The Family Communication Center by Sligh Furniture, a Michigan maker of mid-price to high-end furniture, is a fully loaded multitasker. Sligh first learned of the need for such a piece from decorators, says Bob Kreter, a company spokesman. “They heard their clients saying: ‘I walk in from a busy day, and I don’t know where to put all my stuff. It used to be keys and mail. But now it’s also laptops, phones and iPods. They all need to be plugged in and charged. Help.’ ’
—Jura Koncius / LAT-WP