Creating Productive Home Office Spaces with Quality Furniture
The Big Change in Miami Home Offices
The way we work has changed in a big way. What was once a short-term fix from the sickness has now changed. It is a long-term fact for many, many pro workers. In Miami, tech shops, creative shops, money firms, and helper firms all like remote and hybrid work. The home office is no longer just a small, put-together corner with a folding table. No. It is a very, very important setup. It needs the same good quality. It needs the same care as big company offices. Your home office furniture is not just about having a place. A place to put your laptop. It is about doing good work. It is about your health. It is about your pro look. It is about work-life lines. It is about doing well in your job for a long time. Here is how to make a home office. It is one that works as hard as you do.
We Must Learn How Furniture Helps You Do Good Work
The Link Between a Good Fit and Good Work
The Science: Feeling bad in your body hurts how well you can think. This is a fact. Studies show us these things:
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A desk at the wrong height: You lose 25% of your good work time.
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Bad seating: You feel 30% more tired. It makes you very tired.
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Not enough light: You do tasks 20% slower. It takes more time.
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A room that feels bad: You make 35% more mistakes.
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A good fit for your body: You do 15% to 20% more good work.
How This Fits in Miami:
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A normal remote worker: 40 to 50 hours each week at a home desk.
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This is 2,000 to 2,500 hours every year. This is a lot of hours.
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This is 20,000 to 25,000 hours over a 10-year job.
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Your body will feel the pain. This happens if you do not have good furniture.
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Spending money on a good fit is spending money on your job.
The Money Impact: How to Figure Out the Gain in Work:
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Your pay each year: $75,000. This is just one example.
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A 15% boost in work from good furniture: $11,250 in value each year.
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Money spent on furniture: $3,000 to $6,000.
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Time to pay it back: 3 to 6 months. It is very fast.
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The 10-year value is $112,500. This is a lot of value.
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The return on your money (ROI) is 1,875% to 3,750%. This is huge.
How You Feel Factors
Your Room Changes How You Think: A Set Room Just for Work:
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Your brain links the room with doing work.
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You start work faster. You are ready to go.
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You have better focus. You can think hard.
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You have clearer lines between work and home.
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This gives good benefits for your mind's health.
What Good Furniture Tells You:
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"This work is important."
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"I am a pro worker."
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"I should have good tools to work with."
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This gives you self-respect. It makes you want to work.
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This helps you feel good about your work.
A Beautiful Room:
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It makes you feel less stress. This is a proven fact.
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It helps you have new ideas.
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It makes your mood better.
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It helps you want to work.
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It helps you do good work for a long time.
The Resiklo Miami Plus: Handmade solid wood furniture makes a room that helps you. It gives you new ideas. Cheap, fake wood cannot do this. You get natural wood. You see the hand-work. The beauty lasts a long time. This helps you do your very best work.
The Home Office Furniture You Must Have
The Desk: The Base for Good Work
Why It Is So Key:
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It is your main work top for 8 or more hours every day.
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It shapes your body's pose. It shapes your comfort.
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It holds all of your work tools.
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It sets the whole feeling of the office.
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It is the most important thing to spend money on.
What Size You Need: These Are Normal Desk Sizes:
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Height: 28 to 30 inches. (29 inches is best for most people).
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Depth: 24 to 30 inches. (You need more depth for many screens).
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Width: 48 to 72 inches. (This is based on what you need).
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The right sizes are a must.
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Resiklo Miami can make a custom size.
What Your Work Top Needs: Think About What You Need:
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Just a laptop: 48 inches wide is enough.
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A desktop plus screens: 60 inches is the smallest.
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Creative work (like design or writing): 72 inches is best.
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Many projects: An L-shape or an extra top.
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You must think about your future needs, too.
Thinking About Height: A Good Desk Height:
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When you sit: Your elbows are at a 90 degree angle when you type.
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Your arms are flat with the floor.
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Your wrists are in a flat, straight line.
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Your feet are flat on the floor.
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Your shoulders are not hunched up.
Normal vs. Custom:
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Normal desks: They are 29 to 30 inches high. They do not move.
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This works for people from 5'8" to 6'0" tall.
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Are you shorter or taller? A custom desk is a must.
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Resiklo Miami makes custom heights.
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This gives you a perfect, exact fit.
The Standing Desk Choice: The Good Things:
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You can move all through the day.
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It lowers the health risks of sitting.
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It gives you energy and helps you focus.
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It is good for your heart.
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Many people say they do more work.
Your Choices:
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Full Electric Adjustable:
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A button push changes the height.
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You can sit or stand. It is easy to change.
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This is the easiest to use.
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It has a higher cost. ($800 to $2,000+ for a good one).
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It needs power to work.
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Fixed Standing Height:
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A Resiklo Miami custom standing desk (42 inches high).
