Getting the Most of our Square Footage

We all wish we have all the money to buy a home here in the city that have enough living space. However we have to pay for square footage and it is not cheap! For people on a budget like me, we now have a choice of having enough space by living in the suburbs or staying in a smaller place in the city. If you want to enjoy the amenities and have less travel time, living in the city is the choice. If you are living in a studio or using or living room as a guest room, or a guest room doubles as your study, you don't have to live in a cramp space, the answer is multifunctional furniture and clever storage solutions.

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Computer Furniture

If your living room, dining room or bedroom doubles as your home office it helps to get furniture that conceals your office equipment and computer peripherals. It is easier to use a room for different purposes  by keeping things hidden away while not in use.  Get a computer cabinet and none would know it was even there once the cabinet doors are closed.


The Abbey Oak Laptop Cabinet has spacious storage for holding your laptop computer behind drop-lid work surface. It also has adjustable shelf behind lower doors.


 The full upper shelf provides additional storage.
If you'd rather not have anything to do with drop down work surfaces, and want more storage, try the Homestead Compact Office Cabinet and Hutch. It includes file drawer that accommodates letter or legal size files. The file drawer accomodates letter or legal size files. It also has a keyboard with ball bearing drawer guides that fully extend and a printer shelf CPU compartment - with one adjustable shelf,  as well as a small storage drawer.  The hutch has three wire management holes, 2 small three slotted pigeon hole organizers, and three slot letter organizer-slots.


If you want more storage space in your computer armoire, or want a more horizontal spread of storage space so everything would be within reach, try the Chocolate Patina Computer Armoire. It ship fully assembled. The bifold doors open to a spacious monitor compartment with adjustable shelf and a  pullout tray with upper work/writing surface and lower keyboard/mouse platform.It has  compartments for tower CPU and printer/media.The storage cabinet has adjustable shelf and measures. Below it is a drawer with pencil tray and utility drawer with adjustable dividers. It also has a file drawer  plus cable accessible throughout.



If you don't have enough floor space for an laptop cabinet, a hutch or a computer armoire, try the ATLANTIC METAL Wall-Mount Laptop Computer Cabinet. It keeps laptop completely secure when not in use. The sturdy 20-gauge steel unit includes an electronic coded lock that can be programmed to have one user and one administrator. The fold-down door has a rubber pad and security strap. It also includes cell phone and camera holders.


Stylish File Cabinet

Are you tired of clutter? Are you frustrated of spending hours to look for one document ? Why not organized your important documents, bills and other stuff in the Home Office File Cabinet? It has two storage drawers and a file drawer. This gorgeous item will be essential part of your home office and can blend easily with other home furniture if your living room doubles as your home office. It will make your home office feel warm and inviting rather than industrial and clunky. Despite the rise in the electronic data keeping systems there are still important documents that you need to keep like the deed to the house, sign contracts and bills that need to be paid. A regular space for keeping important objects and documents makes it easier for you to locate them when the need to remember them arises.

    If a black or a white finish would fit better with your decor try the Oxford File Cabinet With Pull out Shelf. It has two spacious file drawers that will hold all of your important documents and a pull-out shelf that is perfect for when you need more desk space. With its clean-lined design, you can be sure that it will blend easily with your home office. The file drawers easily adjust to fit letter- and legal-size papers.

    Compact Office Cabinet

    If your using one corner of your living room or dining room as an office it would help if you have the Bedford Compact Office Cabinet that is available in White or Ebony Finish.  It has brushed nickel finish hardware, framed doors, base molding and adjustable shelf. There are full extension drawer glides on the keyboard / laptop tray, file drawer, printer shelf.  The Bedford Compact Office Cabinet provides easy access and extra work space. Its file cabinet accommodates legal and letter size. It has convenient wire management openings. The CPU tower storage is no problem for desktop users when removing the adjustable shelf. The full wrap around double hinged doors fold all the way back on sides so they won't be on your way when your using it.


    If warm oak would fit with your color scheme better, try the Homestead Compact Office Cabinet. It has a file drawer that accommodates letter or legal size files. It also has a keyboard with ball bearing drawer guides that fully extends. It accommodates  a printer and also has a CPU compartment.

