Last month, I decided to change my home office because it was in terrible need of organization and a face-lift. I know what I want in a office, I just have never taken the time to sit down and plan it all out.
The first things I knew I needed were a new desk, desk chair, filing cabinets, and media station. I had a set budget of what I wanted to drop and truly didn't want to surpass it. I went to Staples and Office Max to see what I could ascertain.
All of the furniture totaled up to be more than what I desired to spend. I ended up searching online to see what I could find. I was able to go through a company based in Texas that sold some of the same furnishings in Office Depot and Office Max for much less.
I was glad to be able to get all of the stuff I needed without even coming close to my budget. Once I got all the essentials, I wanted to work on the media section of my home office. I enjoy listening to music and having the television on in the background while I work.
I wanted to buy a new sound system and an HDTV if I could afford it. I headed out the door to Best Buy to see what I could find. The first thing I looked into was the stereo. They were pricy so I started looking at the MP3 players.
They weren't so much money and would fit my needs so I purchased one. Then I browsed the high definition televisions. The pictures on HDTVs are out of this world. I knew I wouldn't be watching much of it while I worked but how could I get anything less than a high definition picture?
I had to buy the finest. The HDTV I decided on is only a 32" but I can mount it on the wall, which means it won't take any area. I was so excited to get home and try out my new stuff. When I came home, I immediately put up the HDTV and MP3 player.
It was as if I had my own personal space where I could do anything I wanted. I turned the TV on and it had the clearest picture I have ever seen. High definition sure is one of the best inventions.
At first, I thought my new HDTV and sound system was going to iritate me too much but it has actually made me more productive. It was all well worth it... I love my new office!