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You must use it with a soft mat for your feet.
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You can use a standing stool for breaks.
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It has a lower cost.
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It has no moving parts that can break.
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Desk Converter:
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This sits on top of your desk now.
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It lifts up your screen and keyboard.
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It is a choice that costs less.
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It is not the best fit for your body.
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It is a short-term fix.
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The Material Matters: Why Solid Wood (Resiklo Miami):
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It is very strong. It lasts for many decades of daily use.
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It is beautiful to look at. This makes you feel less stress.
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It is heavy and stable. It does not wobble.
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It is a natural material. This is good for you.
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It can be fixed if it gets harmed.
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It is a quality that can be passed down.
vs. Fake Wood or Laminate:
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It looks cheap. This hurts how you feel.
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It bends under weight over time.
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It cannot be fixed.
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It lasts 5 to 10 years at the most.
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It is a bad way to save money.
The Surface Finish:
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It must be smooth for your mouse or for writing.
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It must fight stains. (Coffee spills will happen).
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It must be easy to clean.
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Resiklo Miami finishes are made for work tops.
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It must have a pro look.
Storage Built In: Built-In Fixes:
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Drawers for your supplies.
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Storage for your files.
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A way to manage your cables.
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A keyboard tray (if you want one).
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This helps you control mess.
Resiklo Miami Custom Desks:
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Storage is designed right in.
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Hidden paths for your cables.
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It gives you a place for your things.
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It is custom to how you work.
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It is beautiful and it works well.
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Money Range: $1,500 to $4,000 for a good, quality custom desk.
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The Value: You use it 40+ hours each week. You use it for 20+ years. That is 40,000+ hours of use. The cost is $0.04 to $0.10 for each hour. The gain in good work cannot be measured. It is a clear, smart choice.
The Chair: Your Most Important Buy
The Truth: You will spend more time in your office chair than in your bed. This is true if you work from home all the time. This is NOT where you save money.
What Your Body Needs: Must-Have Features:
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A seat height you can change. (It must fit your desk).
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Low back support. (This is a must for your lower back).
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Armrests you can change. (For your shoulder comfort).
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Seat depth you can change. (To support your legs).
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A way to lean back or tilt. (Movement is key).
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A material that breathes. (For Miami's wet air).
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A strong base with good wheels.
Sizing:
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Seat width: 17 to 20 inches. (It must fit your body).
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Seat depth: 15 to 18 inches. (Your legs must be supported).
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Back height: Mid to high back. (It must support your low back and shoulders).
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Weight limit: Check the details.
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You must test it before you buy it.
Material Choices:
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Mesh:
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It lets air flow. This is a must for Miami.
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It shapes to your body.
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It has a modern look.
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It is easy to clean.
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It is a choice many people like.
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Fabric:
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It has a comfortable feel.
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It comes in many colors and styles.
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It needs more cleaning.
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It can trap heat.
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It is a classic choice.
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Leather/Vinyl:
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It has a pro look.
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It is easy to clean.
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It can be hot in Miami.
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It has a higher cost.
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It has a top boss feel.
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The Money: Quality Range:
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Basic good fit: $300 to $500.
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Mid-range quality: $500 to $900.
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Pro grade: $900 to $1,500.
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Top boss or high end: $1,500 to $2,500+.
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What we suggest: Spend $700 to $1,200 at least. This is for full-time work from home. Your back, your work, and your job will thank you.
Top Brands:
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Herman Miller (Aeron, Embody)
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Steelcase (Leap, Gesture)
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Humanscale (Freedom, Diffrient)
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Haworth (Zody, Fern)
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You should try them before you buy. (There are shops in Miami).
Pairing with Resiklo Miami Desk: A beautiful solid wood desk should have a quality chair. Together they make a pro, work-ready room. It is a room worth working in.
Storage Solutions
Why Being Neat Matters: How It Affects Your Work:
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Mess: You lose 15 to 20 minutes each day just looking for things.
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Not being neat: This pulls your mind away from work.
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Mess you can see: This makes you feel stressed.
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Pro look: This is for client video calls.
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Good work flow: All things are easy to reach.
Checking Your Storage Needs: What to Store:
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Office supplies (pens, paper, etc.).
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Files and papers.
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Books and guides.
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Tech (chargers, extra parts).
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Personal items.
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Work things just for your job.
Storage Furniture:
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Filing Cabinet:
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A must-have for paper papers.
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It can lock, for safety and privacy.
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It comes with 2, 3, or 4 drawers.
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It should match the look of your desk.
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Resiklo Miami has solid wood choices.
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Details:
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It fits standard paper sizes.
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The drawers must move in a smooth way.
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A good system to hang files.
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It should be nice enough to keep out in the open.
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Money Spent: $600 to $1,500.
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Bookshelf:
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It holds your work materials.
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It can show your awards or papers.
