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What Are Some Good Office Decorating Tips?

* From  Date: Monday, October 29 2007

To make your office space a pleasant and productive environment, begin by painting the walls either with neutral colors such as beige or white, or with colors that reflect the spirit of your business. If yours is a conservative business environment, you can give white walls some character by hanging tasteful photos or paintings.

Consider adding a few plants and indoor trees to make your employees feel less cut off from the outside world; but when choosing indoor greenery, make sure that what you buy will thrive in the amount of light your office provides. When selecting office furniture, try to maintain the same style throughout the office and avoid mismatched furniture. Finally, steer away from too much fluorescent lighting and try to create a sense of openness in your floor design.

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Host Hattie Bryant of Small Business School interviews Vicky Carlson of Office Pavilion, a Herman Miller Furniture dealership in San Diego, California; Brian Jacobsen and Glen Bieley of Madison Park Greeting Cards in Seattle, Washington.