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arnasati July 27th, 2010

Running a business is not only time consuming and stressful, it’s can also be confusing. There are so many factors you have to weigh before you make any decisions that you can quickly find yourself burnt out and looking for help. Well, it’s a good thing you’re here because help is on the way. It may seem like something negligible but when you are starting your business or looking for way to improve the one you have, one thing often gets overlooked. This can be an expensive mistake. We’re talking about office furniture.

People who hate their jobs and hate the position in which they are forced to work in often don’t even try when it comes to going above and beyond the call of duty. Why should they? If you don’t care about their surroundings, your workers aren’t going to be very likely to care about your end product. A happy employee produces much better product.

Just thinking about it is depressing so how do you think your employees feel when they have to spend hours upon hours cooped up in a place like that? They may feel as if you don’t care how whether they are comfortable or not. This kind of thinking can lead to lower outputs.

There is also the overall atmosphere of the company to consider if you are picking out furnishings for the office. If things look run down and in disrepair how do you think that reflects your business? Try to consider what kind of feeling you want to project for your company and use your furniture to imprint that on anyone who enters, as well as your workers. For example, if your company sells flowers it might be a nice idea to get furnishings in natural colors. Green will put individuals in a green mood and thus further your agenda.

The durability of your furniture pieces is also something you should keep in mind. Will that high gloss polish work if employees are working with something slippery? Should you have stone edges on your tables when employees work with balloons? Of course not! Instead you should ensure that your furnishing match the needs of your work environment.

Another thing to consider is print. When you are choosing furniture that will be in the office space try to remember that really busy or confusing patterns tend to hurt your employees. The heavier the pattern the harder it can be for some people to concentrate. A little touch of the complex can be nice but don’t go overboard!

Insects and rodents can be a problem in any office. If you don’t know what kind of pests frequent the area, you should find out. In addition, you should find out if any of them prefer a certain kind of food or nesting site and steer clear of any furniture that may provide those.

In conclusion, the office furniture you decide to buy for your place of business has a great deal of impact on your bottom line. Things you may not consider important can build up and make your offices hard to deal with. Instead you should take care when you purchase and reflect hard on the options and what works best for you.

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arnasati May 20th, 2010

Worried to put the light on the wet areas, such as a bathroom? No need anymore. Now there are lights specifically made for areas like this.

Adjusting the lighting for areas that are often exposed to water splashes, it is often inconvenient. The reason is seemed too risky if we need to place the lamp in such areas. Splashing water can broke the lamp, and dangerous to the health and safety.

Nowadays electronic technology allows all matters relating to the arrangement of lighting in a bathroom can be realized safely. Now available in market, type of lamp that includes protection against splash water and dust.

Actually that lights are not much different with the lights in general. Both types of lights and designs. You can choose many design options which beautiful, unique, and even luxury. The difference lies in its protection, against dust and splashing water. Protection is characterized by the Index of Protection (IP) of dust and water.

IP consists of two numbers. These number show the level of protection provided against an object, from external interference. The first digit indicates protection against dust and other solids material. While the second number indicates protection against liquids.

Well, lights for wet areas usually have a number of IP 54. Number 5 means the lights are protected from dust. Figure 4 means the lights are protected from splashing water from all directions. With the guarantee of such protection, no longer need to worry about putting lights in wet areas. So the Sink or shower area can also lit by the lamp.

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arnasati May 18th, 2010

The material that used for kitchen set should be durable. Materials must be strong, resistant to fire and water.

Material that can be used for filing cabinets are wood. The type could be solid wood or processed wood. The use of processed wood including plywood and plywood multiplex. Thickness from 3mm to 18mm. The top can be given a layer of teak with 3mm thick.

For the inner side of cabinet, we can use the top layer of melaminto wood which has white color with a thickness of 1mm and 3mm. It doesn’t need finishing because melaminto not a layer of natural wood. This wood does not have pores, so it is easy to clean and resistant against humidity. Pure white color that makes the shelves look much brighter.

Blockteak or blockboard can also be an option. This is a wood consisting of layers of teak on the outside and solid wood pieces in the middle. This wooden slabs have the same size with plywood, which 120cmx240cm with thickness 15mm, and 18mm. Blockboard or Blockteak consisting of one side and two side.

There are also MDF (Medium Density Fiber) and HDF (High Density Fiber), type of wood which have material from pressed wood. This type of wood must be layered with HPL (High Laminated Press) for finishing.

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arnasati May 16th, 2010

If you are looking for flooring material from wood, this wood is worth to be considered. Its profile really looks like wood, its strength level is also high. This wood is antitermite, water resistant, and resist to all weather.

