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OFFICE INNOVATIONS Workspaces: A PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZER IS a master at creating moods and providing organizing solutions that help clients function more effectively in their every- day lives, both at home and in the office. A perfect balance is created between accessibility and lack of clutter within an environment that serves a purpose. Carolina Wurster, a professional stager and organizer, has taken her passion for orderly accord and made it into an art. "Like home staging, the art of office staging goes beyond decorating and cleaning. A space can be cleaned, declut- tered, painted and repaired, but still lack efficient flow and be short on interest that enhances a desired mood," says Wurster. The office should be a place that encourages work without distraction, where all the necessary tools are at arm's length. It inspires productivity, welcomes consultation and promotes intellectual exchange. Maximizing the amount of room, in terms of floor space, desk space and storage is essential for an area to be highly organized and functional. Adding a few small details can be all that's necessary to increase efficiency and set the mood for a well-designed office environment. Wurster makes the most of each client's current belongings, creating inviting spaces out of previously unusable areas. Tired or dull spaces are transformed into places to remember, while maintaining a high level of easy organization and optimizing the practical purpose. "In a single day, the dramatic trans- formation that can be accomplished is amazing, and maximizing what the client already owns is particularly sat- isfying," says Wurster. "Transforming furnishings and items the client already owns and displaying cherished posses- sions in ways that never occurred to them brings renewed interest, and old becomes new again. INSPIRING Tips From the Local Design Expert "The home office can be a unique challenge. It often serves dual pur- poses, which makes it even more susceptible to clutter. At home, there's the temptation to fill the room with items perceived as necessary when, in reality, the items are only used periodically. The key to success is to identify the absolute necessities for your workspace and have only those few items at arm's reach." As the wife of a physician, Wurster understands the importance of high- performance workspaces. She focuses on practical solutions and combines her eye for aesthetics with a clear insight on each client's workf low to increase the user-friendliness of each space. One simple solution to dramatically increase accessibility in the home office is the use of stackable transparent bins that can be sized to hold everything from paperclips and pencils to large office supplies. "It's most important to keep in mind that the workspace should be customized to specifically suit you," says Wurster. "It's not one size fits all." Carolina Wurster, a professional stager and organizer, is President and founder of Simple Organized Staging (S.O.S.). Visit her online at www.simpleorganizedstaging.com. ■ MDNEWS.COM ■ MD NEWS Mid Hudson | 15 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + +++ +++