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6 perspex frame designs for hair salons, barbers and nail boutiques

6 perspex frame designs for hair salons, barbers and nail boutiques

The article is used with permission from Simplified Building UK
https://simplifiedbuilding.co.uk/projects/perspex-screens-hair-salons-barbers

Over the past year, many businesses in New Zealand, including hair salons, barber shops, and nail boutiques, have gradually resumed operations. To guarantee everyone’s safety close-contact services such as hairdressers, barbers, and beauticians can utilise these physical barriers to safeguard their clients and employees from the spread of germs and the virus.

How do perspex screens work?

Perspex screens go by many names like cough guards, hygiene screens, sneeze guards, and more. But they all represent the same idea – creating a physical barrier between people to limit the exposure to germs and viruses.

In salons they can be used to partition sections of the shop floor and help maintain social distancing.

Here are a few areas you could use the cough guards for:

  • In waiting areas, to separate customers waiting at the same time
  • Reception areas and any counters in general
  • Between styling chairs or hairdresser sinks, to place a barrier between customers
  • On manicure tables, to separate the nail technician from the customer.

Cough screen designs for hair salons and barber shops

1.Freestanding partitioning screen

This design will help you minimise the interaction between customers who find themselves in the salon at the same time, either in the waiting areas or using the styling chair and sinks. Completely freestanding, the structure uses transparent plexiglass panels that will not obstruct any light coming into the area.

The separation screen can also be moved from one area to the other as it is not fixed to the floor.

Specs:

  • Height: 2m
  • Length: 2m
  • Depth: 0.6m

 

Parts you’ll need

  • Size 6 (33.7mm O/D) Galvanised Tube
  • 61-6 – Flange, 33.7mm O/D
  • M50-6 – Male Single Swivel Socket Member, 25mm
  • 21-6 – 90° Side Outlet Tee, 25mm
  • 15-6 – 90° Elbow, 25mm
  • M51-6 – Male Double Swivel Socket Member, 25mm

2. Freestanding barrier screen for the reception area 

This sneeze guard can be placed over the reception desk. The mid bar can be positioned either higher up or lower down the frame to accommodate the height of your counter.

Similar to our full height partitioning screen, this design can be moved around the salon as it does not require any fixing onto the ground.

Specs:

  • Height: 2m
  • Length: 3m
  • Depth: 1m

Parts you’ll need

  • Size 6 (33.7mm O/D) Galvanised Tube
  • 77-6 – Plastic Plug, 25mm
  • 75-6 – Collar, 25mm
  • M50-6 – Male Single Swivel Socket Member, 25mm
  • 15-6 – 90° Elbow, 25mm
  • 10-6 – Single Socket Tee, 25mm

3. Fixed countertop sneeze guards

Well suited for the reception area in any salon or barbershop, this sneeze guard fixes itself onto the surface using heavy duty flanges.

Kee Klamp Application

Specs:

  • Height: 1m

Parts you’ll need

  • Size 6 (33.7mm O/D) Galvanised Tube
  • 77-6 – Plastic Plug, 25mm
  • 61-6 – Flange, 33.7mm O/D
  • 75-6 – Collar, 25mm
  • M50-6 – Male Single Swivel Socket Member, 25mm

Cough screens for nail salons

4. Simple nail salon shield

This design uses two uprights and a transparent protective shield that has cut-outs for your hands. This is a fixed option that used flanges to attach to the surface.

Specs:

  • Height: 1m
  • Width: 0.8m

Parts you’ll need

  • Size 6 (33.7mm O/D) Galvanised Tube
  • M50-6 – Male Single Swivel Socket Member, 25mm
  • 61-6 – Flange, 33.7mm O/D 
  • 15-6 – Plastic Plug, 25mm
  • 77-6 – Plastic Plug, 25mm

5. Enclosed cough shield

For additional protection, this design uses uprights to spread the plexiglass screens to the sides as well.