Synthetic wood are actually made from wood as well. More precisely bamboo powder and wood powder. Both powders are blended with natural fiber and chemical fiber.

As an alternative material, synthetic wood look like ordinary wood. In fact, this synthetic wood relatively has more advantage than natural wood. This synthetic wood can support load up to 650 lbs.

In addition to its ability to support the load, the synthesis of wood can be used for various functions, durable, and have low maintenance costs. Synthetic wood made in order to not easily broken, rusted, cracked, and resistant to pests. The installation was very easy, and does not require special equipment.
Synthetic Wood: Water Resistant, Anti Termite, Weather Resistant

To put it as a floor, wooden planks are sold per piece that can be installed directly on the floor by glued on its surface, or using a special bracket. It’s the same if you want to use this synthetic wood as a wall. It can use the framework, or can be directly affixed to the wall as a decorative element.

Wood synthesis sold with price range of USD 28 per piece available in various colors and textures. Wood can be directly used without having to be finishing again. The surfaces was relatively smooth and has been equipped with anti-skid texture so it can minimize the potential for harm.

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arnasati May 14th, 2010

More hygienic and scratch resistance. That is, one of the benefits of solid surface. Attractive colors, but as beautiful as marble or granite.

In recent years, come up a new material which used as the top table kitchen set. It called Solid surface. It has various advantages, solid surface has a more varied look than marble.

Besides having diverse look, solid surface is more hygienic. The reason is that this material has non porous characteristic. The pores on the top table kitchen set, can be a place for growth and development of germs and bacteria. This is caused by dirt from the rest of the food that is absorbed and precipitated in the pores. As a result top table can also be contaminated with bacteria.

From the technical side of the setting up, solid surface gives better results. By contrast, the granite or marble which left mark in the form of a line, at a joint point between pieces, solid surface did not leave a mark. These conditions create a kitchen set appear more neat. Moreover, this synthetic material can be ordered according to size and need. If any wish, using the solid surface can made kitchen table without the joint top.

Just polish if scratched

Besides some advantages mentioned above, there’s more solid advantage of this surface, including: heat-resistant, non-flammable, easy to set up (flexible) forming a thermal method (heated first), and scratch resistance. However, it does not mean absolutely no solid surface can be damaged by heat or scratches, or broken due to impact of high pressure.

As a scratch resistant material, this does not mean solid surface can not be scratched altogether. Solid surface can be scratched by sharp objects. However, if the scratches are not too deep, it can be removed by polishing.

Simply re-polished, then solid surface will be smooth and shiny again. And it was an easy way, such as car paint polish.

In daily activities, solid surface is very easy in maintenance. Eliminate stains on it can be done only with clean using a damp cloth. Cleaning fluid can be used if needed.

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arnasati May 10th, 2010

Monochromatic color is the color that comes from a combination of one color, but have different values and intensities. So it seemed to produce a gradation of color.

Therefore, Because it composed from one color only, you need to need to consider tone elements in combining monochromatic color. The result, gradations created from dark gray to light gray, like the bathroom in the next photo.

In some designs of houses, this monochromatic color became popular when the style of “minimalism” become trend. Until now, several architects and space designers still use it diligently.

In the bathroom at the photo, monochromatic color made gradation from dark to light areas inside out. It was applied in the room wall.

To eliminate the bored impression, the bathroom designer, put some room accessories, such as paintings on the walls, and green plants in some corner of the room. Thus created a bathroom that is not only fresh in the body, but also fresh in the eyes.

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arnasati May 6th, 2010

Bringing a special atmosphere to the bathroom do not always need expensive cost. Eveb the simple things can also bring something special.

When you hear the words luxury, you must have an imagination of exclusive items with expensive price. Maybe it was true, although not always right. The assumption is, however some luxury items was made from the simple basic materials. It means that, if you want, you can make your own impression of luxury with simple material.

One thing that can be made luxurious is bathroom. To make the impression of a luxury bathroom, use a sanitary which usually used on “luxury” bathroom. For example fill the bathroom with bathtub, shower, toilet, and sink. Of course, do not underestimate the looks. We recommend to use the bathroom sanitary with the latest design.

After all the sanitary device is place, decorate the bathroom. Add a few accessories to add functionality, or simply beautify. Such as adding a bench, carpet, other furniture, lighting, and also accessories such as paintings or other artwork. Now, if necessary, you may also add entertainment facilities such as televisions, audio equipment, or phone.

