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Calm Working Spaces [Hardcover]

Lorrie Mack (Author)
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October 2000

Whether you are part of the home-working revolution and work at home full-time or simply need a well-structured place to do paperwork, Calm Working Spaces will help you to create a haven of peace and productivity.

First, you must find the right location. Whether you need to commandeer part of a room or can afford to convert an attic or garage into a purpose-designed office, Calm Working Spaces gives you all the options. And if you can't spare a room, this book will show you how you can convert awkward corners on landings and under stairs into dream offices.

The style section is full of innovative and exciting ideas to brighten up and personalize your work area. From color theory and aromatherapy to soundproofing and soft furnishings, use style to make your work space pleasing as well as efficient. Feng shui will help you create a sense of purposeful calm. Function features, too, with advice on buying a well-designed office chair, a flexible lighting system and efficient storage.

For anyone who has ever dreamt of spending all or part of the working week at home, Calm Working Spaces tells you how to create a work place that you will want to return to day after day.


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The title conjures up modern, minimal work areas, however Mack shows with color photographs a number of different design styles. She covers all aspects of setting up a work space at home, including planning, equipment, furniture, storage, and lighting as well as innovative ways to organize all the accouterments needed for the job. A resource list of furnishings, trade associations, and computer helplines is provided. Although Neal Zimmerman's Home Office Design (LJ 9/15/96) and Home Offices (LJ 1/98) continue to be excellent comprehensive guides on setting up a home office, this book, with its addition of feng shui and color therapy, should be purchased where there is a continued interest.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Lorrie Mack is a journalist and stylist specializing in home-interest subjects. Her books include Chairs, Cushions and Coverings, House Style, Living in Small Spaces, The Art of Home Conversion, and Making the Most of Work Spaces. She also writes for a number of consumer magazines including Homes & Gardens, Period Living, Homes and Ideas and Inspirations.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 176 pages
  • Publisher: HarperResource (October 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0688174620
  • ISBN-13: 978-0688174620
  • Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 9.2 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,423,468 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars I recommend this book to everyone., December 12, 2002
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Amy Hilliard (VA, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Calm Working Spaces (Hardcover)
This book gives very good general tips on designing and decorating your home office. The pictures are beautiful and show a wide variety of styles. The book describes the benefits of different types of furniture. It also gives you sources for where to get the products in the photos.

Bonus: It has a section titled "work-space basics" which give you tips for floor planning, safety (e.g. outlets and cords), heating and cooling, and security.

I recommend this book to any one who is setting up a home office or wants tips to refresh the home office they already have.

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