Specs:

  • Height: 1m

Parts you’ll need

  • Size 6 (33.7mm O/D) Galvanised Tube
  • M50-6 – Male Single Swivel Socket Member, 25mm
  • M51-6 – Male Double Swivel Socket Member, 25mm
  • 77-6 – Plastic Plug, 25mm
  • 61-6 – Flange, 33.7mm O/D 
  • M52-6 – Male Corner Swivel Socket Member, 25mm

6. Nail salon safety divider – H frame

This divider design will help create a protective barrier between nail technicians and their customers, but also between customers who find themselves in the vicinity of others. The mid bar for this frame can be placed up or down the frame to suit the height of your tables or counter.

Specs:

  • Height: 2m
  • Length: 2m
  • Mid partition screen: 1.1m

Parts you’ll need

  • Size 6 (33.7mm O/D) Galvanised Tube
  • M51-6 – Male Double Swivel Socket Member, 25mm
  • M50-6 – Male Single Swivel Socket Member, 25mm
  • 10-6 – Single Socket Tee, 25mm
  • 21-6 – 90° Side Outlet Tee, 25mm
  • 15-6 – 90° Elbow, 25mm
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Custom clothing rails

Custom clothing rails

The article is used with permission from Simplified Building UK
https://simplifiedbuilding.co.uk/projects/custom-clothing-rails

When Laced up, an urban footwear and clothing store was looking for some custom rails to be placed in centre stage of the store, they decided that our Kee Klamp clothing rails fit the bill, with their modern décor and industrial look, the Kee Klamp clothing rails compliment the existing tables and racking while providing a functional yet stylish centrepiece.

Using a standard design of clothing rail, it was adapted slightly using an extra tee fitting and tube, a shelf was then added using 70’s.

The Beauty of using KeeKlamp fittings is its infinite versatility, existing structures can be added onto or redesigned to suit whatever design is required, its huge range has a fitting for nearly any function.

If you are interested in creating your own custom Clothing rail, contact us and see how we can help.

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Alternative Fittings Shelving Unit​

Alternative fittings shelving unit

The article is used with permission from Simplified Building UK
https://simplifiedbuilding.co.uk/projects/alternative-fittings-shelving-unit

This unit caught our attention recently: this simple design is very effective and the aged tube and fittings really stand out, so we took the challenge to come up with an idea for something similar.

Parts you’ll need

25-6 – Three Socket Tee, 25mm(1″)

61-6 – Flange, 33.7mm O/D

Tube (Size 6):

  • 14 tube sections of 300mm
  • 2 tube sections of 2.4m
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Kee Klamp Clothes Rail For Your Shop​

Kee Klamp clothes rail for your shop

The article is used with permission from Simplified Building UK
https://simplifiedbuilding.co.uk/projects/kee-klamp-clothes-rails-for-your-shop

Retail furniture comes in many shapes and sizes and can either complement your products or, if poorly chosen, completely work against your brand. You need to create a good balance between storing your merchandise efficiently, displaying it in an enticing way and leading shoppers around your store.

Types of clothes rails

1. Free standing garment rail

Free standing clothes rails are ideal for either wide space shops or pop-up stores where a display system needs to be quickly put together and taken apart. They are also suitable for spaces where walls cannot be used, such as some rented areas or exhibitions and fairs.

Examples:

Freestanding display clothing rail

Wide freestanding clothing rail

Kee Klamp clothes rails are easy to put together (you only need an Allen key) and can be reconfigured to fit any space.

Adding a set of casters to the rack will help you move it around the shop as needed.

More examples of freestanding clothing rails:

Simplest to put together: Free standing clothing rail (single)

Perfect for exhibitions or warehouses: Display clothing rail

Great for ‘that’ statement piece of clothing: A-frame clothing rail

2. Wall mounted clothing rails

If you struggle for space and can use the walls in your shop, choose a wall mounted display system. You can build a lot of storage space vertically, making sure that you use the available space in a smart way.

Examples of wall-mounted clothing rails:

Under shelf clothing rail

Wall mounted clothing rail

When fixing the clothing rail, make sure that the wall is strong enough to hold both the rail and your garments. A good solution would be a hybrid rail, which is fixed on both a wall and the floor.

