Office store super retailers carry big
inventories of ready-to-assemble furniture and
accessories. But to get fresh ideas, venture
into specialty shops, offline and online. Even
if you don’t buy, these places will lift your
imagination about new choices for today’s home
offices.
“Consumers will have fun shopping for home
office furnishings,” says Jackie Hirschhaut,
vice president of the American Furniture
Manufacturers Association (AFMA). “Never before
has there been such an outstanding selection of
creative, stylish and highly functional pieces
for the home worker. And prices truly cover the
gamut, with something for every budget.”
To get a look at some of the newest trends in
home office furnishings, visit these Web sites:
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IKEA -- ready-to-assemble (RTA) furniture
with a Scandinavian style. Check out its
business furniture catalog for office design
inspiration.
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Lizell -- leather chairs, barrister
bookcases, cherry wood furniture.
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Techline -- modular workstations and
desks.
Furniture manufacturers that once catered
only to large corporations now welcome home
office customers that seek commercial-grade
furniture. And their product lines prove it.
Check out these Web sites:
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Herman Miller -- upscale, high price-tag
items with designs that will make your mouth
water.
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Haworth -- some ultra-contemporary
furnishings with imaginative designs.
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Knoll -- especially known for ergonomic
chairs and lighting options.
You’ll find creative ideas and unique options
for office furnishings in some unexpected
places. Give these Web sites a look:
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Crate & Barrel -- offers pine desks,
hardwood bookcases and computer armoires.
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Ethan Allen -- computer armoires and
office hideaways as well as traditional desks,
all at high-end prices.
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L.L. Bean -- think sturdy and functional,
just like the top-quality outdoor gear.
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Levenger -- modern furniture with a flair.
Check out the solid cherry book buggy on
wheels. It’s a mobile storage unit for books,
reference materials and supplies.
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Soho Access -- order individual pieces or
pre-configured collections.