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It holds your pro library.
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It is a background for your video calls.
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It makes the room look interesting.
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Resiklo Miami Bookcases:
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We make custom sizes for your space.
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They have solid wood quality.
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The shelves can be moved.
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They show beautiful hand-work.
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Money Spent: $800 to $2,500.
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Credenza (a side cabinet):
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It gives you more storage. It gives you more surface space.
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It closes to hide all the mess.
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It can store your printer or other gear.
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You can serve drinks from it during meetings.
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It has many, many uses.
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Design:
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48 to 72 inches wide is normal.
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18 to 24 inches deep.
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It is lower than a desk (30 inches) or even lower.
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It can have doors or drawers.
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Resiklo Miami makes custom designs.
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Money Spent: $1,500 to $3,500.
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Desk Organizers:
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Small drawer units for your desktop.
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Holders for pens. Trays for papers.
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Ways to manage your cables.
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Stands for your screen that have storage.
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This is for small-scale organizing.
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Other Furniture You May Need
Guest Seating
When You Need It:
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For client meetings at your home.
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To work with other people.
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To talk with your spouse or partner.
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To give a pro look.
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To show you are a good host.
Options:
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Two comfortable side chairs.
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A small sofa if you have the space.
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They must match the look of the office.
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Do not use cheap folding chairs.
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They must have pro quality.
Small Meeting Table
If You Have the Space:
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A 36 to 48 inch round or square table.
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Seating for 2 to 4 people.
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A space to work together.
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It is separate from your work desk.
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A Resiklo Miami custom table.
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Money Spent: $800 to $2,000.
Benefits:
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You can have face-to-face meetings.
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A spot to share new ideas.
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A different way to work.
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A mental break from your desk.
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A way to host in a pro way.
Side Table or Credenza
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A surface for coffee or for water.
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A spot for a small plant or personal items.
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A place for books or magazines.
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Resiklo Miami designs these.
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It helps finish the office.
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Money Spent: $400 to $900.
Space Planning
A Set Room vs. A Shared Space
A Dedicated Office (This is the Best):
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Good things:
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A door closes. This makes clear lines.
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It blocks out the noise.
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It gives a pro background.
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You can set it up just for you.
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It splits your work life and home life.
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How to Design:
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You must treat it like a real office.
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This is a good reason to spend on quality furniture.
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It needs a pro look.
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A good fit for your body is the top job.
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You must think about the long term.
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A Shared Space (The Truth for Many):
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Common Spots:
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A corner of the bedroom.
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A change to the dining room.
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A spot in the living room.
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A guest room with two uses.
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You need to find creative fixes.
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Design Plans:
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A Visual Split:
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An area rug can mark the work spot.
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A bookshelf can work as a room divider.
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A screen or a curtain.
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The way the furniture is set up.
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A line in your mind.
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Dual-Purpose Furniture:
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A desk that turns into a console table for guests.
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Parts that fold or nest.
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It must be beautiful enough to show all the time.
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It must work well for your work.
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Resiklo Miami has custom fixes.
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A Pro Background:
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A bookshelf behind your desk. This is for video calls.
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Some art or some plants.
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A plain, calm wall color.
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Nothing personal or messy can be seen.
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A look you set up with care.
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Furniture Placement
Desk Spot:
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Window Thoughts:
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Natural light is a good thing.
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But not light that shines right on your screen.
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Putting the desk next to the window is often best.
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The Miami sun is very strong. Think about this.
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Blinds that you can change are a must.
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Wall vs. Center:
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Against a wall saves space.
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Facing the room gives a feeling of power.
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A corner spot is good for an L-desk.
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In the middle, if you have the space.
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You must choose based on your room and what you like.
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Video Call Background:
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What is behind you is very important.
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A bookshelf is best. It looks pro. It looks smart.
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A plain wall works. It is clean.
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Avoid windows behind you. This makes you look dark.
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Set up the area people can see.
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Resiklo Miami furniture looks very good in photos.
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A Good Fit Layout:
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The Triangle:
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Your desk (your main work).
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Your storage (easy to reach).
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Your seating (if you have it).
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This gives a good work flow.
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You move as little as you need to.
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Reach Zones:
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First zone: What you can reach with your arms.
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Second zone: What you can stand and reach.
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Third zone: What you must walk to get.
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You should set up by how often you use things.
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This is a smart, fast design.
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Lighting Design:
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Natural Light:
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Get as much as you can. But you must control it.
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Lights in the ceiling are great (if you can).
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Large windows with shades.
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A link to the outdoors.
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This is a Miami plus.
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Ambient Lighting (All Over):
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The main light for the whole room.
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Lights in the ceiling.
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It must be bright enough to see clearly.
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It should not be harsh. It should not shine in your eyes.
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It gives a pro look.
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Task Lighting (For Work):
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A desk lamp is a must.