Examples of wall & floor mounted rails:

Wall-mounted rails with arms
Wall to floor rails for long dresses

Wall to floor clothing rail system

To use the space around a radiator, build a handrail style clothing rail, just like Neo Concepts did for their range of children’s wear:

3. Clothing hooks

Clothing hooks are some of the simplest storage solutions to build and can be a great display system for your products. Use these throughout your store and in the changing rooms.

Use a piece of longer tube to display several T-shirts, or a shorter piece of tube for fewer garments.

Example:

To achieve a very laid back industrial look for your shop you can even build a butcher style clothes rack with hooks.

Heavy duty clothing rails

Made of galvanised steel, Kee Klamp clothing rails are industrial strength structures that will hold a lot of clothes without the slightest bend. Shop owners have used Kee Klamp structures to store and display all sort of items, from delicate clothing to heavy duty barrels and tyres.

Our Kee Klamp clothing rails can even hold the weight of a person doing pull-ups!

Sports Shops
Bridal Boutiques

Children’s Clothes Shops

Urban style stores
Pop-ups

Outlets

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Build your own coat hanger with a shelf – Step by step instructions

Build your own coat hanger with a shelf - Step by step instructions

The article is used with permission from Simplified Building UK
https://simplifiedbuilding.co.uk/projects/build-your-own-coat-hanger-with-a-shelf

A wall mounted coat rack is a great choice for any hallway. They are sturdy, easy to install and can hold a lot of garments. In this post, we want to show you how you can build an industrial style coat hanger that also features a shelf you can use for your hats. Let’s get started!

The following parts will help you build a wall-mounted rack with the following dimensions:

  • Width: 1 m
  • Height: 30 cm
  • Depth: 30 cm

IMPORTANT! Before you start building this structure, please make sure that your wall is strong enough to hold the coat rack. The rack is made of galvanised steel and is not the lightest clothing rack out there. Adding the shelf top, clothes and hats will increase its weight, so make sure that your wall can take all the weight.

Parts you’ll need

20-6 – Side Outlet Elbow, 25mm(1″)

61-6 – Flange, 33.7mm O/D

15-6 – 90° Elbow, 25mm(1″)

76-6 – Hook, 25mm(1″)

M50 -6 – Male Single Swivel Socket Member, 25mm (1″)

Tube (Size 6):

1 x 1m

6 x 30cm

Step 1: Slide the hooks onto the 1m tube

Take all 4 hooks (76-6) and slide them onto your 1 m pole. Make sure you leave enough space at each end of the pole for the 20-6 fittings (see Step 2).

Place the hooks at equal distance from each other.

 

Here’s what you need to build a similar structure:

Step 2: Attach the two outlet elbows to your 1m pole

Take 2 side outlet elbows (20-6) and attach them to each end of the tube.

Step 3: Connect 2 x 30 cm tube to the elbows

Take 2 x 30 cm tube and attach each of them to the 20-6 fittings.

Step 4: Add the uprights

Take 2 x 30 cm pieces of tube and attach each of them onto a 20-6 fitting, as shown below.

Step 5: Add the 90 degree elbows to the uprights

Take 2 x 90 degree elbows (15-6) and attach each of them to the 30 cm uprights.

Step 6: Build the shelf support

Take the 2 remaining 15 cm poles. Then take 4 x M50-6 and slide two of them on each pole, fixing them at an equal distance from each other.

The M50-6 fittings will act as a support for your chosen shelf top:

Step 7: Connect the shelf support to the rest of the structure

Attach the tube in Step 6 to the rest of the structure, by connecting it to the 90 degree elbows (15-6).

Your structure should now look something like this:

Step 8: Add the flanges

Add the 4 flanges (61-6) to each end of your structure. These will help you mount the rack to the wall.

Step 9: Add your preferred shelf top

Add your preferred shelf top. Wooden tops are a very popular choice:

Step 10: Fix the structure onto your wall

Fix the structure onto your wall using suitable fixings. You can find these in your local DIY store.

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10 DIY dining tables to build with fittings

10 DIY dining tables to build with fittings

The article is used with permission from Simplified Building UK
https://simplifiedbuilding.co.uk/projects/10-diy-dining-tables-to-build-with-tube-and-fittings

If you want to build your dining table, why not go for Kee Klamp fittings?
Here are 10 ideas for industrial dining tables that may inspire you to make one for your home.

