Create A Nook Office

Would you love to have a room designated for your home office, but don’t have the space? Having an extra room that can be dedicated for a home office in today’s small space living is just not happening. But that does not mean you can’t have a really cool “work space.” You can carve out a spot in almost any room. Here are some “Nook Offices” to explore.

A great place to spotlight a Nook Office is behind your sofa in the living room.

Douglas Wood Desk

Even while you are working you catch the news or the game's tip-off on the flat screen TV. Streaming from your laptop was never so convenient and when you are finished, the laptop can be stored in the desk drawer to keep the top uncluttered. The desk also works as a sofa table when not in use. What a great place for drinks and hors d’oeuvres.

How about a bedroom nook? Many apartments and homes have small spaces much like this 42” alcove.

This desk’s small width and light scale works great without dominating the opening. The surf blue color scheme gives energy to this nook. Get in the mood for traveling with a contemporary world map wall graphic. Find hanging wall files at Amazon.

This is Command Central in your kitchen. You can easily add to your grocery list,  pay bills online or check on a recipe. This homeowner decided to use part of the pantry for their nook office.

Douglas Wood Desk

Nook Offices can go almost anywhere. The guest room closet is an ideal space. The ability to close the space off when you are not using it is a bonus. Also your guest will probably enjoy having access to the computer to connect with Netflix and stream to your Smart TV. You can find this DIY Chalkboard Calendar at Overstock.

Desk lamps we love!

Hayneedle Desk Lamps

So every home has a spot waiting to “go to work.” All you need is a space about 40” wide and 24” deep and start multi-tasking. Go look at your home and see where you can nook it.

Five Ideas for Your Tax Refund

There’s nothing like that feeling you get when the bottom line shows REFUND. Is it relief? Is it winning? Either way WOW comes to mind. So, how do people use that tax refund. The average tax refund in 2015 is estimated to be anywhere between $3000 and $3500. Whether you get a big or small refund you can use these ideas to savory the moment.

Here are five suggestions that have good karma.

Pay Down Debt-About 46% of US households have some type of consumer debit outside their mortgages, so you should use part of your tax refund to work that balance down.

Save for a Rainy Day-A rainy day fund is reserved money set aide for times when regular income is interfered with, such as a job lost or an illness. It always a good idea to have emergency cash fund because it will minimize borrowing money. 

No baseball for six weeks

Give to Someone in Need-There’s a good chance you did not get this far in life without help from someone, most likely your parents or other family members. Their generosity is cause for celebration and a great way to do that is to pass it on - Pay it forward. Local charities have a sense of “taking care of our own.” Check out food banks. They do a lot with a little dollar amount.

Community Garden

Splurge on Something - For some this could be going out to eat for dinner with friends, maybe a small bouquet of flowers for your house or even a fancy box of chocolates. It does not have to cost much, as long as it is something you enjoy and use up. It’s all about appreciating the moment. But if you have the big refund maybe a weekend away would be perfect.

Invest in Something That Will Brings You Enjoyment for a Long Time- Maybe a new dining table and chairs or perhaps a desk for a home office space. Nothing feels better than having a dedicated space for hobbies and work. Here’s a hip desk from Walker Edison, the Soreno desk.

Soreno L-Shaped Computer Desk