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An arm you can move is best.
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Use an LED bulb. (A cool light, 4000-5000K).
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It helps your eyes feel less tired.
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It gives a focused light.
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Accent Lighting (For Looks):
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Lights on the bookshelf.
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A light on your art.
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This makes the room feel deep.
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It gives a pro look.
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It makes the room look interesting.
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Show Off Resiklo Miami Furniture:
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A warm light makes the wood glow.
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It makes the natural beauty stand out.
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It makes the room feel warm and nice.
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It feels pro and warm.
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This is a design choice.
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Technology Integration
Cable Management
The Problem: A new home office has 10 or more cables. (Computer, screens, printer, phone charger, lamp, router, speakers, etc.). Wires you can see look bad. They are not pro. They make you feel stressed.
Solutions:
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At the Desk:
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Cable trays that go under the desk.
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Holes in the top to feed wires through.
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Velcro ties to hold wires in a bundle.
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Clips with sticky backs to guide wires.
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They are hidden but you can still reach them.
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Resiklo Miami Way:
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Custom cable ways are designed right in.
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Holes are placed in smart spots.
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Wire paths are built in.
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This keeps the clean, nice look.
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It is beauty that works well.
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Power Management:
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A power strip mounted under the desk.
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Enough outlets for all your gear.
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USB charging ports.
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A neat way to pass out power.
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This is for safety and for ease of use.
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Monitor Setup
One vs. Many Monitors:
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Work Research:
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Two screens: You do 20% to 30% more work. (This is proven).
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Three screens: The gain gets smaller.
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A good setup is very key.
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It is worth the money you spend.
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Your desk must be big enough to hold them.
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A Good Fit Position:
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Your eye level. (The top of the screen is at or just below your eye level).
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An arm's length away (20 to 30 inches).
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Right in front of you. (Do not twist your neck).
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Tilted back just a little bit (10 to 20 degrees).
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Monitor arms let you get the perfect spot.
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Desk Needs:
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It must be deep enough for a good space (24 to 30 inches).
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It must be strong enough for the screen's weight or arms.
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A way to manage the monitor wires.
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Resiklo Miami desks can hold this.
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A strong top that does not wobble.
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Printer and Other Gear
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A Smart Spot:
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Not on your desk. (It takes up good surface space).
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On a side table or cart near by.
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Easy to reach when you need it.
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Hidden when you do not.
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A neat and tidy setup.
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Resiklo Miami Storage:
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A side table with a set spot for a printer.
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A file cabinet near by for paper.
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Storage for gear is built right in.
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It gives a pro look.
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It works very well.
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Looks to Think About
A Pro Video Call Background
What Clients and Your Team See: Your background tells them if you are a pro. It shows if you are a success. It shows if you care about details. It is very important.
Best Things to Show:
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Bookshelf:
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It shows you are smart and you learn.
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It is nice to look at, but not too busy.
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Resiklo Miami custom bookcases.
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A well-chosen set of books.
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Your pro papers can be seen.
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Art:
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One good quality piece.
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It must be a good, safe topic.
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It must be in a good frame.
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It is personal, but still pro.
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It can start a good talk.
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Plants:
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They add life and warmth.
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They have good nature benefits.
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They are not overgrown or messy.
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They are healthy and cared for.
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A natural, living thing.
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Resiklo Miami Furniture:
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The beautiful wood can be seen in the frame.
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The quality shows you are a success.
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The handmade details can be seen.
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A pro background.
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It looks good to your clients.
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What to Avoid:
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An unmade bed that can be seen.
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Mess and piles of things.
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Personal photos (these are too private).
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Harsh, bad lighting.
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Things that move or windows that are too bright.
A Design That Fits
Matching vs. Working Well Together:
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Resiklo Miami Way:
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All your office furniture comes from one place.
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The wood colors and the style all fit.
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It gives a pro look.
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It is a design with a plan.
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It is not a random group of things.
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Things to Make Fit:
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The wood type and the finish.
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The hardware and the small details.
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The style (new, old, or in-between).
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The scale and the size.
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The level of quality.
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Making It All Work:
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Natural wood (from Resiklo Miami) is the base.
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Use plain colors for chair cloth.
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Use only a few colors.
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Use the same metals (for hardware and lamps).
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Choose all things with great care.
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Make It Yours, But Keep It Clean
How to Make It Yours:
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Personal Touches:
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A family photo (one, in a good frame).
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A piece of art that means something.
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Your awards or special papers.
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A small plant or two.
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A good pen set or desk items.
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The Balance:
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It is personal, but it is also pro.
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It is warm, but it is not messy.
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It shows you, but in a good way.
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It gives you good ideas, but does not pull you away.
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It is all chosen with a plan.
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What Makes It Pro:
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Quality is better than having a lot.
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All things have a reason.
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Nothing is cheap or tacky.
