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A bookcase doesn’t have to be just for books!
September 11, 2017

A bookcase doesn’t have to be just for books!

There's great scope for versatility with our furniture here at Furniture in Fashion, and we would certainly urge you to resist simply using such pieces for the most obvious purposes. Consider your bookcase, for example – what possessions of yours could it display, besides your favourite novels? We’ve got some tips below to help you to come up with answers to this question. Get rid of unhelpful clutterThere could be various items around the rooms of your home that are unjustly concealed or simply look out of place. Perhaps a beautiful watercolour painting of your hometown has been left in the attic, or a gorgeous vase is in a teenager's bedroom, where it is often ignored. Gather all of those objects in the space where your bookcase is. Of course, you should also have, at close hand, all of the books that you intend to keep in your bookcase. This situation should help you to judge where you can place your tomes and the potential for complementing them with seemingly unrelated objects. Resist a top-heavy approachIf the number of books is actually relatively low given your bookcase's size, now is the time to look for the visually ‘heaviest’ of your gathered accessories. Place this...

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What kind of computer desk would be best for you?
September 6, 2017

What kind of computer desk would be best for you?

If you often spend time using a computer at home, having the right computer desk on which to display and use your machine can be crucial, not least given that this can help to ensure your comfort when you are spending many successive hours typing away.  Here are some tips for choosing the right computer desk. Consider your own priorities You might already have good ideas for what you would like in a desk. You might be eager to ensure that it is durable, and thus capable of withstanding regular, heavy use over a long period of time. A pleasing design could be a big priority for you, too - as could a relatively low price. Nonetheless, you may later find that as your search for the most suitable computer desk intensifies, some of these priorities are worth dropping, as some features might not be so necessary after all. Measure where you intend the computer desk to go If you are thinking of a particular space in which to place your desk, measure the dimensions of the space before you start shopping for a desk. If you are inexperienced with measuring in this way, you could sit in a standard chair and record the floor-to-knee distance. Allow...

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6 potential home office spots that you might not have considered
July 21, 2017

6 potential home office spots that you might not have considered

<metaLacking a spare bedroom in which to slot a hideaway computer desk and chair doesn’t need to be terminal to your ambitions to set up the complete home office. In fact, if you’re creative enough, you could have an office space basically anywhere in your humble abode. 6 potential home office spots that you might not have consideredPin It The closetIf you’re already living in a small space, a closet may seem like a big sacrifice. However, the nature of a closet as an already-defined space makes it a potentially great choice for a cosy little home office, and you’ve still got the option of using the space above the desk as conventional closet storage. A bookcaseThis may seem even more ambitious than a closet, but the built-in bookcases that are common in some homes may offer an obvious space in which to slot a computer and keyboard. There might even be scope to add a slide-out desktop that you can make disappear when you no longer need it.Next to the fireplaceMany homes have an awkward corner near the fireplace, into which you might normally be tempted to place a bookcase or even a chair. But a...

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