This is the practical way:

* To decorate areas of the floor, carpet or rug can be added to the dry areas. Use color and texture that can bring the atmosphere.
* Complete bathroom with a few potted plants or flowers vase. Itspresence will make the bathroom become fresh.
* The design of lighting system from the outset. Build the installation coincided with the process of making the bathroom. That way, any electrical installation can be hidden behind a wall. It’s the same if you want to add audio and video devices in the bathroom.
* If there is more room, add furniture like a bench, and complete with a pillow. The bench should be placed in dry areas.
* Expose the beauty of bath fixtures, such as towels, bath and other devices. Add the element of aromatherapy so the bathroom becomes fragrant and can make the body become more relaxed.

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arnasati May 2nd, 2010

What is the function of sleep light on the bedside table? The answer for this question will determine whether we actually need such lights, or not.

Many people did not arrange their bedroom based on need, but because following trends, or imitate photos in magazines, books or the Internet. One example is the placement of light sleep. Perhaps you are one who have opinion, that the bedroom would feel incomplete if not decorated with bedside tables and sleep lamp to on it.

In fact, the people who put the lights to sleep, probably never use it. The reason is they always turn off all lights when sleeping. If so, what’s the point, right, to put the sleeping lamp?

Sleep light is usually made glowing dim. For those who could not sleep in darkness, the light is clearly useful. The light was not too bright, so it make the eyes more relaxed.

For those who regularly read before sleep, bed lamp actually does not fit. The light was too dark to illuminate a book or magazine. It could even make the eyes tired. If the lights are indeed  to placed as a reading lamp, we recommend choosing a lamp which was made for that purpose.

If you want safe, choose sleep light which equipped with dimmer. So it can be arranged according to needs, when used to read, adjust the intensity of the light so much brighter. When it came time to sleep, set the dimmer to make less luminous intensity.

If it does not require light during sleep, also rarely read before bed, why put the sleep lights? Simply place just one general light in the bedroom. The space that is used to place the sleep lights, can be used to place other objects, which are better suited to your needs and your habits.

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arnasati April 21st, 2010

Nowadays, the kitchen can be a multifunctional place. Not just for cooking and dining, even work could be done here. Want to know what kitchen could be the work place?

The kitchen that we can see in this photo is located on land measuring 20ft x 20ft. Created with modern design with island in the middle. Modern impression also comes from the choice of color, black and white, eternal mix that never become obsolete. Also equipped with an extra counter top, on one side of the kitchen. These extra counter top could have many functions.

Equipped with two chairs, this area could be just a sitting area. Can also be food and breakfast table. Even used to work. Bring piles of office working files and laptop, then start working here. So, while waiting for the food cooked, we can tamper with the work. Began to feel bored? Leave for a moment to drink and eat snacks. Exciting, right?

There are a few things to note, if you want to make the kitchen as well as a comfortable work area. First, we have always maintained cleanliness and neatness. You can not work in a messy, dirty and smell place. That’s why, once finished cooking you should immediately clean up and clean working table. Thus, we can use it anytime to work.

One again, adequate lighting must be available. As can be seen in this photo, the lighting is enough to make Doing Activities in a room more comfortable. From the view of seat design, this kitchen is not really ideal for working in a long time. Because, your back would stiff very soon. Working while waiting for the cooking, approximately 15-45 minutes is still possible, if more than that it’s not recommended.

Well, if you want to make the kitchen as well as work place, where you will spend some time there, note the selection of furniture. For example is the seats. Comfortable chairs would make a mood to work much better. Want to make a kitchen at home as well as work place? Hopefully this one kitchen can be one of inspiration.

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arnasati April 2nd, 2010

General lighting, seems to be something that must exist in every room. In the bedroom, general lighting with low intensity can make the atmosphere become more romantic.

In simple words, general lighting can be interpreted as lighting designed to illuminate the whole room. Usually to meet these lighting functions, downlight lamp used in the center of the ceiling of the room. The intensity of light used is also relatively bright.

Well, general lighting is usually “must” exist in every room, not least in the bedroom. In this bedroom, there are 14 downlights points which actually serves as general lighting in the room. However, because of low light intensity, then the Fourteenth downlight point it seemed to function as decorative lighting in the room.

Actually, the presence of 14 lights point there because the owner was not like too much bright light in his bedroom. He Preferred bedroom with dim lights. That is, he said, could make the eyes more relaxed and improve the quality of rest.

The selected light is a reddish light. Thus, it can create a warm atmosphere. This is also the warm atmosphere created by using shades of wood elements in the room. This decorative element wood nuances can be seen between the headboard area made of teak wood.

The presence of natural elements such as wood, was believed to give a touch of comfort (cozy) in a room. And if they are supported with good room lighting system, these elements can make a room more romantic.

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