1. Rustic dining table

This dining table features a reclaimed wood custom top and a Kee Klamp frame which was painted black to match the décor of the room. The Standard Table Frame was set on braked castors to allow the structure to be easily moved around.

2. Quartz top family table

Kee Klamp fittings can be integrated within an elegant setting: just take example from this family who paired the galvanised steel table frame with a quartz top. This specific table top needed a strong frame to hold the weight of the top.

3. 3m long dining table

This long dining table can easily sit 10 people and would be perfect for large families or entertaining guests.

4.Reclaimed wood dining table

Kai built this rustic dining table using Kee Klamp and added a reclaimed wood tabletop. He found it very easy to put together and is very happy with how it turned out.

5. Merging tables

Ryan built two smaller tables and added two similar tabletops to the frames. The idea was to either use the smaller tables separately (for children’s homework for example) or merge them to create a family-sized dining table when needed.

6. Easy DIY dining table

Dan built this industrial dining table using Kee Klamp and reclaimed wood. The two metal sides give this table a unique look. He paired it with a set of colourful chairs for a modern twist.

7. Kitchen island and dinner table

Customer name Eric built this large kitchen work table using aluminium fittings. This table is light and durable and can be used as a kitchen island or a dinner table.

8. A cool dining area

Jeff built this kitchen table to serve as a food prep area and as a dining table too. Paired with the colourful stools, this makes for a cool area to entertain friends and family. 

9. A sturdy dining table frame

Michael has added a custom table top to this rolling table frame; this would give the structure a rustic appeal. Because of the table weight, Michael decided to add castors and make it easier to move around. This table would easily sit 10 people.

10. Outdoor dining

Why not dine outside? This table was built to be used both indoors and outdoors. Galvanised steel is corrosion resistant and can be left outside permanently. This material is even used to build very sturdy roof barriers and will withstand harsh weather.

Pair it with a sleek, shiny table top to obtain a modern, sophisticated look. Add castors to easily move it from the inside to the outside.

Why Kee Klamp?

Resistant – Kee Klamp fittings are hot dipped galvanised and incredibly resistant to rust, so you can safely use them for outdoor structures. Customers have used these to build handrails on docks for example.

No welding – Kee Klamp fittings do not require any welding, which means that they can be used by anyone, including domestic customers, for a variety of projects. All you need is an allen key!

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10 easy outdoor handrails you can build yourself

10 easy outdoor handrails you can build yourself

The article is used with permission from Simplified Building UK
https://simplifiedbuilding.co.uk/projects/10-easy-outdoor-handrails-that-you-can-build-yourself

Kee Klamp fittings are great for building sturdy structures that will stand the test of time. We’ve shown you how you can use these to construct furniture, greenhouses and plenty of other unusual structures; today, we will go through some examples of outdoor handrails that our customers have built for their homes or gardens.

1. Outdoor stair railing

These two handrails were installed by Bruce on the main entry stairs. Bruce painted them black so that they match the colour scheme of his house.

2. Metal handrail with curves

This handrail was constructed without the need to bend the metal tube. David used Obtuse Angle Elbows (55 type fittings) to create the curves in this handrail.


If you are looking for a similar outdoor handrail system, you will need the following fittings:

61-7 – Flange, 42.4mm O/D

62-7 – Standard Railing Flange, 32mm (1-1/4″)

10-7 – Single Socket Tee, 32mm

15-7 – 9o°Elbow, 32mm

55 -7 – Obtuse Angle Elbow, 32mm (1-1/4″)

3. Handrail for your roof terrace

Mark decided to use Kee Klamp and tube to create this sturdy handrail for his roof terrace. This now provides an increased level of safety to the terrace, making it a perfect place to spend time with family and friends.

To make it extra safe, you can add infill panels to prevent children from climbing on the handrail.

 

Here’s what you need to build a similar structure:

62-7 – Standard Railing Flange, 32mm (1-1/4″)

20-7 – Side Outlet Elbow, 32mm (1-1/4)

10-7 – Single Socket Tee, 32mm

21-7 – 9o° Side Outlet Tee, 32mm (1-1/4″)

4. Pool area stair handrail

One of the customers used Kee Klamp to create a handrail for the pool area. The handrail will provide a good level of safety on a slippery surface such as this one.

