… Continue reading
An office remodel or new work place design can be challenging but with experience and good advice, office renovations need not be a hair raising (or losing) process. Here are 5 tips for a successful office remodel. . TIP #1: Time is not your friend! Once the project begins, it will move VERY quickly. Electricians,… Continue reading
Effective office space planning requires preparation and thought. It is not just a matter of getting furniture to fit. In many ways, designing an office is very similar to organizing as office. Both are solution driven. Both work with stuff. Both require knowledge of how people function in the space and what they need to… Continue reading
As an office designer I believe that every office space should display some type of wall art. BUT every WALL need not have wall art! This is definitely a case where “less is more” Here are 5 tips for eye-popping office artwork that is sure to please. Tip # 1… Make it Relevant Avoid “generic… Continue reading
I’ve seen that doubtful look before. I get it when I show a client a meshed backed desk chair. It usually is followed by… “Does this mesh back offer support”? In 1994 Herman Miller, prominent manufacturer of office furniture rolled out an extra terrestrial looking chair called the Aeron chair. It used light weight plastic… Continue reading
As a professional organizer, I get asked many questions on how to set up the an organized file system. In actuality there really is no ONE system that works for everyone. Sometimes trial and error prove to be a huge part in coming up with the appropriate system. I have however discovered some things that… Continue reading
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