Creating an Inviting Waiting Room for Your Business
July 31, 2012
Creating an inviting waiting room at the office requires a few basics so visitors feel welcome. Don’t let guests get bored while sitting in uncomfortable chairs. Create a space that makes a good first impression by considering providing anything from reading material to water for guests to enjoy while they wait. By choosing the right seating and storage items any wait can go by in a flash.
Comfortable and stylish seating is a must for the waiting room. Look for chairs that provide a plush place to sit and have a design that works well with the rest of the office decor. Consider a chair upholstered in leather with a metal frame for a modern, sleek look. For a more traditional space consider something with classic details like a warm, wood frame.
Keep any seating area organized with a wall-mounted magazine rack. Magazine racks with several different compartments make magazines easy to browse, and it create a cleaner look than storing them on a table. The wall mounted design is a great space saver, and some can also be used for pamphlets.
Another wall mounted storage accessory that everyone will appreciate is a coat rack. This way people have a place to leave their jackets when they walk in the door. For a larger waiting room you can even add a free standing coat rack.
For an added complimentary touch put out a water dispenser and some plastic cups so visitors can grab a drink while they wait. Don’t forget to add a small trash can for when guests are done with their drink. Add a small table and you’re waiting area is ready to receive visitors. By adding a few thoughtful touches any office can make a great first impression.
Making The Most Of Unused Space with Over the Door Shoe Racks
July 19, 2012
When moving into your first apartment it’s not unusual to find yourself short on storage space. Making the most of every bit of storage space is a must and sometimes it requires some thinking outside the box.
Organize Your Golf Equipment
July 17, 2012
This article is for all you golfers out there. Are you tired of propping your golf bag up and having it fall over? Are you often in search of your golf glove, shoes or spare tees? What is the best way to store your golf equipment so it stays protected and out of the way? Here are my favorite solutions:
- Off the Ground – consider a wall-mounted rack that can hold two golf bags and two pair of shoes. It doesn’t take up floor space, and keeps the bags flush against the wall. This is typically the least expensive solution.
- Need Flexibility? – try a free-standing rack. It compactly stores two golf bags, and it has several shelves for shoes, towels, etc. and a bin for loose balls and tees. Not only is this a great design, but if you want to move it from the garage to the basement during the winter…no problem. Since it is not bolted down, you can move it as you like.
- Available Seating – a more elaborate version of the free-standing rack includes a bench that you can sit on to change your shoes.
- Off-Season– If you need the extra space in the garage for winter gear, or if you would prefer to keep your golf equipment out of the cold, then a free-standing rack is your best solution.
Remember, a place for everything and everything in its place. Golf equipment is no exception. If you have a dedicated spot to store it, you will not only maximize your space, but you will protect your gear.
Donna Lindley, Certified Professional Organizer and owner of Rochester Hills, MI-based Organize Your World, Inc