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It is clean and neat.
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It shows you are a success.
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The Resiklo Miami Base:
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Beautiful furniture needs very few decor items.
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The natural wood is the main statement.
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The hand-work speaks for itself.
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It is simple and very nice.
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Less is more.
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Budget Planning
What to Spend on First
Tier 1: The Must-Have Base First Things to Buy:
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A quality desk (Resiklo Miami custom): $2,000 to $4,000.
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A good chair for your body (pro grade): $700 to $1,200.
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Good lighting (desk lamp + room light): $200 to $400.
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Basic storage (a filing cabinet): $600 to $1,000.
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Total for Tier 1: $3,500 to $6,600.
Why These First:
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You use them every single day.
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They change your work and your health.
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They are the base for all other things.
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It is worth paying for them over time if you need to.
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It is money spent on your career.
Tier 2: Better Work (Should-Have) 6 to 12 Months After Tier 1:
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A bookshelf (Resiklo Miami): $800 to $2,000.
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A side table for storage or gear: $1,500 to $3,000.
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Guest seats (2 chairs): $600 to $1,200.
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An arm for your screen(s): $100 to $300.
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A good quality rug: $300 to $800.
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Total for Tier 2: $3,300 to $7,300.
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Total for Tiers 1 and 2: $6,800 to $13,900.
Why This Order:
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You build on top of your base.
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You spread the cost out over time.
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You can manage your cash flow.
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You get a full, pro office.
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It is a smart way to spend.
Tier 3: Making It Perfect (Nice-to-Have) Year 2 or Later:
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A standing desk choice: $800 to $2,000.
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A small meeting table: $800 to $2,000.
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A side table or small cabinet: $400 to $900.
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Better lighting: $300 to $600.
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Small items and art: $500 to $1,000.
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Total for Tier 3: $2,800 to $6,500.
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Total Home Office Cost: $9,600 to $20,400 over 2 to 3 years.
The Value Perspective
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vs. A Big Office: Companies spend $5,000 to $15,000 for each worker. This is for office furniture and setup. If you work from home all the time, you should spend the same on yourself.
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vs. Driving to Work Savings:
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Daily cost to drive: $10 to $20.
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Each year: $2,500 to $5,000.
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Your furniture is paid for in 2 to 4 years.
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Plus: You save time. This is worth so much.
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Your quality of life gets better.
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vs. Cheap Furniture:
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5-Year Look:
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Cheap setup: $2,000 at the start. Plus $2,000 to replace it (in year 3). This equals $4,000.
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Quality setup: $6,800 at the start. Plus $0 to replace. This equals $6,800.
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The extra value: You do better work. You are healthy. You look pro. This is worth $10,000+ each year.
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The choice is clear. You must get quality.
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10-Year Look:
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Cheap furniture: $2,000 times 3 replacements. This equals $6,000 at least.
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Resiklo Miami quality: $6,800 plus $0. (It is still perfect). This equals $6,800.
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Plus: You get a decade of better work and comfort.
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Plus: The furniture still has 20 or more years of life left.
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There is no contest.
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Ways to Pay
Making Quality Easy to Afford:
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Payment Plans:
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Resiklo Miami offers ways to pay for big projects.
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You can make monthly payments to spread the cost.
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Sometimes there are plans with no interest.
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This makes quality easy to get.
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It is a pro way to spend.
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Business Write-Off:
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Home office furniture can be taken off your taxes. (If you have a real home office).
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You must talk to a tax person.
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This makes the real cost lower.
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It is a business cost.
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It is a money plus.
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Boss Helps Pay:
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Many companies give money for a home office.
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$500 to $2,000+ is normal.
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You should ask your HR team about the rules.
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This is a growing, new trend.
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It is free money for good furniture.
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Credit Options:
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A credit card with 0% APR at the start. (If you can pay it off).
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A personal loan for a bigger cost.
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It is worth it to borrow for your career tools.
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This is a smart kind of debt.
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It is money spent on you.
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Health and Wellness
Stopping Work-From-Home Pains
The Risk: Without good furniture, home workers feel pain:
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Back pain: 60% say they have this. (vs. 30% in an office).
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Neck pain: 55% say they have this.
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Shoulder pain: 45% say they have this.
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Wrist pain: 30% say they have this.
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You can stop this with a good setup.
The Cost:
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Seeing a doctor: $500 to $5,000+ each year.
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Lost work time: This cannot be measured.
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Pain all the time: This hurts your quality of life.
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It can limit your career.
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Stopping this is worth any furniture cost.
A Guide to a Good Fit
How to Sit:
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Monitor:
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The top is at or just below your eye level.
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It is an arm's length away (20 to 30 inches).
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It is right in front of you. (Do not twist).
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It is tilted back just a bit (10 to 20 degrees).
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Many screens: Put them at the same height. At a small angle.
