Whether you are decorating your home office or an office in a professional setting, choosing functional, fabulous office furniture can be tricky. You want pieces to look nice but functionality is key if you are to use this office furniture on a daily basis. It does not serve you well to select beautiful office furniture if it is uncomfortable or made poorly. First, you must decide what style furniture would be best suited to your particular setting. Do you need modern, clean lines or are you looking for a homier feel? Do you prefer a contemporary or traditional look? You must also consider whether style or function is your primary focus. Of course, ideally you will find a bit of both in whatever choices you make, but sometimes you must choose which is your biggest deciding factor. Another factor to consider is whether you are willing and able to handle assembling your own furniture or not. It can save you a bundle if you are able to do it! Make a list of your needs and take it with you to the office furniture store. Employees in these stores will welcome a prepared client and find it easier to help you select just the right pieces if you know what you need up front. Consider the space you will be placing the furniture and have measurements handy. If won’t help if you buy a desk that is too large for the office or a chair with rollers if you will be using it on thick carpet. Keep such factors in mind when you are shopping. When choosing a desk, it is important to consider the work that will be done. Is the employee going to be sitting for extended periods of time? If so,...