> There are a lot of people out there who charge a lot of money for this
> but I am going to break it down for you and tell you why you should
> consider where you live right now. Most people who consider themselves
> experts in FengShue don't even know about this.
>
> My play on the words for interior decoration and ergonomic harmony is
> meant to be a joke. But there is no joke about keeping where you spend
> a lot of time a most harmonious, healing, and restful place. These are
> a few things you may not have thought of when buying things for your
> living space.
>
> Ergonomics
> When you sit down you should always consider keeping your back and your
> neck as straight as possible. This means keeping your monitor at eye
> level and your keyboard at elbow level.
> Since I sit on a sofa-bed I have chosen
> a three drawer bedside chest (color: dark-brown finish)
> on that a black silverstone desktop case
> on that rests the 20 inch flat-screen monitor that I can see at eye
> level.
> for my hands an infrared keyboard and trackball resting on a
> lap-desk
> purchase a battery recharger with batteries if you go with this
> infrared solution
>
> Living Space
> If you live in a small place don't clutter things up. Every item in
> your place should serve multiple
> functions.
> The three drawer bedside chest is not only my computer and monitor
> stand it also houses my underwear, socks, and personal effects.
>
> Matching Color and Style
> The color of the wood of your furniture should match. (metal furniture
> is too ugly for me)
> For this reason the wood frames for my pictures and diplomas are all
> dark-brown finish.
> The color of the fabric in your space should match. (I have chosen
> Chenille Wine - It is microfiber suede-like so it is very soft and also
> washable)
> I have an Adonis Queen-size Venice hardwood futon sofa bed so the
> duvet is something I can wash and match with curtains, ties, and
> valences.
> Why match? Because too many colors that don't match well create a sense
> of subconscious chaos. You don't need that after a challenging day.
>
> Comfort
> The futon mattress where I sit at the computer and sleep is an Adonis
> Dream-Cloud comfortable thing to rest on. Perhaps the most comfortable
> cushion in the world.
>
> Keep it Clean
> Mites, dirt, and other things get into fabric, on furniture and in
> mattresses.
> I have a spill tight slip cover on the futon so I can eat food and
> drink on the sofa-bed. The duvet cover can be removed and washed, so I
> don't care if you spill beer on it. One thing I learned early on is
> that a cheap futon gripper pad placed under the futon and over the
> futon frame is a good solution to keep the mattress from slipping down
> and looking ugly.
>
> Control Temperature and Light
> I have two Bellacor black floor lamps with a remote controlled dimmer.
> The bulbs are full-spectrum lights good for the two rubber plants which
> aid in air quality.
> I suggest a portable air conditioner with a hose and a bucket.
> 10,000btu's should be enough to regulate the environment of your main
> room. The air conditioner should have a heater, cooler, with
> dehumidifying and humidifying capability. The filters should be easy to
> clean and hopefully not needing replacements often. A good regulator
> also has a good temperature reader. Clean the filters as directed by
> the manufacturer and empty the water bucket every day.
>
> Other Tips
> Glass furniture is never a good idea.
> Furniture with round edges are preferred as they are children and drunk
> person safe.
> Dust and vacuum once a week.
>
> Popular Topics
> A lot of people want to know about remote computing. An I-Pod with a
> speaker doc? No. Settle for an off line Palm Lifedrive PDA with a USB
> connection to your PC running Palm OS. It has 4GB of storage. Enough
> for one day of media viewing which is about the extent of its battery
> life.
>
> Use your cellphone for text messaging and calls. An alarm is a good
> function as well.
>
> Other Items for your Place
> bidet - Yeah, most people in the West don't even know what one is.
> vacuum cleaner bag-less (Dirt devil is a good brand)
> feather duster
> garbage disposal
> garbage can
> dishwasher
> clothing washer/dryer
> water filter pitcher
> A coffee (dark-brown wood) table with floor cushions for dinner and
> paperwork.
>
> Websites
> http://www.engadget.com/
> I look at this one all the time.
> I want one of those truly universal remotes for those lights and the
> air conditioner.
>
> Motion detector web-cams with new motion software that focuses on parts
> of the video clips detecting motion. You might be able to see who has
> been at your computer while you were out!
>
> And how about a humanoid robot toy that actually serves drinks and
> loads and unloads dishes and clothes!