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Keyboard/Mouse:
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Your elbows are at a 90 degree angle.
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Your arms are flat with the floor.
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Your wrists are flat. (Not bent up or down).
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They are close to your body. (You are not reaching).
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The mouse is at the same level as the keyboard.
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Desk:
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The height lets your elbows be at 90 degrees.
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Your legs are flat with the floor.
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You have 2 to 3 inches of room under it.
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A Resiklo Miami custom height if you need it.
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A good fit is a must.
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Chair:
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Your feet are flat on the floor. (Or on a footrest).
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Your knees are at a 90 degree angle.
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Your back is held up (your low back).
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Armrests hold up your arms.
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You lean back just a bit (100 to 110 degrees).
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The 20-20-20 Rule: Every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds. This stops eye pain.
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The 30-Minute Rule: Stand and move every 30 minutes. Walk. Stretch. Get water. Moving is a must.
Rules for a Standing Desk
If You Use a Standing Desk:
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A Good Height:
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Your elbows are at 90 degrees when you type.
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Your screen is at eye level.
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This is a bit different than your sitting height.
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A Resiklo Miami custom standing desk is 42 inches.
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You may need to change it for your height.
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How to Use It:
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Do not stand all day. (This is also bad).
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Go back and forth, from sitting to standing.
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30% to 50% of the day standing is best.
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You must listen to your body.
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A soft mat for your feet is a must.
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The Change:
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Start with 15 to 30 minute times of standing.
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Slowly stand for longer times.
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You must build up your strength.
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A good body pose is very key.
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You need to wear comfy shoes.
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Things to Think About in Miami
Weather Problems
Wet Air and Furniture:
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What to Pick:
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Solid wood handles wet air better than fake wood.
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Resiklo Miami furniture is made for Miami's weather.
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Good top coats protect the wood.
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Metal parts must resist rust.
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Quality matters more in wet air.
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Office Room:
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Air conditioning is a must. (For comfort and to protect furniture).
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A machine to dry the air, if you need it.
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45% to 55% wetness is best.
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This protects furniture and your computer.
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It makes a comfy work room.
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Managing the Natural Light:
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The Miami Sun:
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It is very strong all year.
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It is beautiful, but it is a challenge.
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Blinds or shades are a must.
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They stop the shine on your screen.
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They protect furniture from fading.
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Solutions:
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Sheer curtains make the light soft.
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Blackout shades give you control.
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A special film for windows.
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Put your desk next to the windows.
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You must balance the light and the shine.
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Hurricane Prep
Protecting Your Money:
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Before the Storm:
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Take photos of your furniture (for insurance).
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Move it away from windows if you can.
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Cover your computers.
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Lift things off the floor (if floods are a risk).
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Tie down loose items.
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After the Storm:
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Check for any water harm.
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Dry it very well if it is wet.
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Resiklo Miami furniture can be fixed if it gets harmed.
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Make insurance claims if you need to.
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It is possible to fix it.
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Power Outages:
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A backup power pack for your key gear.
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You must always use surge protectors.
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You must save your work very often.
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A cloud backup is very key.
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A plan to keep your business going.
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Needs for Different Jobs
Creative Pro Workers
Designers, Writers, Artists:
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Special Needs:
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A large work top. (For spreading out items).
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A board or wall for new ideas.
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Storage for materials and supplies.
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Natural light is very key.
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A room look that gives you new ideas.
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Resiklo Miami Fixes:
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A very big desk (72+ inches wide).
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Custom shelves for your materials.
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A wall for your new ideas.
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A beautiful room that helps you create.
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Money Spent: $5,000 to $10,000.
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Tech Workers and Developers
Software People, IT Pros:
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Needs:
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Support for many monitor screens.
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A strong desk (for heavy gear).
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A way to hide wires is very key.
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A good chair for your body (for long hours).
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As few things to pull you away as you can.
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Setup:
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A Resiklo Miami desk (60 to 72 inches wide, and deep for screens).
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A high-end chair for your body ($900 to $1,500).
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Arms for your monitors (that you can change).
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An office with a closed door, if you can.
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Money Spent: $4,000 to $8,000.
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Helpers and Client-Facing Jobs
Pro Services:
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Video Call is Top Job:
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A pro background is a must.
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Good quality furniture you can see.
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A bookshelf with your awards.
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A clean, neat look.
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The light must be set up well.
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Meeting Needs:
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Guest seats for meetings in your home.
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A small meeting table, if you have space.
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Privacy for secret calls.
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A pro feeling in the room.
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Money Spent: $6,000 to $12,000.
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Top Bosses and Leaders
C-Suite, Directors, Senior Heads:
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How You Look Matters:
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You must show you are a boss on video.
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Good furniture tells people you are a success.
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A smart, high-end look.
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A room that shows your power.
