Shaping the Space in Which You Work: Your Office Desk

We can all remember our first grade school desks—that wooden slab and rusted metal seat in one. In those pre-digital days, all we ever needed from a work station was space for our books, pens and pencils. Today the home office desk, like so many other pieces of office furniture and tech, has adapted to suit the needs of the 21st century. With change, the question arises: which sort of workspace do I need to be productive?

Your Ideal Work Station of the 21st Century

Of course, not everyone utilizes a desk in exactly the same way. Some of us, still more familiar with the weight and pressure of a hand-held writing utensil, prefer a spread of notebooks before us; while others surround themselves in the buzz and glow of tablets, monitors, and electronics.

If you yourself lean toward the latter, you may want a surface that can support not only a laptop, but multiple LCD displays, and even a sliding tray for your keyboard or mouse. Ultimately, you’ll be looking at what we in the business call a computer desk; namely, one that’s designed with all your cables, wires and towers in mind.

Writing Desks for Readers and Writers Alike

Perhaps you don’t necessarily want a home office desk that’s dedicated to your computer, tablet or laptop. Don’t worry—we understand! Plenty of our customers feel the same way, sparking the renaissance of the writing table. Compared to the computer desk, this piece of furniture gives all the surface area you could ever need for your binders, paperwork, books, and crafts.

Because of its enduring popularity and elegance, the writing table today takes on as many forms and shapes as any other staple of the modern home office.

Desks Of All Shapes and Sizes, for Any Space

Whether you’re searching for a desk for your personal den or your professional workplace, you’ll find our stock at Harlem Furniture perfect for any space, of any size or scale. Anticipating all our customers, we carry both computer and writing desks for corners and credenzas, from the sleek silver to rich cherry black.

Visit us at our furniture store in New York, NY to browse our inventory of beautiful and functional computer desks and writing tables!

Choosing the Right Sofa for Your Home

A sofa is an important piece of furniture to have in any home. It provides a place for family and friends to lounge, relax, and enjoy each other’s company. While most homeowners have a designated living room or family room where they can place a sofa, often times apartment dwellers have a difficult time finding a suitable space for a sofa in their home. At Harlem Furniture, we can help. Our furniture store has a large selection of sofas for sale, with products available for homes of every shape and size. Read on to learn how you can create a cozy seating area in any space, whether you live in a large house, a studio apartment, or somewhere in between.

Sofas for Dorm Rooms & Studio Apartments

Many people think that fitting a sofa in a dorm room or studio apartment is impossible, but that is simply not the case. While a dorm room may not have enough space to fit a complete sofa set, with a bit of smart shopping, you can still create a comfortable lounge area for visiting guests. When space is at a minimum and you want to avoid crowding your home with too many furniture pieces, consider purchasing a multipurpose product. Sleeper sofas and futon sofa beds are the ultimate space-savers, as they combine a sofa and a bed in one convenient piece. Our home furniture store sells sleeper sofas in Twin size, Full size, and even Queen size, making it easy to find one that is the right fit for you.

Sofas for Small Living Rooms

If your house or apartment has a designated living room, but it is not large enough to accommodate an entire sofa set, realize that you have many more options at your disposal. A standard stationary sofa seats three people, but if that is not enough for you, consider pairing your sofa with a set of accent chairs or a living room ottoman. Believe it or not, a sectional sofa can often work in a small living room as well, thanks to its distinctive design.The curves of a sectional sofa will hug the corners of a room, preventing the space from feeling crowded and cramped. The other great thing about a sectional sofa is that it comes broken up in multiple pieces, allowing you to rearrange it as necessary.

Sofa Sets for Large Livings Rooms

If you have a home with a large, spacious living room, then we encourage you to browse our collection of sofa sets. Each living room sofa set comes with a sofa and a matching loveseat, all for one great price. We sell stationary sofa sets and reclining sofa sets in a variety of attractive colors and styles, including contemporary, traditional, and everything in between. If you have additional space to spare, we also recommend that you complement your sofa set with a few occasional tables to round out your living room décor.

If you are ready to start shopping for a sofa, stop by Harlem Furniture today! You can shop with us online or at one of our two furniture showrooms serving customers in the New York, NY area. With our diverse product selection and our everyday low prices, you will be able to find the perfect sofa in no time!