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The average American spends 7.6 hours a day working—if you are doing this at a desk, shouldn’t you at least have a comfortable chair? All that time hunched over or slouched in front of a computer screen is bad for your back, your brain, your muscles, and—as a result—your productivity. So whether you are the decision-maker, can convince your boss to buy you a chair, or just have a home office having a decent chair is not so much a luxury as it is an necessity. Consider that a good office chair is much like an efficient office assistant. A good office chair and efficient office assistant both offer such good support throughout the day that you don’t even notice them. A comfortable office chair makes it easy for you to do your own job, and go from task to task without it getting in your way.

When I have to shop for items in the “office product” realm, Office Depot is usually the first place that I look. The aisles of electronics, computer supplies, paper products and other wonders fascinate and keep me occupied for hours. Not to mention that there are some very nice Office Depot coupons available right now, as well as clearance sale prices on select items. When shopping for an items as potentially pricey as a new chair, I want to visit a place that has not only a selection, but does enough volume to be able to afford offering me a very good deal.

Christopher Lowell Country High-Back Fabric Chair

I am a fan of this chair primarily because it looks so much better than most office chairs. In fact I think I like it because it really doesn’t look like a modern office chair, but it has all the comfort and functionality one needs in such an item. One touch height height and tilt controls, padded arm and back rests, the works. Easy-to-clean fabric covers the comfortably padded seat and back cushions. The frame is done in cherry and the textured look of the fabric brings a touch of home to any room. $171.99

Office Star Matrex High-Back Chair

This item is decidedly more high tech. The Office Star Matrex is designed for intensive use, for people who are going to spend 5-8 hours every day right in that seat. Raise or lower the soft, leather-covered headrest and move it forward or back to find the position that’s perfect for you. Your neck and shoulders will stay relaxed longer, allowing you to accomplish more with less fatigue. The exclusive Matrex mesh fabric allows air to circulate freely to cool your body and leave you feeling refreshed, even after a long day at your desk.  The built-in lumbar support can be quickly moved to the height that’s most comfortable for you, helping to reduce strain and pain in your vulnerable lower back. With synchro tilt, your chair back reclines twice as much as the seat when you lean back, relieving pressure on your legs and dispersing some of your weight to the backrest to help you relax. Adjustable knee tilt allows you to lie back farther than with a conventional tilt chair, for improved circulation in your legs. Adjustable tilt tension lets you decide how much weight will be needed to recline your chair, so the chair responds instantly to your movements. $559

Global Commerce Low-Back Tilter Chair

I myself used this very same chair for a year, and I must say it did treat me well. This chair’s contoured, padded backrest helps keep your spinal column properly aligned throughout the day. Supports upper and lower back to reduce strain and fatigue. Delivers personalized comfort with tilt controls. Adjustable tilt angle moves the seat and backrest simultaneously to improve blood flow while sitting. Upholstered armrests comfortably support your forearms and elbows, which helps keep shoulders relaxed to avoid any unnecessary muscle strain while you sit. Gentle downward “waterfall” slope promotes proper circulation in your arms while you work. $286.99

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Buying furniture to outfit our new house has been a long, and somewhat tedious process. We had a long list of items to purchase, and we’ve been steadily chipping away at it:assessing our options for style and affordablility. I’m happy to announce that with our acquisition of a certain rocker from the Modernica warehouse sale last night, we have just one glaring omission left on our list. This would be the sofa.

This has been a tough one. Oh we have found many that we simply drooled over, but the major sticking point has often been the price. Many of the sofas that we really liked, even on sale are going for somewhere between $1000-$2000. To be quite honest, with all the other items that we needed to acquire, and with a new baby almost here, we simply do not have that money to spend on a single item of furniture.

When searching for sofas in the sub-$1000 range we have run into yet another consistent problem. Simply put trying to find a piece that we both liked to look at and was of the highest quality within our price range. Many of the vital signs of quality (or lack thereof) can be obscured by the siren song of style: alluring upholstery, svelte arms, and come-hither cushions, all piled atop sexy bare, mid-century inspired legs I so adore.