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It is right to spend more money.
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Furniture:
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A large boss desk (Resiklo Miami custom).
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A high-end chair for your body.
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A side table and storage.
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Seats for guests.
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A bookshelf with your awards.
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Money Spent: $10,000 to $20,000+.
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ROI: A pro look helps in talks, in hiring, in board meetings, and with money people. The furniture cost is very small next to your pay and what you must do.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
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Mistake #1: "Good Enough" Furniture
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The Error: Using a desk you just found (like a dining table or folding table). Using a cheap chair "for now."
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The Problem: "For now" becomes for good. Your health gets bad. You do not do good work. Your pro look is bad. It is a bad way to save money.
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Better Approach: Spend on quality from the start. Treat your home office like a real office. Your job needs it. Your health needs it. Do it the right way.
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Mistake #2: Wrong-Sized Desk
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The Error: A desk that is too small. (Your laptop barely fits). Or a desk that is too large. (It fills up the room).
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The Problem: A bad work flow. You feel mad all the time. A bad fit for your body. Wasted space or a cramped work spot. You can stop this problem.
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Better Approach: See what work top you really need. Measure your space with care. Get a Resiklo Miami custom size. It will be a perfect fit. It will work well for you.
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Mistake #3: Ignoring Your Body's Fit
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The Error: You care more about how it looks than how your body feels.
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The Problem: Pain grows over weeks or months. Long-term problems start. You have costs to see a doctor. You do less work. It can limit your job.
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Better Approach: A good fit first. Looks are second. You can have both with good furniture. Your health is not a place to trade. Resiklo Miami designs for both. You do not need to choose.
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Mistake #4: Poor Lighting
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The Error: You just use the one light on the ceiling. Or you work in a dark room.
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The Problem: Your eyes get tired. You get headaches. You do less work. You feel tired. You make more mistakes. A room that is not comfy.
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Better Approach: Use layers of light. (A room light plus a work light). Get as much natural light as you can. A good quality desk lamp. The right level of brightness. Money Spent: $200 to $500.
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Mistake #5: No Work-Life Lines
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The Error: You work from your bed or your couch. You have no set space.
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The Problem: A bad pose and bad health. Work bleeds into your home life. You never feel "off." You do less work (too many other things to see). It hurts your mind's health.
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Better Approach: A set work space (even if it is small). A door or a visual line. Good furniture makes it feel real. A "work mode" and a "home mode." This break is a must.
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Long-Term Value
Furniture That Grows With You
How Your Career Moves:
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Today:
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You are a new pro worker.
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A small office in a small home.
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A Resiklo Miami desk. A quality chair.
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In 5 Years:
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You are in the middle of your career.
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You have a larger space.
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You add a side table. You add a bookshelf (that matches).
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In 10 Years:
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You are in a senior job.
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You have a full room for an office.
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You add guest seats. You add a meeting table (all fits).
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In 20 Years:
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You are a top boss.
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You have a home office suite.
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A full Resiklo Miami office. (You built it over time).
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The Plus: One furniture source means a look that fits. It fits through your whole career. Resiklo Miami can make matching pieces many years later. You can build a quality set over many decades.
Quality for a New Generation
More Than Your Career:
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A 50+ Year Lifespan:
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Resiklo Miami furniture lasts longer than your job.
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You can pass it to your children.
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It can be furniture for a second (or third) career.
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It can be refinished again and again.
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It is a true, real heirloom.
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How to See the Cost:
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A $5,000 office set.
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A 50-year life.
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This is $100 for each year.
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This is $8.33 for each month.
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This is $0.27 for each day.
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This is almost nothing for a tool you use daily for good work.
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Impact on the Earth
A Green Choice:
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A Resiklo Miami Home Office:
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One buy lasts 50+ years.
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We use reclaimed wood when we can.
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We make it right here in Miami.
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This means very little waste.
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It is a choice you can feel good about.
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vs. The Cheap Furniture Cycle:
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You replace it every 5 to 7 years.
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You buy 7 to 10 sets over 50 years.
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This is tons of waste in the dump.
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You are always buying.
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A big cost to the earth.
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Your Impact:
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One person who chooses quality stops 2,000+ lbs of waste.
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Now add millions of other home workers.
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This is a very big impact we can make together.
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It is a choice each of us must make.
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It is a green, smart choice.
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Getting Started
Questions to Ask Yourself
Before You Shop:
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Work Needs:
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☐ How many hours each day at my desk?
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☐ What gear must my desk hold?
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☐ One screen or many screens?
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☐ Do I make video calls a lot?
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☐ Do clients come to my home?
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☐ What storage do I need (files, supplies, etc.)?
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Check Your Space:
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☐ A set room or a shared space?
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☐ How many square feet do I have?
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☐ Do I get natural light?
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☐ Is the air control good?
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☐ A door for private space?
