Shopping for your home office
Find a space in your apt/house that you can carve out as your office…..make sure there is room for computer and equipment including a printer/scanner…and fax machine especially if dealing with International business. Plan the space out so there is room for files that you will need to have out at your disposal and then files that you may need to store. While it is best to keep as little paper as possible….it does become necessary when researching and preparing for certain business proposals.
Next pick a color scheme that compliments the living space around it and shop for the best furniture accessories and supplies. Make a statement with your new space that reflects the image you would like to project for you and your business!
Best home office furniture and supplies:
West Elm: desks, chairs and file cabinets they call “niche chic”
Leather swivel chair $299; large New Bond desk $399; Parsons desk with drawer $299 or mini Parsons desk $199
112 west 18th Street (212.929.4464)
Crate and Barrel: great looks such as the Drake Desk at $399 or the Puzzle Desk $199; puzzle bookcase set from $99-$379; Pullman leather side chairs at $199 look expensive and are very durable …. look great next to glass table too.
650 Madison Avenue (212.308.0011) 611 Broadway (212.780-0004)
A.I.Freidman: Unique chairs, and art tables …art supplies are good too!
44 West 18th street 212.243.9000 or 173 Madison (33/34th) (212.679.2454)
Sam Flax: great leather document folder…the Fiorentina doc folder $57.50; best presentation of notebooks, journals etc…The Moleskin Collection 2009 has fabulous assortment of notebooks for daily use…my favorite is the moleskin Cahier pocket squared journal….set of 3 for $10; good desk accessories; modern laptop case from Knomo …..The London Laptop Bag $88-$108
12 West 20th Street (212.620.3000) 900 Third Ave. /54th & 55th (212.813.6666)
The Container Store: great for filing bins and organizers
725 Lexington at 57th Street (no phone), 629 6th Avenue at 18th (212.366.4200)
Staples: basic supplies Catalog- 1.800.staples
Paper Presentations: Pretty supplies …you know you are a Tomatoe if you shop here ……can you tell this is one of my favorite stores?
23 west 18th Street (212.463.7035)
Now that your home office looks divine …..your business will be oh so fine!
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