| Even more so. To that end, DirectBuy, the leading | | | | convenient locations in Canada, DirectBuy offers |
| members-only showroom and home design centers in | | | | consumers a comfortable, country-club setting, |
| Canada, offers some helpful tips on setting up your | | | | where they finally have the financial control of buying |
| home office. | | | | direct. |
| For starters, DirectBuy recommends drawing a floor | | | | For more information on DirectBuy, you can visit or |
| plan of the room or area where your home office will | | | | About DirectBuy |
| be. Your floor plan should include markings of where | | | | Since 1971, DirectBuy has helped hundreds of |
| the electrical outlets are and accurate measurements | | | | thousands of families enjoy a better quality of life, |
| of the heights of the windows, doorways and any | | | | enabling them to buy directly from more than 500 |
| closet space to give you additional design options. | | | | manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. Buying |
| "If you're going to be spending significant time in your | | | | direct makes members' hard-earned money to go |
| home office, from eight to 20 hours a week or | | | | much further, while having the selection and choice |
| more, you're going to want a space that's a little | | | | not available at any retail store. With access to |
| more comfortable, functional and aesthetically | | | | confidential prices, local suppliers, and unparalleled |
| pleasing than the spare room or corner of a room | | | | selection, DirectBuy helps make members' dream |
| that's passed for a home office in years past," said | | | | projects a reality. It's a comfortable, country-club |
| Peter Ruetz, co-owner of DirectBuy of Greater | | | | setting, where you finally have the financial control of |
| Vancouver. "Many of our members work with our | | | | buying direct. The 23 showrooms serving seven |
| designers to create not just a comfortable | | | | provinces in Canada are part of more than 150 |
| workspace for one or members of the household, | | | | franchise locations throughout North America. |
| but also a room you'll want to show off to guests." | | | | Locations of DirectBuy by province are: |
| Some of the things you may want to consider in | | | | Alberta: |
| planning your office space: | | | | DirectBuy of Calgary Unit 17 3900 106th Ave. SE, |
| ? Ergonomic chairs, desks, and other office pieces. | | | | Calgary, 403-543-1620 |
| ? Lower shelves so you can reach for books, folders | | | | DirectBuy of Edmonton, 10427 174 St. NW, |
| and other items without strain. | | | | Edmonton, 780-413-8242 |
| ? Lighting under workspace shelves to make it easier | | | | British Columbia: |
| to read. | | | | DirectBuy of Greater Vancouver, 91 Golden Drive |
| ? A mount or platform for your computer monitor so | | | | Unit #1, Coquitlam, 604-552-5252 |
| you can look at the screen without tilting your head | | | | DirectBuy of Vancouver, 2659 Lillooet St., Vancouver, |
| up or down. | | | | 604-251-5822 |
| ? Neutral soothing colors for your walls like teal blues, | | | | DirectBuy of Central Okanagan, #5 2260 Hunter Rd, |
| soft cool grays and warm Tuscan colors to create | | | | Kelowna, 250-763-4130 |
| the work atmosphere you're looking for. | | | | DirectBuy of Greater Victoria, 350B Bay Street, |
| ? How much natural light does the room get and how | | | | Victoria, 250-412-0238 |
| much do you want? Do you prefer curtains to blinds? | | | | Manitoba: |
| There are a wide range of innovative blinds, sheers, | | | | DirectBuy of Winnipeg, 180-117 King Edward Street |
| louvers and shutters to achieve the look you want. | | | | East, Winnipeg, 204-925-4190 |
| ? The depth of the pieces you're putting in your | | | | New Brunswick: |
| office. There's nothing worse than trying to add a | | | | DirectBuy of New Brunswick, 950 Mountain Road, |
| desk to spot that fits length- and width-wise but | | | | Moncton, 506-384-3009 |
| leaves no room for the chair. | | | | Nova Scotia: |
| ? Installing additional outlets to give you more layout | | | | DirectBuy of Halifax, 60 Williams Avenue, Dartmouth, |
| and design options. | | | | 902-446-4355 |
| ? Avoiding wall-to-wall carpeting if possible; offices | | | | Ontario: |
| are high traffic areas and wear will show on your | | | | DirectBuy of Toronto Northwest, 2500 Williams |
| rugs the more time you work at home. Use carpet | | | | Parkway E Unit 37, Brampton, 905-793-0639 |
| tiles for the areas you want carpeting, so that you | | | | DirectBuy of Ottawa, 1392 Cyrville Road, Ottawa, |
| can replace them if they fade or show stains, and | | | | 613-749-2700 |
| use hardwood or ceramic tile for the rest of the | | | | DirectBuy of London, 4093 Meadowbrook Dr. Unit |
| space. | | | | 108, London, 519-652-0552 |
| DirectBuy carries a large selection of brand-name | | | | DirectBuy of Toronto North, 205 Torbay Road, Unit |
| office furniture at wholesale prices direct from the | | | | #2, Markham, 905-948-1911 |
| manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. In | | | | DirectBuy of Mississauga, 4120 Ridgeway Drive Unit |
| addition, DirectBuy also employs product specialists | | | | 26, Mississauga, 905-608-9244 |
| and designers who can help members create the | | | | DirectBuy of Kingston, 1121 John Counter Blvd, |
| home office that works best for their individual | | | | Kingston, 613-545-1200 |
| needs and for family members if it's a shared | | | | DirectBuy of Toronto East, 1735 Bayly Unit 17, |
| workspace. | | | | Pickering, 905-839-7747 |
| Since 1971, DirectBuy has helped consumers enjoy | | | | DirectBuy of Hamilton - Niagara, 589 Barton St, Suite |
| enormous savings on home furnishings, home | | | | 102, Stoney Creek, 905-643-8271 |
| improvement items, entertainment and outdoor | | | | DirectBuy of Toronto Downtown, 20 Banigan Drive, |
| products, and accessories, by providing an avenue to | | | | Toronto, 416-467-0078 |
| purchase directly from the manufacturer. With 23 | | | | DirectBuy of Waterloo, 755 Bridge St. Ste. |