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Updating  commercial office interiors , moving to a new building or expanding your company usually means one thing – dealing with used office furniture. Sometimes this is more of a challenge than expected, as simply throwing them in the landfill may seem easy, but in reality, is the least profitable and most environmentally-friendly option. Here are some ideas on how to make this process easier, more profitable and more eco-friendly. Recycle, Upcycle and Go Green  Because going Green is such an important focus for many companies, corporate office furniture specialists are offering services to help you  remove office surplus  in a way that gets used furniture off your hands but doesn’t simply bin it. In fact, these services often specialize in upcycling – the process whereby old furniture is broken down and re-designed into new, useful items that can then benefit modern offices and be put to use once more in the workplace environment. Upcycling can take ...

Every business, no matter the industry, needs a  conference table . These pieces of furniture create a central hub in your workplace that facilitates meetings, brainstorming sessions, formal client meetings, employee interviews and much more, so it makes sense that a lot of consideration needs to go into choosing the right one. Here are some tips from our contemporary office furniture team. The Best Shape Conference Room Table for your Space  The right shape conference table is more than just a design choice – it changes how flexible and easy the table is to use. Round tables are the most flexible as it is easy to add or remove chairs without making the table too cramped or widely spaced, as no one gets stuck on a corner. This is also the best shape for smaller meeting rooms or tight spaces. Square tables work best in smaller spaces too, and provide a larger workspace than round tables. Square tables can also be joined together easily to expand the table surface. Thi...

It’s no secret that first impressions count, and for your clients, your office design and interior has a lot to say. Just think about what Google’s new, innovative Mountain View office design says about their commitment to their employees, clients and community? Or what Apple’s space-age office space says about their commitment to cutting-edge technology and pushing the limits of what’s possible? Now look at your office space and think about what it says about your business. The Office Culture and Perception of Success  The culture of your company is simply the personality of your business – it’s character, values, traditions and behaviors. Essentially, your office space should say something about what your company values and what you do – collaboration and creativity, technical and individual work, private client work, etc. More creative businesses often reflect this in open, flexible workspaces with funky and unusual décor, while more corporate businesses – for example, l...

Google has come a long way since the two founders sat working in their friend’s Menlo Park garage in 1997, and the new office campus in Mountain View – nicknamed the Googleplex – perfectly illustrates this journey. A marriage of architectural design and billion-dollar business set for completion in 2019, the latest plans for this campus are the epitome of modern office design ideas. Futuristic Canopy Roof Design Set in Charleston East, and the first offices that the company has built from the ground up, this futuristic office design is focused around a massive 595,000 square foot, 2-storey building covered with a massive, petal-like tent roof. Not just simply an eye-catching statement, this canopy has been expertly designed to regulate climate and air quality within the building, as well as minimize noise. Integration of Wildlife, Nature and Low-Impact Living Another impressive feature of the campus is the priority placed on natural integration with California’s flora and fau...