It’s that time of the year again; time to write down your resolutions for the New Year.

You probably have more zeal to follow through on these resolutions than last year’s. After all, if you’d followed through on last year’s resolutions, think about where you’d be at now!

We at eofficedirect.com want to help you. Below we have listed some of the most common resolutions, and how we can help you if, heaven forbid, they fall through.

1. Lose Weight

Besides being one of the most common resolutions, losing weight is also one of the hardest ones to follow through on. So why bother? Gyms are so expensive. Why not just adjust your surroundings so you don’t notice the extra pounds? More...

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You have a LOT of files to store

If you work in a doctor’s office or another type of office, wherein having access to all of your files—both old and new—is imperative, HON lateral filing cabinets are extremely useful. This is because a lateral filing cabinet can hold a great deal more than a vertical filing cabinet. More files per drawer can go into lateral filing, so you can keep all of your archives on hand when necessary. Also, they tend to be more stable in terms of weight distribution, which means that lateral filing systems are less likely to fall over. Lateral filing lets you store about the same amount of files in each drawer, which creates balance and a stable unit.

You need quick, easy access to your files

This is part four of our post Office Furniture for a Changing Workplace.  In this part, we'll discuss storage solutions to help you choose the best options for your office.

File Cabinets
There are two main types of file cabinets used in offices today - vertical files and lateral file cabinets. 

Vertical Files
The first is the traditional vertical file cabinet that everyone is familiar with.  It is designed to minimize the amount of floor space required for your filing cabinet when you have a limited amount of filing to do.  They are either letter or legal size depending on the type of documents you wish to file and vary in depths from 25" to 28 1/2" deep.  They are available with 2 to 5 drawers per cabinet.

Lateral Files
The second is the lateral file cabinet that is appearing in more offices every day.  It is designed to maximize the amount of file storage that you have available.  They are designed to hold any combination of either letter or legal size files in each drawer and are generally 19 1/4" deep.  They are available with 2 to 5 drawers per cabinet and in 30", 36" and 42" widths.

Mobile Pedestal Files
A mobile file cabinet generally has two drawers, with some offering three drawers and are designed to fit under most desks and worksurfaces. It allows you to wheel it with ease which is a great feature since you don't have to worry about carrying a heavy piece of furniture should it need to be moved. Mobile file cabinets also feature a locking mechanism.

Bookcases
A stylish way to display your books is through the use of a bookshelf. Bookshelves are available in different heights, sizes and finishes. Some come with 5 adjustable shelves while others have two, three, or four shelves.

You can find bookshelves that have glass doors that can be opened and closed. This is a great feature since it helps protect the books and minimizes the amount of dust that can accumulate.

Lastly, you can find bookshelves that come in three compartments with the center unit having two doors on the bottom. This is ideal for large walls and in a situation where storage is greatly needed.

Communication and networking are rapidly becoming the main activity in many offices. Office furniture is evolving as a response to this change. Office furniture should be comfortable and flexible so that office layouts can accommodate your organization's growth and change. User comfort and adjustability are also important factors in all furniture design to help ensure employee health and productivity.

Because people spend more of their time at the office than home, decorating it effectively is paramount. If you want to make your office look beautiful and make effective use of the space, you need to come up with new and creative commercial office decorating ideas. Before you begin, make sure you remember the total area of the office space available.

The available selection of office furniture is huge and selecting the right pieces can be overwhelming, but your effort can be rewarded with increased productivity and comfort in your work.

Office furniture can be found in a wide variety of materials, colors, styles, shapes and sizes. Here are a few tips to help get you started with your selections.

Types of Office Furniture
There are three main categories of office furniture:

• Work Surfaces
• Office Seating
• Office Storage

Here is a basic explanation of the different areas.  Over the next few days, we'll detail each area. More...

When you're looking to organize your office space, one of the biggest decisions to make is what type of filing cabinets you want to use.  There are three types of cabinets available to choose from: Lateral files, Vertical files and Pedestal Files.  Each of these has its advantages.

Lateral Files
Lateral file cabinets are the most efficient use of your filing space.  Because they are available from 30" wide to 42" wide, they can fit into a variety of available office spaces, while offering from 2 to 5 drawers worth of storage.  They are able to store either letter size or legal size files or both in a drawer depending on the way you wish to set them up.  Doing letter size filing in a 30" or 42" wide using cross rails lets you file from front to back and increases the amount of files that you can get in each drawer dramatically.

Vertical Files
Vertical file cabinets are a great filing solution when your available floor space is limited.  Because they are all designed to file from front to back, there are separate file cabinets for letter and for legal size files. It's critical that you order the right cabinet.  They're available in different depths and from 2 to 5 drawers high to meet your filing needs.

Pedestal Files
Pedestal files are designed to fit under your desk surface for additional storage space without taking up more floor space in your office. They are available in a variety of drawer configurations to serve you best. Most models are available with two file drawers, or with two "box" storage drawers and a file drawer.  In some cases they are available with pencil drawers as well.  They are available in several depths to ensure that they can fit under nearly any desk.