Here are Kee Klamp fittings you will need to build a similar handrail:

62-7 – Standard Railing Flange, 32mm (1-1/4″)

29-7 – 3o° to 6o° Single Socket Tee, 32mm (1-1/4″)

5. Handrail attached to a stone wall

Bob was looking for a cheap handrail option that would suit the winding stairs in his garden and the stone wall that surrounds these.

Adding railing to a stone wall can be difficult, but the key is to use the right anchors. Options include concrete screws, expanding anchors and sleeve anchors

(images from: Lizhan Hardware, Masonry Magazine and Scrooz)

6. Balcony handrail with glass panel inserts

Build a sturdy handrail for your balcony and use glass panel inserts; this will maximise a beautiful view. Although harder to clean, the glass inserts will give your balcony a modern, elegant look.

Here’s what one of the customers has built using Kee Klamp fittings:

He used P50 fittings to attach the glass panels to the structure.

7. Outdoor handrail system that is mounted to the ground and one wall

This handrail was built by Jacob and it is fixed on both the ground and one wall of the house.

Here are Kee Klamp fittings you would need to build a similar handrail:

62-7 – Standard Railing Flange, 32mm (1-1/4″)

C58-7 – Swivel Flange, 32mm (1-1/4″)

C50-77 – Single Swivel Socket, 32mm (1-1/4″)

8. Bespoke metal handrail for stairs and porch

David needed a custom solution to cover the front stairs and the porch of his home. He did not want to sacrifice style, so he painted the galvanised fittings and tubes with textured brown paint.

9. Stair handrail for a house with a beach view

Patrick’s house has a view of Lake Michigan in the US and access to the beach. However, the stairs leading to the beach needed a sturdy handrail that was easy to install and would be super durable.

Patrick’s house has a view of Lake Michigan in the US and access to the beach. However, the stairs leading to the beach needed a sturdy handrail that was easy to install and would be super durable.

Here’s what he used:

62-7 – Standard Railing Flange, 32mm (1-1/4″)

84-7 – Malleable Plug, 32mm (1-1/4″)

C50-77 – Single Swivel Socket, 32mm (1-1/4″)

10. Outdoor handrails for the elderly

Mike needed a handrail for his mother’s front steps. He wanted to encourage her to move around more and go out of the house, but his mother found it difficult to navigate steps in general.

Why Kee Klamp?

Resistant – Kee Klamp fittings are hot dipped galvanised and incredibly resistant to rust, so you can safely use them for outdoor structures. Customers have used these to build handrails on docks for example.

No welding – Kee Klamp fittings do not require any welding, which means that they can be used by anyone, including domestic customers, for a variety of projects. All you need is an allen key!

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Greenhouse staging for any kind of space

Greenhouse staging for any kind of space

The article is used with permission from Simplified Building UK
https://simplifiedbuilding.co.uk/projects/diy-greenhouse-staging-made-of-steel

Whether you’re a keen gardener or you’re just starting out, you might be thinking of building the perfect staging for your greenhouse. Shelves, benches and tables for greenhouses can sometimes be hard to source, especially when you are working with awkward or small spaces. If this is the case, then going bespoke will probably be the only option.

In this article, we show you how Steve from Warwick built his own greenhouse multi-tiered units using Kee Klamp, tube and scaffolding planks.

Why Kee Klamp for a greenhouse?

  • It’s resistant to rust and damp
  • Its industrial-strength means that it will hold very big weights
  • It’s modular, easy to put together and dismantle
  • Can be used in just about any configuration
  • It’s made of galvanised steel, a no-fuss material that is easy to maintain and clean should you need to.

Greenhouse shelving to suit any space

Steve used size 6 Kee Klamp fittings and tube to build a multi-tiered unit for his small greenhouse in Warwick. He needed to maximise all the space he had available.

Steve used M50 fittings to support the shelves; using these will give your structure a recessed look.