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☐ Can I make a pro background?
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Budget Plans:
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☐ What is my total furniture budget?
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☐ All at once, or in parts?
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☐ Can my boss help pay?
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☐ Do I need a payment plan?
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☐ Can I take it off my taxes?
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☐ What is the order of what to buy first?
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Your Body's Needs:
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☐ Do I have any pain right now?
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☐ How tall am I? (For good desk size).
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☐ Am I left or right-handed?
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☐ Do I want a standing desk?
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☐ What good fit needs do I have?
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☐ What health things must I think of?
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Shopping Process
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Step 1: Look and Learn (Week 1)
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Visit the Resiklo Miami showroom.
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Sit at the desks. Test the heights.
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Talk about your needs and your budget.
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Get all the info.
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Start to form your big idea.
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Step 2: Measure and Plan (Week 2)
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Measure your home office room with great care.
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Think about where to put furniture.
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Check the lighting and the power plugs.
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Plan the layout.
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Make your list of needs clear.
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Step 3: Design and Pick (Weeks 3-4)
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Work with Resiklo Miami on a custom desk design.
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Pick the wood type and the finish.
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Set the final sizes.
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Choose the other furniture that fits.
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Approve the budget and the timeline.
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Step 4: Order (Week 5)
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Place the order with a deposit.
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Confirm the timeline. (6 to 12 weeks is normal).
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Order your chair from another place if you need to.
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Plan the setup.
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Get your space ready.
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Step 5: Setup (Weeks 14-16)
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The delivery and the setup.
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Set it up for a good body fit.
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Manage all the cables.
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Set up the lighting.
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Make the final small changes.
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Step 6: Make It Perfect (Ongoing)
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Change things to be comfy.
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Add new things as you need them.
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Care for your furniture in the right way.
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Enjoy your good work space.
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Have a great career.
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The Resiklo Miami Home Office Advantage
Why Remote Pro Workers Choose Us
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Custom Sizing:
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It is an exact fit for your space.
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It is the proper height for your body.
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It holds all of your gear.
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It is made just for how you work.
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You do not have to settle.
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Quality Construction:
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Solid wood. (Never fake pressed wood).
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Old-style, strong joints.
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Strong build, made for stores.
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Built for 40+ hours of use each week.
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Quality that lasts a lifetime.
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A Beautiful Look:
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It is beautiful enough for your video calls.
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It has a pro look.
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Natural wood gives you good ideas.
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Handmade details.
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You feel proud of your work space.
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Miami Know-How:
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We know the local weather here.
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We use the right materials and finishes.
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We make it and service it right here.
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You are spending money in your town.
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We are experts in home offices.
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Lifetime Support:
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We give you guides on how to care for it.
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We offer services to refinish it.
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We can change it if your needs change.
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You can add matching pieces over time.
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We are a partner to you.
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Our Home Office Services
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Consultation:
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Free help to plan your space.
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Guides on a good fit for your body.
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Help to get the most from your budget.
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We manage the timeline.
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We are pro experts.
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Custom Design:
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A desk sized just for you.
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Storage built right in.
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Cable ways designed right in.
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It is beautiful and it works.
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Your big idea is made real.
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Coordinated Furniture:
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A full office from one place.
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A look that fits all together.
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You can build it over time. (The pieces will match).
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It gives a pro look.
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A design with a plan.
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Installation:
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Pro delivery.
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Setup and placement.
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Changes for a good body fit.
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Full, total happiness.
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You are ready to work.
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Your Next Steps
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This Week:
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☐ Look at your home office now. (What is bad? What is missing?).
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☐ Visit the Resiklo Miami showroom. (Or set up a call).
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☐ Measure your space.
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☐ Set your budget.
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☐ List the things you must have.
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☐ Set up a time to talk.
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This Month:
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☐ Finalize your desk design and details.
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☐ Pick the wood type and the finish.
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☐ Order your chair. (You must test it first).
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☐ Plan your storage.
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☐ Approve the budget and the timeline.
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☐ Place your order.
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Next 3-4 Months:
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☐ Check on the building progress.
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☐ Get your office space ready. (Paint it, etc.).
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☐ Order your lights and small items.
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☐ Set up the delivery.
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☐ A pro setup.
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☐ Start working in your beautiful, good work space.
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Long-Term:
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Add more furniture pieces as your budget allows.
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Care for your furniture in the right way.
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Enjoy doing more, better work.
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Move up in your career with the right tools.
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Build quality that lasts a lifetime.
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Your home office is where you build your career. It is where you help clients. It is where you spend 40+ hours each week. It should have the same quality as a big office. It should have more, because it is YOUR money. It is for YOUR success.
Change your home office. Use furniture that helps you do better work. Use it to protect your health. Use it to look like a pro. Look at custom home office fixes at resiklomiami.com. Set up your time to talk today.