    Hidden Hamper

    Are you looking for ways to conveniently hide your laundry in style? The tilt-out design of the Hampton Bay 26 Inch White Double Tilt Out Hamper allows you store your dirty laundry out of sight.  This traditionally designed wooden hamper will withstand frequent, heavy use.  It has a washable cotton lining held in place by Velcro. It also has stylish details like recessed panels and bun feet so you can bring style to your bathroom with a traditional wooden hamper. It also works great as a recycling bin.




    If you are handy enough to change one of your vanity's door to a bottom hinged cabinet door then the KV Tilt Out Wire Hamper is a good option. It attaches to a bottom hinged cabinet door and allows you to open the door and access the basket in one easy motion.



    If you don't have a bottom hinged cabinet door and don't have the skills to alter your existing cabinet door then why not consider the Rev-A-Shelf HPRV-1520 S Pull-Out Polymer Hamper? It will also do the work of keeping your dirty laundry out of sight.

    Hidden Trash Receptacle

    Do you want to hide your trash from your toddlers busy hands? Are you tired at staring at the unsightly look of the garbage bin on your kitchen floor? Why not hide them in style while gaining extra workspace and storage at the same time? The Kitchen Cart with Pantry is a kitchen work center, pantry and trash receptacle in one! Constructed from durable particle board with a solid hardwood butcher block top, this versatile portable kitchen island will increase efficiency in your kitchen. This kitchen cart and island features a tilt-out compartment to accommodate a 13-gallon waste basket and a built-in pantry to store your canned foods, packages and spices. For additional convenience, the kitchen work center includes three drawers to store your dish towels, napkins and kitchen utensils. Hidden casters behind a real hardwood skirt offer smooth and easy mobility - plus, the kitchen cart only weighs 57 lbs!

    If you don't have enough floor space for an island, you can put your trash bin inside one of your kitchen cabinets. Try Rev-A-Shelf 35Qt Pull-Out Waste Bin with Lid. This durable pullout waste container would keep your trash out of sight.

    Trash Hideaway

    Do you want to a trash receptacle that would keep your area clean while adding style to the ambiance of you outdoor? The durable contemporary design of Suncast GHW1732 Resin Wicker Trash Hideaway looks great on patio. It has a latching lid, and a solid bottom panel. No need to be embarrassed at the unsightly look of your trash bin.Your guests at your barbecue party can throw their paper plates and paper cups without feeling squeamish because of its stay-dry design.


    Hidden Hose Reel

    Want to hide those unsightly hose in your yard? The durable Suncast Mocha Wicker Hose Reel
    which conceals hose and reel might be a great idea. You can keep up to 175-Foot of 5/8-Inch hose beautifully organized.  It features Slide Trak Hose guide that make winding and unwinding hose easier. It comes fully assembled so you will just enjoy the contemporary design and functionality of the Hose Reel right away.

    Wednesday, April 27, 2011

    The Portable Instant Picnic Table

    Do you bring your kids to a picnic regularly? Instead of bringing a picnic blanket why not bring a portable instant picnic table so you could enjoy your lunch more comfortably. Try the Portable Instant Picnic Table. You will have an easy to set-up portable picnic table that provide sturdy seating for up to four adults. The best thing about it is the table and benches transport fully assembled in the included duffle bag and their accordion-style frames unfold and lock into place without any tools. The tabletop easily accommodates four plates and two serving platters and it has four integrated cup holders and four attached elastic bands that keep utensils and plate stationery. What's more the benches are positioned 36" apart so you have room stretched  your legs.
    The Portable Instant Picnic Table.

    The Foldaway Patio Table and Chairs

    If you are also using your patio for your child's outdoor play where he or she can ride his bike or spread a Playhut 3-in-1 Sports Arcade, having the Foldaway Patio Table And Chairs is a good idea. The patio table set with six chairs stows under the tabletop for unobtrusive storage. The tabletop leaves fold down and the folding chairs stack neatly between the table legs, allowing the entire set to be stored in less than 9' sq. of patio space. The weatherproof set is made from Brazilian eucalyptus that's 30% harder than mahogany and its natural oils and tight grain prevent damage from rain, mold, and termites. The oval tabletop provides ample room for six adults and the chairs' backrests and seats provide comfort and stability.
    The Foldaway Patio Table And Chairs.