Kee Klamp fittings you can use

10-7 – Single Socket Tee, 32mm

15-7 – 9o°Elbow, 32mm

20-7 – Side Outlet Elbow, 32mm

21 -7 – 90° Side Outlet Tee, 32mm

84-7 – Malleable Plug, 32mm

25-7 – Three Socket Tee, 32mm

M50-7 – Male Socket Swivel Member, 32mm

61-7 – Flange, 42.4mm O/D

M51-7 – Male Double Swivel Socket Member, 32mm

Here is what Steve had to say about his project:

“The standard shelving kits you buy from a garden centre never fit properly into the space you have, hold a minimal amount of weight as they tend to be plastic and waste space; so Kee Klamp offered the best solution as I designed it to use all of the space available. Some minor modifications were made with the tube which required a basic hacksaw and that was it. My children have even sat on the shelves which demonstrates its stability and clearly shows the strength of the shelving”.

Where to start

Start by measuring the space you’ve got available and come up with a suitable structure. Once you’ve got a sketch of the structure (together with the dimensions) you can either start putting together a list of the fittings and tube you require or you can send the sketch to us for a quote.

You will find that working with Kee Klamp is super easy – all you need to put the system together is an Allen key! You don’t need any welding or specialist tools to work with the system.

Can Kee Klamp be used outdoors?

Yes! Galvanised steel fittings and tubes are perfect for building any kind of structure for your garden: tables, benches, awnings and more.

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Sit / stand desk frames for an open office

Sit / stand desk frames for an open office

The article is used with permission from Simplified Building UK
https://simplifiedbuilding.co.uk/projects/sit-stand-desk-frames-for-an-open-office

Design company Grain & Mortar were looking to outfit their studio with new custom desks that would match the industrial space they had available. The company wanted to use the desks both while sitting and standing, therefore decided to go for a high-rise aluminium frame which they combined with wooden sections constructed by a local woodworker.

These table frames use Kee Lite aluminium fittings and tube that can be put together in less than 30 minutes with just an impact driver. The frames are lightweight, have an industrial feel but give a more polished look than our galvanised steel desk frames.

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Kristin from Grain & Mortar had this to say about the desks they built:

If you are short on space, then this simple desk could be the right choice for you. You can build a similar desk using just some tube, fittings and a table top that you can source from your local wood recycling centre.

Tube and fittings are versatile and DIY-friendly systems that will help you build a desk for any area in the house, even if that area is under your staircase.

The table frames used have a similar design to our Rugged table frame (which is made of galvanised steel).

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5 home office desks that will make you want to work from home forever

5 home office desks that will make you want to work from home forever

Being able to create a comfortable home office is an excellent benefit of remote work. You can set up your home office and make it whatever you want. 

With work from home being so common nowadays, we thought you’d enjoy this post just as much as we did researching it.

The article is used with permission from Simplified Building UK
https://simplifiedbuilding.co.uk/5-home-office-desks-that-will-make-you-want-to-work-from-home-forever

2 in 1 desk and storage system

Marlee confessed that she now loves working at her new desk every day. This unit was built by her husband using tube and fittings and it provides both a good-sized area for her laptop and files, as well as plenty of storage space to help her keep organised.

Office space under the stairs

(Image: myinteriordesign)

If you are short on space, then this simple desk could be the right choice for you. You can build a similar desk using just some tube, fittings and a table top that you can source from your local wood recycling centre.

Tube and fittings are versatile and DIY-friendly systems that will help you build a desk for any area in the house, even if that area is under your staircase.

Chipboard crafts desk

(image: ministryofdeco)

Combine an unpretentious table top with tube or pipe to recreate this vintage, functional crafts desk. Paint the pipe and fittings black to give it more character.

Elegant double desk

(image: atlantahomesmag)

A while ago, Atlanta Homes featured this office space created by designer Jimmy Stanton for a country residence. Jimmy’s purpose was to make it look “traditional without being stuffy”. The bespoke desk allows plenty of room for two people to use it at the same time.

Neutral décor for an elegant home office desk

(image: fridleyhomes_design)

Jayme used pipe and a carved wooden table top to create an elegant office space for her home. She kept the entire colour scheme neutral and the result was this calming area that was widely praised among her friends.

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