A sofa is a big investment, an item we will no doubt have in our homes for at least 5 to 10 years, it behooves us to always buy the best quality we can afford.

• Frames should be made of kiln-dried hardwoods, with corners that are blocked, screwed, and glued.
• Springs should be connected to each other with eight ties and then tied to the frame and covered. This is known as eight-way-hand-tied spring construction.
• Run your hand across the back and make sure that it’s padded. A hollow back is a sign of poor construction.
• Cushions come in down-and-feather blends, foam, spring-down, and combinations of all of these. Each one has their pros and cons, but it’s really a matter of comfort. Sit down and see which you prefer. Keep in mind that down cushions will require frequent fluffing, while foam will spring back on its own.

Remember all of this information isn’t necessarily to be found on a website product description, or on the price tag in a show room. You will need to find a spec sheet or ask a salesman some very specific questions.

You will want to measure everything before you buy, and I mean everything.  Measure the doorways, staircases, elevator, and just about anything else you can think of. You will have wasted a lot of time, energy, and possibly money if you get it home and discover it doesn’t fit through the doorway.

Aside from color alone, make sure you put some thought into the fabric itself. A delicate silk or velvet won’t do if you have kids and pets roughhousing on the couch. If you’re the type to eat dinner while lounging on the chesterfield, a micro fiber will easily forgive spills.

The thoughts of sofas, and when and where we were going to purchase, ran heavily through my head as we wandered that Modernica sale last night. This morning as I opened my email I found several forwards from my wife form the Urban Outfitters website. I guess she was up in the wee hours investigating more furniture! We are so often on the same page, hahahaha. I was really excited to find how many beautiful pieces they had in our price range. These are our two favorites:

Night and Day Convertible Sofa (Toffee)

Stylish seating by night or by day. Mid-century inspired tweed sofa boasts structured lines and generous seating by day. By night, it converts to a comfortable bed. Clicks easily into three positions for sitting upright, lounging back or sleeping. Removable roll arm cushions; rich solid wood legs; clean and simple at the back.

Exclusive to Urban Outfitters. Only $588!

Solid Ash Bungalow Sofa 

We would be taking the decor in a slightly different direction if we chose this one. I’m comfortable with that however, something about this sofa grabs me. Clean, modern lines with a durable hardwood frame, constructed of solid ash. Inspired by a vintage thrift store find, the comfy seat and back are each just one big sectioned cushion - with removable covers for easy cleaning.

Exclusive to Urban Outfitters and on sale for $299 marked down from $575!

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I was combing the Target website today for various odds and ends that we need, but yet to acquire. I noticed a really good deal they are currently offering: 15% off of furniture collection pieces when you spend over $125. This is in addition to the free shipping you will receive for any order over $50! If you have checked Target as of late, you have to have noticed that they have some very nice sleek and stylish furniture as of late for some very low prices. A deal like this 15% off and free shipping totally pushes the bargains into the territory of “Wow, that’ really cool”.

I know, these Target coupons sound very interesting don’t they? Do you like the idea of new furnishings and want to take advantage of deals like these but maybe aren’t sure where to start? Maybe you have a small space and you aren’t sure how to maximize it’s potential? Believe me I feel you, and I have lived in small spaces more than once. All you have to do is think things through, a perhaps be a little creative.

Target coupon offers:

Save $5 Off Online Orders of $50 or more 

Save 15% Off Target Furniture 

Save 15% on Select Lawn & Garden merchandise

Save 15% Off on Patio Furniture 

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JCPenney is celebrating the opening of 22 New Stores! They are having a Grand Opening sale where you can save up to 30-50% on all items in their department and online store.

Use coupon code WPFS4LD during checkout to save up to 50% Off Biggest Home Sale of the year at JCPenney. I was looking through their assortment of merchandise and I think the comforter sets in particular are a great deal. The Lucente bedding set I have displayed has a texture-rich scroll jacquard pattern in serene shades of seaside blue and coffee bean. Check it out for yourself by clicking here!