Cold. Brusque. Feelingless. Do these three words apply to your office? If your answer is yes, it is about time that you implement some changes to your work place. This page will help you get started on how you can make your work place a homier and warmer space for you, your bosses and your colleagues. Read on to find out what kinds of office furniture you should be looking for.

1. Replace your glass centerpiece with a wooden coffee table.

Glass is cold. Get a wooden coffee table to put your company guests at ease in the receiving area. Nicely varnished wood with a rich reddish or golden brown finish exudes homey warmth that is guaranteed to keep your waiting visitors' temper at bay even amidst a long wait. Do not just settle for any nice-looking wooden piece, however. Make sure that the wood is termite-free and durable.

For hard wooden pieces, check if the furniture is kiln dried. Because moisture has already been sucked out during processing, kiln-dried coffee tables are more resistant to temperature changes – that is, the wood will not expand, contract, crack or warp as a response to varying humidity levels.

2. Hang curtains over your office blinds.

Office blinds are characteristic of corporate offices. To make your windows less imposing and more stylish, hang curtains over the office blinds but leave the curtains open and tie them with decorative tassels. In this way, you can add visual interest to your windows without reducing the functionality of the blinds.

Choosing the print and design of the curtains can be a source of joy if you need a break from your usual paperwork. For a country atmosphere, get checkered or plaid prints. For a feminine ambience, get florals. For a kid-friendly feel, select bright colors and geometric shapes. You may also want to just stick to plain colors: royal red, soothing blue and joyful yellow.

3. Get cushions for the seats.

Soft chairs are not only inviting, they can keep your customers glued in your office while they wait to transact business with you. In the receiving area, use sofa sets that can seat four or five people, instead of just individual chairs. The share-a-set arrangement encourages informal interactions among company visitors and helps them feel right at home in the office. The arrangement also allows you to stretch your budget and maximize the use of your limited office space.

Provide sturdy and homey cushions as well for yourself and for your co-employees. Above every one else, you and your co-employees will need the cushions most. In many cases, the comfort you enjoy in your workspace can have a significant bearing on your mood and on your productivity.

Whenever you are in the mood for doing some improvements to your work space, keep these three suggestions in mind: Replace glass with wood; accessorize blinds with curtains; install cushions on the seats. You are definitely on the right track to making your office a homier place to work in.